Descriptions and drawings, by David Donald, a mechanic from Glasgow, of machinery in Holland, France, and Belgium., 18th century.
File
Identifier: MS.2147
Scope and Contents
Included is a letter of David Donald to his patron, Lord Sinclair, copied by a contemporary from the originals in Lord Sinclair's possession, and preceded by an account, by the copyist, of Donald's career. At the end are some descriptions of machines in Great Britain.
Dates
- Creation: 18th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
74 Leaves ; Quarto.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
vi + 68 folios.
Custodial History
The manuscript was presented to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland by Edward Sang, Edinburgh, in 1884 (see his letter, folio v).
Repository Details
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National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk