Collection of prayers and meditations, compiled at least in part by Janet, wife of William MacGregor of Balhaldie., 1743-1783, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.3197
Scope and Contents
Janet MacGregor gave the collection to her infant son Alexander (afterwards Chief) and died shortly after his birth. Her maiden name, Janet Oliphant, with the date 1743, is written inside the front cover; there are notes by Alexander on folios 1, 53 verso (one dated 1783).
A paper embroidered with the figure of the Paschal Lamb, found in the book, has been pasted in (folio 54).
Dates
- Creation: 1743-1783, undated.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
54 Leaves ; Octavo.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
54 folios.
Physical Description
Home-made contemporary binding.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk