Statement by James Browne, advocate, and editor of the 'Caledonian Mercury', containing an account of conversations and copies of letters between himself and Robert Blackie., 1829.
File
Identifier: MS.6290, folios 158-172
Scope and Contents
The manuscript concerns an article in the ‘Caledonian Mercury’ questioning the authenticity of a snuff-box presented by Mr Blackie to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland as having belonged to Robert Burns.
Dates
- Creation: 1829.
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
15 Leaves
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1954.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk