Commonplace book of Anne Fergusson of miscellaneous verse of Anne Fergusson and others., 1824-1835, undated.
Scope and Contents
Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson (1800-1849), was the eldest son of Sir James Fergusson, 4th Baronet of Kilkerran, and Jean, second daughter of Lord Hailes. He inherited Newhailes in 1838 on the death of his aunt, Christian Dalrymple, when he assumed the additional surname of Dalrymple. Sir Charles was admitted Advocate in 1822, and in 1829 married Helen, daughter of David Boyle of Shewalton, Lord President of the Court of Session.
Dates
- Creation: 1824-1835, undated.
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Extent
77 Leaves
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: Undetermined
Arrangement
ii folios + 143 pages + 3 inverted folios.
Other Finding Aids
The commonplace book contains an index of first lines at the back.
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Repository Details
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