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Transcripts of letters addressed by Henry Mackenzie to his cousin Miss (afterwards Mrs) Elizabeth Rose of Kilravock, including a few addressed to other members of the family., 1769-1815.

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Identifier: MS.647

Scope and Contents

The letters (109 in total) discuss events and literature, mainly of the eighteenth century. The originals are apparently lost.

Dates

  • Creation: 1769-1815.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

146 Leaves ; Quarto.

Language of Materials

From the Series: Undetermined

Arrangement

iv + 142 folios.

Bibliography

The letters dated 6 January, 12 February and 2 June 1770, are printed in ‘A genealogical deduction of the family of Rose of Kilravock with illustrative documents’ (Spalding Club, 1848).

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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