Notebook containing 'Journal commencing from the surrender of Quebec, 1759' by James Murray., 1759-1760.
Item
Identifier: MS.4853
Scope and Contents
The journal covers the period 18 September 1759, to 9 September 1760.
At the end of the notebook are 'Copies of some papers which passed between General Wolfe and the brigadiers' (namely, Robert Monckton, George Townsend, and James Murray), dated August and September 1759.
Dates
- Creation: 1759-1760.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
135 Leaves ; Octavo.
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: Undetermined
Arrangement
135 folios (folios 102-128 are blank).
Custodial History
The notebook was purchased by Blackwood in 1849 from a relative of the Murray family.
For the history of the notebook see MS.4086, folios 152-156.
Bibliography
The portion of the journal dated from September 1759 to May 1760 was printed in 1870 by the Historical Society of Quebec. It is quoted passim by R H Mahon in his 'Life of General the Hon. James Murray' (London, 1921).
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk