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`Collection of Papers Experiments And Observations Relating to Husbandry, Grass, And other Branches Of Country Affairs,’ by William Baird of Auchmeddan.

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Identifier: Adv.MS.31.4.12

Scope and Contents

The collection was compiled over the years 1736 to 1756, and was written in the latter year (pages iii, 234). It is made up of extracts from books, copies of letters, and notes of the experiences of the writer.

Dates

  • Creation: 1736-1756.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (iv + 234 pages. Quarto.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

The manuscript was originally part (Inv. VI) of the Rose collection, Adv. MSS. 49.7.1-49.7.20.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.

Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland
Date
13 07 2015
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

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