Volume of poetry, 1858-1862, of Corporal William Beattie Hadden, 42nd Royal Highland Regiment (The Black Watch), in India.
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous poetry and other writings by William Beattie Hadden, Corporal in the 42nd Royal Highland Regiment (the Black Watch), Lucknow, March 1858. Contains poems on various subjects, many regarding the author`s home in Scotland, other on his acquaintances, reflections on life, and general thoughts and opinions, such as `Lines on leaving India`, and `Lines on woman`s virtue`. A later note from 1862 places Hadden in Dugshai [Dagshai], in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains, and Bengal.
Dates
- Creation: 1858-1862
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.01 Linear metres (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Lot 228, Lyon and Turnbull sale, 11 January 2017.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, Lyon and Turnbull, January 2017.25 February 201713781
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 25 02 2017
- 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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