Daybook, 1728-1753, of Robert and Archibald Dickson, nurserymen at Hassendeanburn.
Scope and Contents
According to notes on folios i-ii and pages 32, 169, Robert Dickson owned the book in 1739; he apparently died in 1744, and Archibald owned the book in 1745 and 1750. It contains a record of sales, chiefly of trees and shrubs but also of other plants, produce, and stock, and notes of agreements of Archibald Dickson, mostly with his servants. From page 210 on, there are, in addition, notes of sheep and cattle bought and sold, and of other farming activities and financial dealings, 1749-1759.
Dates
- Creation: 1728-1759.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
128 Leaves ; Octavo.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
iv folios + 248 pages.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1945, by John G Locke, Kirklands, Galashiels.
Bibliography
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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