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Two journal-letters, of Robert Michael Ballantyne from the Bell Rock Lighthouse.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.11962

Scope and Contents

Includes two watercolour paintings of the lighthouse, one showing the building from the reef, the other being an interior view; with two other letters of Ballantyne concerning lifeboats, and many later letters of R M Ballantyne, his family and friends.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1864-1865.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

0.02 Linear metres (2 envelopes)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, Bonham`s auction, 13 March 2001, lot 385.21 March 2001

Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland
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

Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700