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Two letters of Jacob Wainwright written while in England after accompanying the body of David Livingstone from Africa, and giving an account of its preservation and transport, and also describing his own time in England.

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Identifier: Acc.12444

Scope and Contents

Includes a carte de visite photograph of Wainwright.

Dates

  • Creation: 1874.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (1 envelope)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, Sotheby`s auction, 18 November 2004, lot 289 (by post-sale negotiation).25 November 2004

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

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