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.
File
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
Subject
- 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
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk