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Microfilm of two Gaelic manuscripts.
The contents are as follows:
Notes, 1874, on the Clanranald manuscript, then in the possession of Admiral Ronald J MacDonald of Clanranald (MS.14900);
Gaelic manuscript (MS.14989).
Microfilm of two Gaelic manuscripts, late 17th century; and, letters, 1694-1701, to Professor James Wodrow, and his sons, Alexander and Robert.
The contents are as follows:
Manuscript of Geoffrey Keating’s ‘History of Ireland’ written by the scribe Sémus Ó Gribín, 1696 (Adv.MS.33.4.11);
Gaelic manuscript (Adv.MS.50.3.12);
Letters, 1694-1701, to Professor James Wodrow, and his sons, Alexander and Robert (Wod.Lett.Qu.I).
Microfilm of two Gaelic manuscripts of William MacMurchy (died circa 1778) of Campbelltown in Kintyre.
The contents are as follows: A collection of proverbs and other matter, written circa 1759 by William MacMurchy (Adv.MS.72.2.12); A collection of poetry written by William MacMurchy, many of his own composition (Adv.MS.73.2.2).
Microfilm of two letter books, 1767-1774, of the agents in Jamaica and Virginia of William Cunningham and Company, merchants in Glasgow, and of a decreet absolvitor, 1778, for the daughters of Alexander Cunningham against William Macredie of Perceton.
Microfilm of two manuscripts from Blairs College Library: ‘The Talbot Hours’, 15th century; and, Andrew Lundy’s Primer, late 15th-early 16th century.
The contents are as follows: ‘The Talbot Hours’, psalter and hours, 15th century (see ‘Catalogue of Scottish medieval liturgical books and fragments’ by David McRoberts, numbers 77 and 88 (Glasgow, 1953)) (Dep.221/1); Andrew Lundy’s Primer, late 15th-early 16th century (see ‘Catalogue of Scottish medieval liturgical books and fragments’ by David McRoberts, number 49. See also article by W J Anderson in the ‘Innes review’, xi, 1960, pages 39-51) (Dep.221/5).
Microfilm of two manuscripts of ballads collected by Mrs Anne Brown, wife of the minister of Falkland.
One ballad was given by Anne Brown to William Tytler in 1783, the other to Alexander Fraser Tytler in 1800; both were used by Sir Walter Scott for ‘The minstrelsy of the Scottish Border’, but only the latter was available to Francis J Child for his ‘The English and Scottish popular ballads’ (see volume 5, page 397).
Microfilm of two manuscripts of pipe music, one of Pipe-Major Alexander McLennan, [?1865], and the other probably compiled in the Plockton district of Wester Ross, [circa 1850].
The contents are as follows:
Pipe music, [?1865], of Pipe-Major Alexander McLennan (Acc.10269);
Manuscript of pipe music, [circa 1850], probably compiled in the Plockton district of Wester Ross (Acc.9884).
Microfilm of two musical manuscripts, [circa 1680], from the library at Newbattle Abbey; and, a Panumre music book, mid 17th century.
The contents are as follows:
Sixty-six pieces for violin, [circa 1680], (two in two parts), chiefly dances, with a further seven pieces in tablature (apparently for a three-stringed instrument) (MS.5777);
'Lessones for ye Violin', a collection of twenty-eight pieces for violin, [circa 1680], including dances, marches, a set of variations, and Scots airs (MS.5778);
Twenty-three pieces of music, chiefly dances, in French lute tablature, mid 17th century (MS.9451).
Microfilm of two Nisbet estate plans of the Ker family.
Microfilm of two Panmure music books.
The contents are as follows:
Music book, [circa 1640], of Lady Jean Campbell (MS.9449), 79 frames;
About 100 pieces of music, mid 17th century, chiefly dances, in French lute tablature (MS.9452), 61 frames.
Microfilm of two Panmure music books.
The contents are as follows:
Music book, [circa 1640], of Lady Jean Campbell (MS.9449);
About 100 pieces of music, mid 17th century, chiefly dances, in French lute tablature (MS.9452).
Microfilm of two Piobaireachd manuscripts.
The contents are as follows:
Piobaireachd manuscript, 1859-1869, of Colin Cameron, piper to the Duke of Fife, and son of Donald Cameron, piper to Seaforth (MS.3745), 80 frames;
Alexander Skinner's manuscript of Piobaireachd, so-called from the inscription 'Presented to Mr. Duncan Campbell, Piper to Sir Charles Forbes, Bart., of Newe, by Alex. Skinner, Teacher of Dancing ... London, June 15, 1855', [1855, or after] (MS.3746), 72 frames.
Microfilm of two plays of Compton Mackenzie: ‘Wives without husbands’; ‘The skylight’.
Microfilm of two Sutherland music books.
The contents are as follows: Lady Margaret Wemyss’s song book, inscribed ‘begun 1643’ (Dep.314/23). Music manuscript, 17th century (Dep.314/24).
Microfilm of two-volume glossary of Gaelic terms connected with ‘music, poetry, dancing and oratory’ compiled by Angus Fraser, son of Captain Simon Fraser of Knockie.
The contents are as follows:
Glossary of Gaelic terms connected with ‘music, poetry, dancing and oratory’ (Adv.MS.73.1.5);
Glossary of Gaelic terms connected with ‘music, poetry, dancing and oratory’ (Adv.MS.73.1.6).
Microfilm of typed copies of correspondence of James Hogg to his wife.
Microfilm of typescript copy of 'Recollections of a long and busy life' by George Smith.
The contents are as follows:
Typescript copy of chapters i-xv (MS.23191);
Typescript copy of chapters xvi-xxvi (MS.23192).
Microfilm of typescript journal of Naomi Mitchison of a visit to Russia.
Microfilm of typescript of an unpublished work of James A Roy, ‘Lieutenant-General Simon Fraser’.
Microfilm of typescript of Austen Henry Layard’s memoir of his time as British minister to Spain, titled 'Spain Section 1 1869-1870'.
Microfilm of typescript transcripts of the literary correspondence of John Galt, transcribed by Ian A Gordon.
Microfilm of typescripts and notes of ‘The witch’ by David Lindsay.
The contents are as follows:
Typescript, ?1942, of chapter 20 of 'The witch' by David Lindsay (MS.27251);
Typescripts and notes, [?1942], chiefly of David Lindsay of 'The witch (MS.27252).
Microfilm of typescripts of poems, [1922-1929],; and, synopses, [1932-1934], of intended publications of James Leslie Mitchell, ‘Lewis Grassic Gibbon’.
The contents are as follows: Typescripts of poems, [1922-1929], of James Leslie Mitchell, ‘Lewis Grassic Gibbon’ (MS.26058); Synopses, [1932-1934], of intended publications of James Leslie Mitchell, ‘Lewis Grassic Gibbon’ (MS.26060).
Microfilm of unfinished and untitled novel, [1805-1858]; and, lecture notes, 1811-1832, of George Combe.
The contents are as follows:
Unfinished and untitled novel, [1805-1858], by George Combe, dealing with the childhood and early manhood of a boy who was anxious to go to sea (MS.7438);
Lecture notes, 1811-1832, of George Combe (MS.7439, folios 57-85).