Instructions. Document genre.
Found in 160 Collections and/or Records:
A. Edinburgh - High Street., 1511-1832.
Comprised of:
Ch.5946-5975: a group of thirty deeds and notarial extracts formerly part of a larger collection of documents, numbered between 1 and at least 33 (but originally not chronologically arranged), relating to properties in the High Street, Edinburgh;
Ch.5976-5990: a group of mostly unrelated documents of a miscellaneous nature arranged in a separate chronological sequence.
An inventory is available.
"An abridgement of Colonel Arentschildt's instructions to officers and non-commissioned officers of Light Cavalry by the Honourable Lieutenant Colonel Ponsonby of the 12th Light Dragoons" (Freneda, 1813)., 1813.
Articles of instruction of the justiciarie of the peace for the Laird of Pitfirren., ?1st quarter of 17th century.
The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).
Book of boat signals., [Circa 1844.]
Catechism, including prayers, doctrinal instructions, the order of the administration of the Sacraments, etc., in French and Micmac, by Antoine Simon (Petrus) Maillard, the Apostle of the Micmacs., 1759.
At the beginning is a poem in French on the doctrines of the Church. The work is dedicated 'Germano compari nostro Joanni Manach', and bears the date 1759 at various points. Although Antoine Maillard's name appears as that of the author, it is not certain that this manuscript is in his hand.
'Collection of Ancient Piobaireachd Music, arranged by D.S. Macdonald, Pipe Major, First Battn. the Royal Scots', Edinburgh., 1882.
This collection is apparently as prepared for publication, and has at the beginning instructions for blowing and keeping the pipes in order, and various exercises on piobaireachd. It contains 64 tunes, among them two which are not from Angus Mackay's manuscripts.
Collection of "day-books" containing copies of letters, routes, instructions and memoranda by General Sir George Murray and by members of his staff., 1809-1814.
Many of the letters are merely summarized. Most of those written during Murray’s absence in 1812-1813 (Adv.MS.46.5.12-46.5.14) are addressed to the commissary general.
Commonplace book of Alexander Keith of Ravelston, (died 1751), but written in more than one hand., 1684-?1688.
Composite volume containing chiefly theological works and sermons., 1598, 17th century.
Copies of letters and orders of General Sir George Murray., October 1808-November 1809.
This volume was already started as an instruction-book (folios 1-4 verso).
Copies of letters and orders of General Sir George Murray., September 1808-February 1810.
A copy of an instruction by Murray is enclosed at the front of the volume (folio i).
Copies of letters and orders of General Sir George Murray., February 1810-May 1814.
The collection consists of letters, orders, reports, and maps relating to Murray’s military career, to his official and diplomatic duties and to his literary activities. It is arranged in nearly chronological order illustrating the various periods of his career.
Copies of letters and orders of General Sir George Murray written in a group of three volumes intended for instructions to officers of the quartermaster-general`s department., 1808-1814.
The collection consists of letters, orders, reports, and maps relating to Murray’s military career, to his official and diplomatic duties and to his literary activities. It is arranged in nearly chronological order illustrating the various periods of his career.
Copies of letters and papers concerning the formation of the Irish Treasury Board and the procedures to be adopted by it, with notes on the procedures of the British Treasury. Volume II., 1794.
The volumes have the book-plate of Sylvester Douglas, Baron Glenbervie, and, as he was secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland in 1794-1795, were presumably compiled on his instructions.
Copies of official letters and instructions issued on behalf of Alexander Walker as Governor of St Helena to officers with various responsibilities on the island., 1823-1828.
Whilst at St Helena, Alexander Walker busied himself in promoting the agricultural potential of the island and in tackling the question of slavery.
Copy of an apparently unpublished poem beginning 'How shall I admire Your courage, ye Marine Adventurers', by William Crowe., Early 19th century.
Also included are an introductory note and instructions to the printer.
Correspondence and papers, 1821-1896, undated, of the Honourable George Henry Douglas, Admiral, nephew of Lord Strathnairn., 18th century, 1821-1896, undated.
A few papers, eighteenth century, whose connection with the Rose family is not apparent, have been placed at the end of this volume (folio 91).
Correspondence and papers, chiefly undated, of the family of Forbes of Culloden., [1625-1800.]
Correspondence and papers concerning the publication of ‘The Letters and Dispatches of John Churchill, First Duke of Marlborough’, edited by General Sir George Murray., 1843-1845.
The collection consists of letters, orders, reports, and maps relating to Murray’s military career, to his official and diplomatic duties and to his literary activities. It is arranged in nearly chronological order illustrating the various periods of his career.
Despatch book of Howietoun Fishery., 1880-1882.
Despatch book of Howietoun Fishery., 1881-1884.
'Directions for Bleaching Coarse Linen & Diaper.', 1754.
The cover is endorsed 'Bletching BLC' (i.e. British Linen Company).
'Directions for Bleaching,' undated., ?18th century.
Lord Milton was one of the original appointees.
Duplicated copies of instructional sheets for lettering of Edward Johnston, which were used in his classes at the Royal College of Art and the London County Council Central School of Arts and Crafts., 1899-1908, undated.
Fragments of manuscript written by Sir Walter Scott in a very unsteady hand, comprising an inscription to the 4th Earl of Hopetoun, slightly longer than that used for the monument erected in St Andrew's Square, Edinburgh, in 1834., [?1831-1832.]
Included are instructions for copying a manuscript, possibly one in the Royal Library, Naples; one leaf of manuscript concerning Rhodes and the knights of Malta; and unfinished lines entitled 'A dream of midsummer'. (folio 79).