[Letter from David Smith to James Gourlay. 173 Tron…]

This material is held atUniversity of Glasgow Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 247 MS Gen 1675/21
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1868
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 folded sheet. Envelope embossed on flap.

Scope and Content

Letter from David Smith to James Gourlay. 173 Trongate, Glasgow, 7th May 1868.
Thanks for copy of book on Loch Katrine water scheme. Agrees that Robert Stewart's work should be commemorated, but thinks a statue in George Square more suitable than a fountain. Reminiscences of earlier methods of obtaining water from wells by himself and Mrs James Hedderwick, Harley's water tank in West Nile Street, and Cranstonhill reservoir.
With envelope.

Access Information

Access is open, however an appointment may be required. Please email Archives and Special Collections for advice: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk

Other Finding Aids

Geographical Names