Tour in Scotland, Ireland and Wales

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

  • Reference
    • GB 210 NLW MS 23965C.
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls004489383
  • Dates of Creation
    • [?1819]
  • Physical Description
    • ii, 94 ff. (text on rectos only) ; 259 x 205 mm.
      Stitched in rough brown paper wrappers.
  • Location
    • ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

A manuscript fair copy (watermark 1816) of an account, by Nassau William Senior of a tour through parts of Ireland, Scotland and Wales, undertaken in 1819. It contains extensive social commentary and economic analysis, particularly of the condition of Ireland, and is written in the form of a letter to Senior's friend, the author John Hughes. The text is in an unknown hand which is contemporary with Senior, and it includes corrections in Senior's hand. The inscription on the front cover, 'A sketch of a hasty tour over parts of Scotland, Ireland & Wales in the autumn of 1819 - by NWS', is also in Senior's hand.

Note

Title based on contents.

Preferred citation: NLW MS 23965C.

Alternative Form Available

Text

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Covers chipped and slightly soiled.

Related Material

For other Nassau William Senior tour journals, see NLW, Nassau Senior Papers A1-50.

Additional Information

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