Account book of a Scottish firm.
The accounts comprise lists by debtor / creditor of sums due or paid by John Dickson, in particular bonds and their redemption. Ruled columns, headed.
Account book of a Scottish firm, 1716-1728.
This material is held atUniversity of St Andrews Special Collections
- Reference
- GB 227 msHF486.A3
- Dates of Creation
- 1716-1728
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 volume, 199ff
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
There is the very strong impression that this is the ledger of a Writer to the Signet with a wide range of clients in the eastern border counties and Edinburgh. John Dickson of Anthon's Hill [Eccles, Berwickshire] is described as a Writer to the Signet in 1765 but it is likely that this is the son of the John Dickson whose accounts are contained in this volume.
Access Information
By appointment with the Keeper of Manuscripts. Access to records containing confidential information may be restricted.
Acquisition Information
Purchased from Baer for 3, 14 Feb 1949.
Note
Call number used to be ms850
Other Finding Aids
Individual Manuscripts and Small Collections database available as part of Manuscripts Database.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Binding: quarter vellum with marbled boards. Title on the spine in black. Rebound by Cockerell, July 1953 with a binder's note pasted inside back cover. Paper: 19.4x31.1cm
Archivist's Note
Description compiled by Maia Sheridan, Archives Hub project archivist, based on material from the Manuscripts Database.
Conditions Governing Use
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