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Country code |
GB |
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Repository code |
234 |
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Organisation |
NAS |
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Repository |
National Records of Scotland |
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Reference |
GD170/2251 |
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Title |
Letter from Lt. Col. Edward Bowater to Sir Duncan Campbell of Barcaldine, 1st b.t. |
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Dates |
1814-1831 |
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Access status |
Open |
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Description |
Dated at London, Ireland etc.
1818, October 16.
Has been to see Loch Katrine and was much gratified by the beauty of the scenery, but 'the people of Glasgow are the rudest bears I ever met with, and in walking the streets you run a great risk of being upset by their running against you'.
----, August 22. Huntly. Explains he cannot pay Barcaldine a visit as he intends to return to London for the coronation [? of George IV]; 'I am going today for two days over to Gordon Castle, the Duke has been exceedingly kind and civil to us'.
(1825), April 7.
Wishes him to set some black cock eggs for the people writer is staying with in Tyrone. |
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Level |
File |
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Extent |
8 letters and 1 scroll answer |
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