Record

CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelFonds
Ref NoMS 969
TitleReport of 'Stewards of Stock' at the annual show of the Royal Agricultural Society held at Worcester
Date1863
Extent1 folder: 0.02 linear metres
Creator NameDixon; Henry H. (fl 1858-1863); author
Administrative HistoryHenry H. Dixon contributed articles on agricultural subjects to the 'Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society'; a copy of this report is printed therein in Vol. xxiv. (1863) 459 et seq. He was the author of 'A treatise on the law of the farm' (1858), 'Field and farm or Scottish flocks and herds' (1865) and other works, sometimes published under the pseudonym 'The Druid'.
SourceThe manuscript was presented to the University Library by J. Duguid, Auchlunies, Blairs, near Aberdeen, in 1928, who states that it is in the compiler's handwriting.
DescriptionReport, as transcribed by Henry H. Dixon, of 'Stewards of Stock' at the annual show of the Royal Agricultural Society held at Worcester in 1863. Copies were apparently to be sent to the Aberdeen Journal, Aberdeen Free Press and Aberdeen Herald. The manuscript consists of 84 folios, heavily corrected, with marginal instructions for publication.
AppraisalThis material has been appraised in line with normal procedures.
AccrualsNone expected.
Access StatusOpen
Access ConditionsThe records are available subject to the signed acceptance of the Department's access conditions.
LanguageEnglish
Physical DescriptionSome pages are dirty and stained.
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