Pocket book of John Matheson
Date Added: 29 October 2025
Year: 2025
Institution Name: dnhhl
Cat No: ◀ | 2025_104_03 | ▶
Picture No: 17342
This small suede bound pocket book contains notes (written by himself) on the life and finances of John Matheson, born 1772 in Strath Carnaig, Sutherland, died 1856 at Kirn, Dunoon.
The book descended in the family to Dr. Mary (Molly) McN. Johnstone of Edinburgh who lent it in 1971 to Dr RL Mackay of Wolverhampton (RLM). Dr Mackay mode, or caused to be made, a transcription. Dr Johnstone was a direct descendant of John Matheson's nephew, Donald Murray.
The notebook passed to Dr Johnstone's son, AG Johnstone who in 2025 produced this version based on the originals and Dr Mackay's transcription, with some corrections.
Dimensions: Length 180mm - Width 120mm depth 16mm
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