Diary of Donald Murray
Handwritten book containing Donald Murray's account of his three journeys to his native home in Sutherlandshire, in the years 1855, 1859 1nd 1863.
Donald (1805-1872) was the eldest son of John Murray and Ann Matheson. He was a businessman, banker and Provost of Rutherglen in 1864-1869.
This diary was in the possession of his direct descendent Dr. Molly (Mary) Johnstone of Edinburgh. In 1971 she lent it to Dr R L Mackay of Wolverhampton, of the family of Mathesons, who transcribed it (or had it transcribed) and added some additional notes.
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 210mm - Width 130mm depth 5mm