Letter re the instruments belonging to the Aberdeen Musical Society
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| ID | JSS0661 |
| Title | Letter re the instruments belonging to the Aberdeen Musical Society |
| Document Reference | LO 780.6 AB3 |
| Format | 145 x 190 mm |
| Medium | Handwritten Manuscript |
| Item Type | Manuscript |
| Subject | Scottish Music, Aberdeen Musical Society |
| Item Description | The Aberdeen Musical Society was formed in 1747/8 to 'meet for their musical entertainment once a week'. It continued for almost 60 years. This 1806 letter concerns the instruments and music (see JSS0652, and fol.), which were 'lodged in the Library Room of Marischal college' until 'the Society... shall be re-established'. |
| Creator | Aberdeen Musical Society |
| Creator Manuscript | Aberdeen Musical Society |
| Time Period | 1740s |
| Associated Dates: Creation | 1747/8 |
| Associated Dates: Manuscript | 1747/8 |
| Location | Aberdeen Central Library |
| Collection Name | Aberdeen Musical Society |
| Copyright | copyright_abdnlib.shtml |
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