Alexander Henderson, A moskito grammar, 1846.

Scope and Content

Alexander Henderson of Nether Carnbee, Fife, Baptist Missionary: autograph copy of A Grammar of the Moskito Language.

Later published in New York, with the preface to the published edition [ff.I-III].Belize, Honduras, 17 March 1846.

Administrative / Biographical History

An Alexander Henderson from Nether Carnbee studied at the United College of St Andrews University from 1785 to 1789, and then spent a further 4 years studying divinity at St Mary's College. This may be the same man who became a Baptist missionary in Belize.

Arrangement

Single item

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

Presented to the library by the author, 1846

Note

Call number used to be ms4375

Other Finding Aids

Individual Manuscripts and Small Collections database available as part of Manuscripts Database.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Binding: half morocco with marbled boards.Paper: 18.5x23cm

Archivist's Note

Description compiled by Maia Sheridan, Archives Hub project archivist, based on material from the Manuscripts Database

Conditions Governing Use

Applications for permission to quote should be sent to the Keeper of Manuscripts. Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents.

Accruals

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