Holograph manuscript by Gabriel Neil of the introduction to Four poems from 'Zion's Flowers' by Zachary Boyd (1585-1653), published in Glasgow in 1855.
Papers of Gabriel Neil, fl 1830s-1862, archaeologist
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- ReferenceGB 247 MS Gen 1059
- Dates of Creation1855
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- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description1 box
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Administrative / Biographical History
Gabriel Neil (fl 1830s-1862) was an archaeologist and antiquarian in Glasgow, Scotland. He had an interest in comprehending and deciphering ancient muniments and manuscripts and as such researched and edited an edition of Zachary Boyd's 'Four Poems from Zion's Flowers', published in 1855. He also published The Book of the Chronicles of the Isles (1816). He died in 1862.
Source: GB 247 MS Gen 217 Letters and memoranda addressed to Rev Hew Scott concerning Gabriel Neil
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Acquisition Information
Gift : J Weir, Keeper of Manuscripts, Glasgow University Library : 1968 : ACCN 4191
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