Letter: 1832 Sept. 16, Canal Street, Aberdeen, to David Laing, 49 South Bridge Street, Edin. / Peter Buchan. 1832.

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Letter: 1832 Sept. 16, Canal Street, Aberdeen, to David Laing, 49 South Bridge Street, Edin. / Peter Buchan. 1832.

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Informs Laing that he has left Peterhead and asks for his help in setting a price for his book and manuscript collection which he intends to sell.

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University of Edinburgh - Main Library, Edinburgh University Library

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University of Edinburgh - Main Library, Edinburgh University Library

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