Remarks on the collection of dog tax in North Uist, c1871
Scope and Contents
Remarks on the collection of dog tax in North Uist [Uibhist a Tuath] written by Robert Urquhart, preventive officer. Some of the remarks are referenced by number, which correlate to the list at the beginning of the volume (see CW90/2), others are unnumbered. Examples of remarks are 'to pay on Wednesday first at Lochmaddy by Mr McAulay', 'Says never pay a penny for his Dog & he will not Dispense with it either', 'Mr McLean Catchist is poorly but will pay it in a month when he gets his Salary' and 'This lame boy pro[mised] last year to Kill his dog which he hasnt done'.
Dates
- Creation: c1871
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Series: 72 folios ; 12.7 x 20 cm
Physical Location
5.07
Physical Location
folio 28v, line 1 to folio 30r, line 8
Subject
- Carmichael, Alexander, 1832-1912 (Excise officer | folklorist and antiquarian | Edinburgh | Scotland) (Person)
- Urquhart, Robert, 1839-1928 (Inspector of Police | Alness | Ross and Cromarty) (Person)
- HM Government | Board of Excise (1642-1909) (Organization)
Creator
- From the Fonds: Carmichael, Alexander, 1832-1912 (Excise officer | folklorist and antiquarian | Edinburgh | Scotland) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Watson, William John, 1865-1948 (Professor of Celtic) (Person)
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