| RefNo | MC/15/244 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | 'Orthography of Geographical Names' by [Mountstuart Elphinstone] Grant Duff |
| Creator | Duff; Sir; Mountstuart Elphinstone Grant (1829-1906); Scottish politician; colonial administrator; author |
| Date | 11 December 1891 |
| Description | Refers to the Council of the RGS in 1885 'endeavouring to reduce the confusion existing in British maps with regard to the spelling of geographical names. Discusses the need to provide a system. Includes rules printed by the Council of RGS in 'Hints to travellers', and 'amplification of these rules' explaining their application. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA6623 | Duff; Sir; Mountstuart Elphinstone Grant (1829 - 1906) | 1829 - 1906 |