Maes Howe.

Description Maes Howe.

Date 5/12/1861

Collection Records of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland

Catalogue Number MS 28/332/43/5

Category Manuscripts

Scope and Content Thanks Petrie for his memoir on Maes Howe, which he presented to the Peterborough meeting, with plans drawn by Sir Henry Dryden. Encloses proof for correction. Would like to publish a paper on the 'Rune-Cavern' (Maes Howe). 6. 28 March 1862. Encloses proof of Maes Howe paper. Council wishes to enroll Petrie as Hon Corresponding Member and Local Secretary for Orkney. 7. 24 June 1862. Asks for news about the publication of the Maes Howe runes. Refers to Dr Daniel Wilson of Toronto and a new edition of 'Prehistoric'. Logo cut away. 8. 11 November 1862. Way has been in Northumberland visiting Edward Charlton. Way has been appointed to direct excavations and survey at Alnwick Castle. Copies of Petrie's papers on the 'Girth House' and Maes Howe have been sent. Asks about the date of the Earl's Bu at Orphir. 9. 16 July 1863. Encourages Petrie to send a communication for the Rochester meeting. His paper on Picts Houses will be published shortly. Refers to death of Henry Rhind. 10. 2 Jan 1865. Asks for information about Orkney knitted goods, and about stone artefacts. 11. 23 Feb 1865. On Orkney knits and cup-and-ring marks. 12. 1 May 1865. On Shetland knits. 13. 27 Dec 1866. From Tunbridge Wells. Refers to cup-and-ring marks.

Accession Number 1975/12

External Reference SAS 332

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