Record

Reference Number	C/P/209
Archive Centre	Caithness
Title	Collection of letters, mostly addressed to John Mackie or William Rae, Wick, and concerning affairs in Wick and Caithness
Date	1834-1881
Description	For example, letter written 18 Dec 1857: "Nor is it the least necessary to undervalue Stevenson's Harbour, as a means for advancing our chance of obtaining Captain Vetch's (or an improvement on it) - the capabilities and objects of the two are so distinct from one another that there need be no clashing."
Administrative History	Presumably in connection with the "Northern Ensign" newspaper, founded by John Mackie and managed by William Rae
Access Status	Open
Access Conditions	Available in Archive searchroom

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