Matrimony application by advertisement for a wife : Just published, the true, and genuine copy of an advertisement for a wife, which appeared a few days ago, in one of the Edinburgh journals ; with copies of the letters received by Lawrance Scott, Esquire, in answer to his advertisement.
Maidment, James,1793-1879,former owner.StEdNL: L.C.1268(133)
[Edinburgh? : Forbes, printer,
ca. 1830?]
Dated from examination of text and style.
Bound in a volume carrying the inscription 'This collection is understood to have been formed by the late James Maidment and it has been added to by me. John A. Fairley' on first fly-leaf.
Marriage brokerage