history of the Mitchell Library which appears in these pages, as well as much other help which he takes leave to acknowledge in another place.
The writer would also express his indebtedness to a musical friend whose wide and accurate knowledge of musical literature is evident from the chapter on the Euing Musical Library, and while doing so it will not be out of place to express the hope that the account of that valuable library given in these pages may call attention to its unsatisfactory state and forward the provision of arrangements in consonance with the testator's wishes and the public service.
In his researches into the life of the founder of Stirling's Library the writer has received willing assistance from the Town-Clerk of Glasgow, Dr. J. D. Marwick, and from W. H. Hill, Esq., Clerk to the Merchants' House, Glasgow. He would also express his indebtedness for kindly services in connection with the work to Messrs John Ingram, A. C. M'Intyre, William Hutton, and Robert Adams, the last of whom is mainly responsible for the excellent index given at the end of the volume. Free use has been made of bibliographical handbooks, all of which are acknowledged at various places throughout the book.