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The collection comprises photographs and reports related to the gathering and preparation of Sphagnum moss, in and around the Moffat/Beattock area, S.W. Scotland, which was used as a medical dressing for wounds during the First World War.

1915, Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea; Silver Gilt Floral Medal for Primulas (55mm diameter), cased.

‘No. 7. / LIST OF PRIMULAS/ DR MACWATT, Morelands, Duns, N.B.’ Booklet (207 x 131mm), composed of a single fold of off-white paper, printed in black on all four pages, undated but presumably post 1914-1918 War.

Has spent the summer in the mountains in Valley of Rocks & Wolves. Describes sward of dancing lavender-blue poppies by tarns higher up. Received letter from friends regarding the War, death of one. Feels calmer, states he's taken a house to write book, begs her to visit, Bhuddhas around. Restoration of Imperial residences, killed the Republic and Yuan - being enthroned in New Year ambiguously President and Emperor. Further pleading to Celia to come.