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George IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland, 1762–1830

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Diary and memoranda book of John Nisbet.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13484
Scope and Contents

John Nisbet`s diary and memoranda book lists significant events in his life including a ‘Tour to the Highlands in 1818’, eyewitness accounts of the Radical Riots in Paisley, 1820, and George IV’s visit to Edinburgh, 1822. There are also lengthy passages on ‘The State of Trade in Paisley, 1825-1826’ and on national and international affairs including the French Revolution of 1830. Also included are genealogical notes and household and medical recipes.

Dates: 1802-1831

Letter book of Major-General Sir Paulus Irving., 1795-1801.

 Item
Identifier: MS.50281
Scope and Contents

Copy letters, 1795-1801, mostly of Paulus Irving concerning military affairs in the Caribbean and Irving’s attempts to procure military and government posts (folios 1-81).

Copy letters, 1795, of Paulus Irving concerning military affairs in the Caribbean (folios 186 verso-140 recto).

Accounts, circa 1795, concerning expenses for the 47th Regiment of Foot (folios 187-188).

Dates: 1795-1801.

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Commissions. Permissions. 1
Diaries. 1
Genealogies. 1
Letters. Correspondence. 1
Memoranda Book. 1