Correspondence of the families of Mure of Caldwell and Mure of Glanderston, chiefly of William Mure (succeeded 1722), Baron of the Exchequer, and of William Mure (succeeded 1831), classical scholar., 1643-1873, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.4941-4956
Scope and Contents
The correspondents of both William Mure, Baron of the Exchequer, and of his grandson, William Mure, classical scholar, include many political figures; antiquaries are prominent among the latter Mure's friends.
Dates
- Creation: 1643-1873, undated.
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
16 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: Undetermined
Bibliography
Extracts from the correspondence of Baron Mure (including letters of David Hume now no longer with the papers) were published in ‘Selections from the family papers preserved at Caldwell’ (Glasgow: Maitland Club, 1854).
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Repository Details
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk