Correspondence and administrative papers of James Stuart including drafts, copies and extracts., 1782-1783.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.8335-8350
Scope and Contents
The correspondence is between James Stuart, as Commander-in-Chief of the East India Company's forces based on Fort St George (Madras), officials of the Company, and officers of the army. It concerns the day-to-day administration of the forces under Stuart's command, general administration of the Madras Presidency, and local politics.
Dates
- Creation: 1782-1783.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
16 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
The papers were originally arranged in sixteen bundles by James Stuart. This arrangement is undisturbed, each bundle forming one of the volumes of this series.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk