Papers of Andrew Stuart concerning the Douglas Cause., 1761-1777.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.5346-5369
Scope and Contents
The papers contain the lawsuit in which the tutors of James George, 7th Duke of Hamilton, contested on his behalf the claim of Archibald James Edward Douglas, son of Lady Jane Douglas Stuart, to the lands of the Douglas family. Andrew Stuart acted as agent for the Hamilton claimant, and played an active part both in France and in Britain in the preparation and presentation of the Hamilton Case.
Dates
- Creation: 1761-1777.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
23 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Separated Materials
For other papers of Andrew Stuart relating to the Douglas Cause, see MSS.8266-8276.
Bibliography
These papers have been used by Lillian de la Torre in ‘The heir of Douglas’ (London, 1953).
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk