Personal cash-book of Andrew Stuart showing cash received and paid out between 10 August 1765 and 7 April 1766, while in Paris in connection with the Douglas Cause, and on his return to Britain.., 1765-1766.
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: 1765-1766.
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Extent
50 Leaves ; Quarto.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
50 folios.
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Repository Details
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