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Official papers of Sir Robert Liston concerning the mission to Bavaria and Ratisbon., 1774-1776.

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Identifier: MS.5510

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

The papers concern: Robert Liston's career as tutor to the sons of Sir Gilbert Elliot; the period from 1771 to 1773 which he spent in applying, unsuccessfully, for various posts; his assisting Gilbert Stuart in editing 'The London Magazine'; and the beginning of his diplomatic career, as secretary to Hugh Elliot in Munich and as Chargé d'Affaires to the Imperial Diet in Ratisbon, 1774-1776.

Dates

  • Creation: 1774-1776.

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Extent

201 Leaves

Language of Materials

From the Fonds: Undetermined

Arrangement

201 folios.

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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