Correspondence and papers of James Anderson, volume VII: correspondence concerning the Post., 1712-1725.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.29.1.2(VII)
Scope and Contents
Anderson was Postmaster-General for Scotland, 1715-1717, and most of the papers come from this time. They include his letters of appointment and dismissal, correspondence with local postmasters, and notes of expenses of various postal matters.
Dates
- Creation: 1712-1725.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (149 folios.)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Bibliography
The letters have been used in ‘Three centuries of Scottish posts’ by A R B Haldane (Edinburgh, 1971).
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk