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Correspondence and papers of John Riddell concerning the unsuccessful claim of James Lindsay, 24th Earl of Crawford, to the title of Duke of Montrose (created 1488)., 1848-1857.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Adv.MSS.81.2.4-81.2.6

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Most of the correspondence is addressed to James Law, Writer to the Signet, who acted as London agent in many Peerage Cases in which Riddell was involved; and much of it is from other lawyers.

Dates

  • Creation: 1848-1857.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (3 volumes.)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Repository Details

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

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