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Papers of Sir Walter Scott concerning his official appointments., 1821-1825 and undated.

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Identifier: Adv.MS.2.1.15(xii), folios 40-57

Scope and Contents

Memorial on salaries, undated, to Sir Robert Peel, signed by Scott and the other Principal Clerks of Session;

letter, 1821, on the salaries of the officers in the Sheriff Court of Selkirk (including Scott);

return, 1822, of his official income;

papers, 1822-1823, concerning his appointment as interim Sheriff Depute of Linlithgow; and,

letter, 1825, certifying that William Scott, younger of Raeburn, has been acting as Sheriff Substitute of Selkirk.

Dates

  • Creation: 1821-1825 and undated.

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented, 1923, by Sir James Adam, King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer.

Repository Details

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

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