Notebook of Edward Ellice (died 1880) containing notes of a journey to St Petersburg via Copenhagen made by him as private secretary to the Earl of Durham, of his subsequent travels in Russia and of his journey back to London through Europe., 1832.
Scope and Contents
The collection consists chiefly of correspondence and papers relating to politics, especially colonial matters, and to estate and family affairs. Both Edward Ellice and his son were influential Liberal Members of Parliament who owned substantial estates in Scotland, Canada, America and the West Indies.
Dates
- Creation: 1832.
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
34 Leaves ; Octavo.
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: Undetermined
Arrangement
34 folios.
Existence and Location of Copies
Copies, by Edward Ellice, of these notes are in MS.15144, folios 11-16 and MS.15145, folios 24-86.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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