Papers and correspondence of Sir Thomas Frederick Elliot., 1826-1878, undated.
Scope and Contents
Sir Thomas Frederick Elliot, the son of Hugh Elliot, Diplomatist, spent his entire career either in or attached to the Colonial Office. In the 1830's he was in Canada for some years and his memoranda and correspondence for the period are of great interest. He was also involved in the organisation of the penal colonies, in emigration, and in the running of the Colonial Office itself.
Dates
- Creation: 1826-1878, undated.
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Extent
14 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: Undetermined
Arrangement
The papers are arranged as follows: MSS.19420-19422. Correspondence of Sir Thomas Frederick Elliot MSS.19423-19431. Journals and diaries of Sir Thomas Frederick Elliot MSS.19432-19433. Miscellaneous papers of Sir Thomas Frederick Elliot
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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