Papers of James Burnett, Lord Monboddo, concerning the Douglas Cause., 1764, 1766-1767.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.24590-24591
Scope and Contents
The Douglas Cause was the lawsuit in which the tutors of James George, 7th Duke of Hamilton, contested the claim of Archibald James Edward Douglas, son of Lady Jane Douglas Stewart, to the lands of the Douglas family. Lord Monboddo, who was then an advocate, represented the Douglas side.
Dates
- Creation: 1764, 1766-1767.
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Extent
2 Volumes
Language of Materials
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Repository Details
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk