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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

From the Series: Undetermined

Repository Details

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

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