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'Journal of the Commissioners ... in the case of Duke Hamilton etc.’, being a journal of the activities of Lord Monboddo and David Rae, later Lord Eskgrove, during their enquiries in France., September-November 1764.

 Item
Identifier: MS.24590

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

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: September-November 1764.

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Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

18 Leaves ; Octavo.

Language of Materials

From the Series: Undetermined

Arrangement

18 + many blank folios.

Repository Details

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

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