Papers received by Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, and his son Robert, 2nd Viscount Melville relating to the Islands of the Malay Archipelago and Pacific (Sumatra, Pelew, New Guinea, Sulu, Moluccas, Celebes, Penang)., 1762-1811, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.1068
Scope and Contents
The papers concern geography, affairs, etc., with a memorandum by Henry Dundas on a treaty with Holland, 1787, and correspondence regarding Portugese possessions.
Dates
- Creation: 1762-1811, undated.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
169 Leaves
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
169 folios.
Custodial History
Lord Melville's memorandum on Holland (folio 20) was bought in 1932.
Separated Materials
See also MS.1069 for places on the route to China.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk