Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., 1835-1841.
Scope and Contents
The Private Secretaries were (successively Henry Tufnell, 1835-1839; William, Lord Melgund (acting), 1839-1841; and William Dougal Christie, April-September 1841). Most of the letters are concerned with promotion and other patronage matters.
Dates
- Creation: 1835-1841.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
15 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: Undetermined
Arrangement
The volumes have original pagination, which has been retained. The last volume of the series forms a supplement to the preceding one, with original pagination in continuation.
Other Finding Aids
The letter-book are prefaced by alphabetical indexes of correspondents, who have been entered selectively in the main index; reference is made to the volume only.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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