Letters of Sir Alexander Ball, governor of Malta, mostly concerning naval affairs, 1803-1806, and papers relating to affairs in Egypt, 1803-1804, transmitted by Ball., 1803-1806.
File
Identifier: MS.13032
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
These papers cover every aspect of Hugh Elliot's official activities during his embassy at Naples and subsequently at Palermo, 1803-1806. In addition to normal diplomatic affairs, they deal extensively with naval operations in the Mediterranean and with military campaigns in southern Italy, particularly Calabria.
Dates
- Creation: 1803-1806.
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Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
257 Leaves
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: Undetermined
Arrangement
257 folios. The letters of Sir Alexander Ball begin on folio 1, and papers relating to affairs in Egypt, transmitted by Ball begin on folio 214.
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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