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Letters and papers of the 1st and 2nd Dukes of Argyll.

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Identifier: Adv.MS.29.3.5

Scope and Contents

Most of the papers concern the settling of the 1st Duke`s affairs after his death in 1703, with particular reference to his estate at Chirton in Northumberland. Many of the letters are addressed to James Anderson, Writer to the Signet, who was acting on behalf of Elizabeth, Dowager Duchess of Argyll.

Dates

  • Creation: 1682-1720.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (xiv +109 folios. Folio and under.)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.

Related Materials

For other correspondence of Elizabeth, Duchess of Argyll, see Adv.MS.29.5.4.

Bibliography

Some of the correspondence has been published by James Maidment in ‘Argyle Papers’ (Edinburgh, 1834).
Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland
Date
03 07 2015
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

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