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Letter book in John Maule's hand, containing copies of letters written and received by him on Treasury matters.

 Item
Identifier: MS.10781

Scope and Contents

Much of the correspondence is with James West who was then Secretary to the Treasury. The subjects include forfeited estates, the payment of Crown officials, and window tax and other sources of revenue. A contemporary list of contents is inserted (folio iii).

Dates

  • Creation: 1748-1761.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

82 Leaves ; Folio.

Language of Materials

Undetermined

Arrangement

vii folios + 149 + many blank pages.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, 1964.

Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
Description rules
International Standard for Archival Description - General
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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