Papers of the family of Mure of Caldwell.
Scope and Contents
The Mure of Caldwell papers are chiefly of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Some of the earlier papers belonged to the Mures of Glanderston, the two families having been united in 1710 by the succession of William, 4th Laird of Glanderston, to the Caldwell estates.
Dates
- Creation: 1580, 1582, 1631-1907.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
78 Volumes ; Folio and under.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
The papers were arranged, mostly by members of the Mure family, under the headings of correspondence, financial papers, and miscellaneous writings. Within each group, documents were placed chronologically. This arrangement has been retained.
Other Finding Aids
For deeds relating to the Mures and their various properties, see Ch.2635-3799.
Custodial History
The papers were bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1948. Additional papers presented, 1953, by J G Dunlop, London.
- 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
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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