Letters. Correspondence.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Pieces of correspondence that are somewhat more formal than memoranda or notes, usually on paper and delivered.
Found in 53 Collections and/or Records:
Papers of Sir William Forbes, 6th Bart. of Monymusk and Pitsligo., 1764-1820.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13827/1-57
Scope and Contents
The majority of the papers are correspondence between Forbes and various correspondents, notably his business partners James Hunter and Robert Herries. There are a small number of calling cards given to Forbes, and an account book used by both William Forbes and his son.
Dates:
1764-1820.
Publishing agreement between Archibald Constable and Co and Sir William Forbes of Pitsligo for a new edition of the works of James Beattie, to be accompanied by Forbes`s "An Account of the Life and Writings of James Beattie, including Many of his Original Letters" then in the course of composition.
File
Identifier: Acc.12728
Scope and Contents
Includes a letter of James Ballantyne to Archibald Constable on the printing of "The Life of Beattie" and on other printing work.
Dates:
1804-1807.
Ten letters to Messrs Spottiswood and Robertson, lawyers in London.
File
Identifier: Acc.9598
Scope and Contents
Concerning the line of the railway line north from Carlisle.
Correspondents include: Sir William Forbes, 1789, 2nd Earl of Minto, 1817, and Sir William Jardine, 1845.
Dates:
1771-1845.