Memorandums.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Documents recording information used for internal communication.
Found in 836 Collections and/or Records:
Correspondence and associated papers of General Sir George Murray during the Peninsular War., 1808-1814.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Adv.MSS.46.1.22-46.3.5
Scope and Contents
The associated papers consist of intelligence reports (many of which are illustrated by sketch-maps) by British officers, letters and memoranda forwarded from Spanish and Portuguese leaders, and a few intercepted letters of French Generals.
Dates:
1808-1814.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray.
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Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray during the Peninsular War in which he served (except during 1812 when he was in Ireland) as quartermaster-general.
Correspondence and memoranda between SNH and the Scottish Office., 1991-1996.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1107
Scope and Contents
On proposals to set up a Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
Dates:
1991-1996.
Correspondence and memoranda chiefly concerning the Duke of Bedford., 1805-1806.
File
Identifier: MS.12921
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows.
(i) Correspondence and memorandum, March 1806, concerning the Duke of Bedford's instructions on appointment as Lord Lieutenant, relating chiefly to the Catholic question (folio 1);
(ii) Three memoranda, 1805-1806, one in the Duke of Bedford's hand, relating to Maynooth College (folio 12);
(iii) Copies of 'secret' letters of the Earl Spencer and Lord Howick to the Duke of Bedford concerning amendment of the Mutiny Act to allow Roman Catholics into the army on the...
Dates:
1805-1806.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers chiefly of William Nassau Elliot of Wells (?1736-1775), Barrister (Inner Temple), and of his son, William Elliot of Wells (1766-1818), Member of Parliament.
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Correspondence and papers of and concerning William Elliot of Wells.
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Correspondence and papers of William Elliot of Wells as Chief Secretary for Ireland in 1806-1807.
Correspondence and memoranda chiefly concerning the proposed printing by T and A Constable of the Skerryvore edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's works for Odhams Limited., 1936.
File
Identifier: MS.23614
Dates:
1936.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Letter books, correspondence and other records of the printing firm of T and A Constable, Edinburgh, together with records of the Edinburgh Press, which was amalgamated with the firm in 1936.
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Letter books, correspondence and other records chiefly of T and A Constable.
Correspondence and memoranda concerning the 4th Earl of Minto relating to Lord William Seymour, General Officer Commanding British forces in Canada., 1898-1900.
File
Identifier: MS.12578
Scope and Contents
The papers and correspondence chiefly concern relations between Lord William Seymour and General Sir Edward Hutton, General Officer Commanding Dominion Militia, and to a lesser extent the raising of Canadian troops for South Africa. Appended (folio 291) is a memorandum prepared by Seymour in ?1903 giving a statement of his position in Canada, and of his disagreements with Hutton and the 4th Earl of Minto.
Dates:
1898-1900.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Gilbert John Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1845-1914), 4th Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of and concerning the 4th Earl of Minto relating to Canada.
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Papers relating to the 4th Earl of Minto's tenure of office as Governor-General of Canada.
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Correspondence and other papers concerning the 4th Earl of Minto relating to military affairs in Canada.
Correspondence and memoranda of Andrew Fletcher, auditor of exchequer, largely concerning his election as Member of Parliament for Haddingtonshire and related dispute with Sir Hew Dalrymple., 1760-1761.
File
Identifier: MS.16734
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The Fletchers were merchants in Dundee, who came to prominence towards the end of the sixteenth century in the person of Robert, burgess and bailie of Dundee, who purchased various lands in Forfar which were consolidated into the estate of Innerpeffer; he died in 1622. His eldest son Sir Andrew was admitted an ordinary judge in 1623 (his brothers were James, merchant burgess of Dundee; Robert, of Bencho; and Sir George, of Restennet, advocate, through whose holding of the priory lands of...
Dates:
1760-1761.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun (previously of Innerpeffer), with some of Abernethy, Lords Saltoun.
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Correspondence of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun (previously of Innerpeffer), with some of Abernethy, Lords Saltoun.
Correspondence and memoranda of Hector MacIver, schoolmaster., 1948-1962, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.26295(part 1)-(part 2)
Scope and Contents
Much of the correspondence concerns Hector Maclver’s running of the English Department and disagreements with the Rector, and copies of many of his own letters are included. Other topics are editorial policy in the school magazines, and the unveiling of a memorial plaque to the poet Robert Fergusson in 1958.
Dates:
1948-1962, undated.
Correspondence and memoranda of Hector MacIver, schoolmaster., 1948-17 June 1958.
File
Identifier: MS.26295 (part 1)
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Much of the correspondence concerns Hector Maclver’s running of the English Department and disagreements with the Rector, and copies of many of his own letters are included. Other topics are editorial policy in the school magazines, and the unveiling of a memorial plaque to the poet Robert Fergusson in 1958.
Dates:
1948-17 June 1958.
Correspondence and memoranda of Hector MacIver, schoolmaster., 17 June 1958-1962, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.26295 (part 2)
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Much of the correspondence concerns Hector Maclver’s running of the English Department and disagreements with the Rector, and copies of many of his own letters are included. Other topics are editorial policy in the school magazines, and the unveiling of a memorial plaque to the poet Robert Fergusson in 1958.
Dates:
17 June 1958-1962, undated.
Correspondence and memoranda of James Stuart sent to William Thomson, miscellaneous writer, chiefly concerning the preparation of the second edition of ‘Memoirs of the late War in Asia’ by Thomson., 1788-1791.
File
Identifier: MS.8440
Scope and Contents
James Stuart appears to have taken exception to the first edition of ‘Memoirs of the late War in Asia’.
Dates:
1788-1791.
Correspondence and memoranda on Rum and on publicity for 'Rum: Nature’s Island' as it relates to Scottish Natural Heritage., 1997-2001.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/34
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Most, but not all, of Magnusson's published works are represented. Also included here are the translations that Magnusson undertook on the work of the Icelandic author and Nobel prize winning novelist Halldór Laxness (1902-1998). Material relating to Magnusson's book on Mastermind "I've started so I'll finish" can be found in the Mastermind section.The material includes correspondence relating to book proposals, research notes compiled by Magnusson while working on his books, and...
Dates:
1997-2001.
Correspondence and Memorandum on the SNH’s approach to renewable energy development., 1997.
File
Identifier: Acc.13542/1093
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
These papers relate to Magnusson's time working for Scottish Natural Heritage. The organisation was formed in 1992 following the amalgamation of the Nature Conservancy Council for Scotland and the Countryside Commission for Scotland. Magnusson served as the Chairman of the organisation from 1992 until 1999. The papers contain minutes from SNH meetings, papers from working groups, such as those relating to the designation of the Cairngorms as a European Heritage Area and a series of papers...
Dates:
1997.
Correspondence and newspaper-cuttings relating to the restoration of St Margaret’s Chapel, the Argyll Tower, and the Banqueting Hall of Edinburgh Castle., 1883-1888, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.1734
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The undertaking was financed by William Nelson the publisher, and the architect was Hippolyte Blanc, to whom most of the letters are addressed.
Dates:
1883-1888, undated.
Correspondence and newspaper-cuttings relating to the restoration of St Margaret’s Chapel, the Argyll Tower, and the Banqueting Hall of Edinburgh Castle., 1886-1887, undated.
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Identifier: MS.1735
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The undertaking was financed by William Nelson the publisher, and the architect was Hippolyte Blanc, to whom most of the letters are addressed.
Dates:
1886-1887, undated.
Correspondence and newspaper-cuttings relating to the restoration of St Margaret’s Chapel, the Argyll Tower, and the Banqueting Hall of Edinburgh Castle., 1885-1890, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.1736
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The undertaking was financed by William Nelson the publisher, and the architect was Hippolyte Blanc, to whom most of the letters are addressed.
Dates:
1885-1890, undated.
Correspondence and newspaper-cuttings relating to the restoration of St Margaret’s Chapel, the Argyll Tower, and the Banqueting Hall of Edinburgh Castle., 1891-1893, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.1738
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The undertaking was financed by William Nelson the publisher, and the architect was Hippolyte Blanc, to whom most of the letters are addressed.
Dates:
1891-1893, undated.
Correspondence and other papers concerning the 4th Earl of Minto relating to military affairs in Canada., 1898-1908.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.12575-12580
Scope and Contents
The papers particulary relate to the raising of Canadian troops for service in South Africa, and to the difficulties experienced by imperial officers in dealing with the Dominion government.
Dates:
1898-1908.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Gilbert John Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1845-1914), 4th Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of and concerning the 4th Earl of Minto relating to Canada.
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Papers relating to the 4th Earl of Minto's tenure of office as Governor-General of Canada.
Correspondence and papers, 1931-1938, of James Avon Clyde, Lord Clyde, relating to the Building Sub-Committee of the National Library trustees, and letters, 1939, relating to the presentation of the Haldane Papers to the Library., 1931-1939.
File
Identifier: MS.24723
Scope and Contents
The correspondence and papers relating to the Building Sub-Committee of the National Library trustees, begin on folio 1: correspondents include Sir Alexander Grant; Sir Patrick Duff of the Office of Works; and Dr Henry Meikle, Librarian of the National Library. The letters relating to the presentation of the Haldane Papers to the Library begin on folio 184.
Dates:
1931-1939.
Correspondence and papers chiefly received by the 1st Earl of Minto., 1806-1814.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.11302-11336
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1751-1814), who succeeded as 4th Baronet in 1777, assumed the additional names of Murray Kynynmound on succeeding to his mother's properties in 1778, and was created Baron Minto in 1797 and Earl of Minto in 1813. He was Member of Parliament for Morpeth, 1776-1777, for Roxburghshire, 1777-1784, for Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1786-1790, and for Helston, 1790-1795; and served as Civil Commissioner at Toulon, 1793, Minister to the...
Dates:
1806-1814.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, 4th Baronet, 1st Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 1st Earl of Minto relating to India and the Far East.
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Correspondence and papers of the 1st Earl of Minto, chiefly as Governor-General of India.
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General correspondence and papers of the 1st Earl of Minto containing material relating to all aspects of his Indian career.
Correspondence and papers chiefly received by the 1st Earl of Minto concerning the affairs of the Government of Madras., 1806-1812.
File
Identifier: MS.11322
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows.
(i) Letters and papers, 1809, concerning the debts of the Nawabs of the Carnatic and charges against Rai Reddi Rao, Diwan to the Nawab Azim ad-Daula (folio 1);
(ii) Letters of Benjamin Roebuck at Madras, 1809 (folio 56);
(iii) Papers concerning retrenchment in the Madras Army, 1807 (folio 64);
(iv) Papers concerning the mutiny in the garrison at Vellore, 1806-1807 (folio 79);
(v) Letters of and papers concerning Lieutenant-Colonel James Leith, Judge...
Dates:
1806-1812.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, 4th Baronet, 1st Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 1st Earl of Minto relating to India and the Far East.
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Correspondence and papers of the 1st Earl of Minto, chiefly as Governor-General of India.
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General correspondence and papers of the 1st Earl of Minto containing material relating to all aspects of his Indian career.
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Correspondence and papers chiefly received by the 1st Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence, papers, and memorandums chiefly received by the 1st Earl of Minto.
Correspondence and papers concerning canals., 1806-1834.
File
Identifier: MS.19970
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows.
(i) Aire and Calder, letter, 1833. (Folio 1.)
(ii) Birmingham and Liverpool Junction, letter and accounts, 1833-1834. (Folio 2.)
(iii) Gloucester and Berkeley, report and accounts, 1823-1826. These very detailed accounts are those of Hugh McIntosh the contractor, which were queried by the Canal Company. (Folio 5.)
(iv) Macclesfield, share receipts, and printed circulars and reports, 1826-1834. (Folio 41.)
(v) Middlewich, draft letter of Thomas Telford to Thomas...
Dates:
1806-1834.
Correspondence and papers concerning church affairs in the parish of Ashkirk., 1627-1891.
File
Identifier: MS.13326
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The founder of the family was Gilbert Elliot (1651-1718), a younger son of Gavin Elliot of Midlem Mill. Gilbert Elliot was admitted to the Faculty of Advocates in 1688, created a baronet in 1700, and appointed a Lord of Session as Lord Minto in 1705; he acquired the lands of Headshaw in Roxburghshire in 1696, and added Minto to his property in 1703.
Sir Gilbert Elliot, 2nd Baronet (1693-1766), likewise had a distinguished legal career, becoming a Lord of Session as Lord Minto in 1726, a...
Dates:
1627-1891.
Correspondence and papers concerning church affairs in the Parish of Minto., 1709-1843.
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Identifier: MS.13321
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The founder of the family was Gilbert Elliot (1651-1718), a younger son of Gavin Elliot of Midlem Mill. Gilbert Elliot was admitted to the Faculty of Advocates in 1688, created a baronet in 1700, and appointed a Lord of Session as Lord Minto in 1705; he acquired the lands of Headshaw in Roxburghshire in 1696, and added Minto to his property in 1703.
Sir Gilbert Elliot, 2nd Baronet (1693-1766), likewise had a distinguished legal career, becoming a Lord of Session as Lord Minto in 1726, a...
Dates:
1709-1843.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Papers concerning the Elliot family of Minto relating to local affairs.
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Papers on churches and schools in Minto, Ashkirk and parishes in Fife and Roxburghshire.
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Correspondence and papers concerning church affairs in the Parish of Minto.
Correspondence and papers concerning church affairs in the Parish of Minto., 1858-1878.
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Identifier: MS.13322
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The founder of the family was Gilbert Elliot (1651-1718), a younger son of Gavin Elliot of Midlem Mill. Gilbert Elliot was admitted to the Faculty of Advocates in 1688, created a baronet in 1700, and appointed a Lord of Session as Lord Minto in 1705; he acquired the lands of Headshaw in Roxburghshire in 1696, and added Minto to his property in 1703.
Sir Gilbert Elliot, 2nd Baronet (1693-1766), likewise had a distinguished legal career, becoming a Lord of Session as Lord Minto in 1726, a...
Dates:
1858-1878.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Papers concerning the Elliot family of Minto relating to local affairs.
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Papers on churches and schools in Minto, Ashkirk and parishes in Fife and Roxburghshire.
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Correspondence and papers concerning church affairs in the Parish of Minto.
Correspondence and papers concerning church affairs in various parishes, chiefly in Roxburghshire., 1720-1894, undated.
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Identifier: MS.13328
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The founder of the family was Gilbert Elliot (1651-1718), a younger son of Gavin Elliot of Midlem Mill. Gilbert Elliot was admitted to the Faculty of Advocates in 1688, created a baronet in 1700, and appointed a Lord of Session as Lord Minto in 1705; he acquired the lands of Headshaw in Roxburghshire in 1696, and added Minto to his property in 1703.
Sir Gilbert Elliot, 2nd Baronet (1693-1766), likewise had a distinguished legal career, becoming a Lord of Session as Lord Minto in 1726, a...
Dates:
1720-1894, undated.