Memorandums.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Documents recording information used for internal communication.
Found in 836 Collections and/or Records:
Forty memoranda on a variety of topics including: the war with Sindhea, the administration of Gujarat, the Baroda finances, Hindu marriage, Alexander Walker's departure from India, and other matters., 1st quarter of 19th century.
File
Identifier: MS.13847A
Scope and Contents
The volume was compiled circa 1826.
Dates:
1st quarter of 19th century.
Fragments of letters, mostly undated, to John Murray, publishers, of Henry Pullen; with miscellaneous letters and papers concerning Pullen and the editorship of “Murray’s Handbooks for Travellers”., ? 1883-? 1903.
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Identifier: MS.40988
Scope and Contents
Letters of, to and concerning Henry Pullen. Folios 1-20.Incomplete letters, and dissociated parts of letters, mostly postscripts, of Henry Pullen to John Murray, publishers: folios 1-13.Contemporary copies of two letters, 1896 and 1897, of Hallam Murray to Henry Pullen: folios 14-17.Memorandum, 6 April 1891, of William Clowes and Sons, Limited, to John Murray IV, concerning the printing of Murray’s “Handbook for Travellers in Northern Italy”. The...
Dates:
? 1883-? 1903.
Further correspondence and papers, including administrative papers, drafts and proofs, relating to the 'Stair memorial encyclopedia'., 1981-1996, undated.
Series
Identifier: Acc.11261/303-366
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Includes minutes, correspondence, administrative papers and drafts of the 'Stair memorial encyclopedia'. Note that no attempt has been made 'to weed' the various drafts; this is to allow researchers to compare draft against draft and so follow each expert’s 'train of thought' in particular fields. For any particular area of interest, all the folders/files relating to the subject should be consulted. In items 322-366, particularly, there are extensive drafts and re-drafts of titles with...
Dates:
1981-1996, undated.
Genealogical papers of Andrew Stuart., 1767-1804, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.8290-8324
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, notes, drafts and memoranda concerning the genealogical researches of Andrew Stuart for his ‘Genealogical history of the Stewarts’, and other works.
Dates:
1767-1804, undated.
General correspondence and papers of the 1st Earl of Minto containing material relating to all aspects of his Indian career., 1806-1814.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.11283-11336
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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.
General correspondence relating chiefly to the administration of Corsica in the period of the Viceroyalty of the 1st Earl of Minto., 1795-1797, undated.
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Identifier: MS.11210
Scope and Contents
Includes some material concerning the affairs of Italy, and an undated memorandum by Sir Henry George Elliot concerning his grandfather's administration of Corsica.
Dates:
1795-1797, undated.
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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Diplomatic correspondence and papers of the 1st Earl of Minto.
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Diplomatic correspondence and papers of the 1st Earl of Minto concerning Toulon and Corsica.
General papers on the JNCC., 1991-1997.
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Identifier: Acc.13542/869
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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:
1991-1997.
Geography notes, chiefly by Elisée Reclus with typescript of his lectures, 1930., ?1920-[1936], undated.
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Identifier: MS.10631
Scope and Contents
Also included are typescripts of memoranda by Paul Otlet on the Palais Mondial (folio 99), a lecture, undated, by Marcel Hardy on botanical geography (folio 148), a typescript of a paper, ?1920, by H W Lyons, Professor of Economics at Indore Christian College (folio 164), and a typescript and revised galley-proof of 'A museum of human geography at Domme, Dordogne', by Arthur Geddes, published in ‘Geography’, volume xxi (1936), pages 226-227 (the typescript is falsely dated 1946) (folio...
Dates:
?1920-[1936], undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence, lectures, notes and other papers of and concerning Sir Patrick Geddes (1854-1932).
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Miscellaneous papers of and concerning Patrick Geddes.
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Miscellaneous notes by Patrick Geddes and others, chiefly for lectures.
‘History of agriculture in India’, and memoranda which form a draft thereof., 1808, [circa 1822].
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.13893-13894
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The collection covers Alexander Walker's military and administrative service in the East India Company in great detail from circa 1790 to 1801, notably in Malabar and then in Gujarat, where he was Political Resident at Baroda, until he left India in 1810. He came out of retirement to govern St Helena from 1822 to 1828, The importance of the collection lies in the detailed administrative content of Walker's correspondence and memoranda, particularly for the Gujarat period, a continuing...
Dates:
1808, [circa 1822].
Incomplete draft memorandum, possibly the work of the Malabar Commission, concerning desirable government reforms in Malabar and its state of defensiveness against the French and against Tipu Sultan., [Circa 1772.]
Item
Identifier: MS.13617
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The collection covers Alexander Walker's military and administrative service in the East India Company in great detail from circa 1790 to 1801, notably in Malabar and then in Gujarat, where he was Political Resident at Baroda, until he left India in 1810. He came out of retirement to govern St Helena from 1822 to 1828, The importance of the collection lies in the detailed administrative content of Walker's correspondence and memoranda, particularly for the Gujarat period, a continuing...
Dates:
[Circa 1772.]
Incomplete memoranda on the theme of the government of India, probably written after Alexander Walker's return from India., [Circa 1812.]
Item
Identifier: MS.13950
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The collection covers Alexander Walker's military and administrative service in the East India Company in great detail from circa 1790 to 1801, notably in Malabar and then in Gujarat, where he was Political Resident at Baroda, until he left India in 1810. He came out of retirement to govern St Helena from 1822 to 1828, The importance of the collection lies in the detailed administrative content of Walker's correspondence and memoranda, particularly for the Gujarat period, a continuing...
Dates:
[Circa 1812.]
'Intelligence from India', received 8 February 1841., 1841.
Item
Identifier: MS.12206
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1782-1859) was styled Viscount Melgund from 1813 and succeeded as Earl of Minto in 1814. He was Member of Parliament for Ashburton, 1806-1807, and for Roxburghshire, 1812-1814; and served as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the King of Prussia 1832-1834, First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, Lord Privy Seal, 1846-1852, and on a special mission to Switzerland and the states of Italy, 1847-1848. The papers reflect fully the 2nd Earl's...
Dates:
1841.
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, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Confidential papers chiefly printed for the use of members of the Cabinet.
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Various printed confidential papers relating to the affairs of India.
Inventories of writs, extracts from and copies of deeds (many from published transcripts) and memoranda concerning legal topics, chiefly from the 18th and 19th centuries., 18th century-19th century.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.26.2.20
Scope and Contents
The papers are in a variety of hands, some by John Riddell.
Dates:
18th century-19th century.
Jacobite papers collected by Sir Henry Steuart., 1715-1850, 1926, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.1694
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
These papers are part of the collection which was formed by Sir Henry Steuart with a view to composing a ‘History of the Efforts in behalf of the House of Stuart from the Revolution onwards’, together with papers on the Stuarts and the rebellions which were acquired by Robert Chambers, and notes on persons and events of the period by him.The papers consist of originals and copies; most of them have been incorporated in Robert Chambers’ books or in articles written by him for...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1715-1850, 1926, undated.
Journal and other papers of James Stuart concerning military events in India., 1782-?1785.
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Identifier: MS.8432
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:(i) Journal, chiefly in James Stuart's hand, from 17 May-27 September 1782, relating events in a military expedition against the French and Hyder Ali (folio 1);(ii) 'Narrative' of events following the surrender of Bidanore, April 1783, and the imprisonment of British officers by Tippoo Sultan (folio 105);(iii) Draft by James Stuart of a memorandum, 1783, in reply to personal criticism in the minutes of the Committee of the...
Dates:
1782-?1785.
Journals of James Stuart., 1780-?1785.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.8431-8433
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The papers chiefly refer to James Stuart's stay in India as an officer (later Commander-in-Chief) of the forces of the East India Company based at Fort St George (Madras). The most detailed portions of the papers cover the year immediately prior to Stuart's dismissal from the Company's service in 1783. Stuart appears to have retained these papers as justification of his actions and as a defence against accusations of inefficiency. He made different sets of copies of much of his...
Dates:
1780-?1785.
Ledger, numbered '111', of Andrew Fletcher, Lord Milton, with memoranda., 1761.
Item
Identifier: MS.16921
Scope and Contents
The memoranda begin on folio 1, the ledger on folio 1 inverted.
Dates:
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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Financial papers of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun.
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Financial books of Andrew Fletcher, Lord Milton.
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Ledgers of Andrew Fletcher, Lord Milton.
Ledger, numbered '116', of Andrew Fletcher, Lord Milton, with memoranda, inventories, and lists., 1739-1741.
Item
Identifier: MS.16907
Scope and Contents
The contents comprise: memoranda, 1739 (folio 1); ledger, 1740-1741 (folio 6); and inventories of papers and list of creditors, circa 1740 (folio 1 inverted).
Dates:
1739-1741.
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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Financial papers of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun.
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Financial books of Andrew Fletcher, Lord Milton.
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Ledgers of Andrew Fletcher, Lord Milton.
Ledger of Andrew Fletcher, Lord Milton, with accounts and memoranda., 1731-1759.
Item
Identifier: MS.16904
Scope and Contents
The contents comprise: excerpts from Saltoun accounts, 1744-1745 (folio 5); accounts with Middleton, Campbell, and Bruce, 1731-1755 (folio 8), and with John Watson, Writer to the Signet, 1750-1759 (folio 29); and various memoranda and household accounts, 1743, 1750 (folio l inverted).
Dates:
1731-1759.
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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Financial papers of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun.
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Financial books of Andrew Fletcher, Lord Milton.
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Ledgers of Andrew Fletcher, Lord Milton.
Legal and related papers, including original documents, drafts and memoranda by Archibald Campbell, and notes of Lord Milton., 1682-1762, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.17610-17612
Scope and Contents
The principal subjects are the settlement of the 2nd Duke's estate; lists of charters to be signed; wadsets; compensation for the abolition of heritable jurisdictions; entail and will of the 3rd Duke; the succession to Archibald Campbell of Inverliver; petitions; and the funeral and biography of the 3rd Duke.
Dates:
1682-1762, undated.
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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Papers concerning individuals and families related to the Fletchers of Saltoun, and concerning friends and associates of Lord Milton.
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Papers concerning friends and associates of Lord Milton.
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Papers concerning Archibald Campbell, the 3rd Duke of Argyll.
Legal papers concerning Aberlady estate., 1612-1710.
File
Identifier: MS.17450
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The estate of Aberlady (including Butterdean in Oldhamstocks) in East Lothian belonged to Douglas of Kilspindie and to Hay of Aberlady. It was purchased in 1668 by Sir Andrew Fletcher, younger brother of Sir Robert of Saltoun. He died in 1675 and was succeeded by his sons Archibald (died 1685) and John (died 1687) and the latter's son Andrew; among their tutors and curators were Andrew and Henry Fletcher of Saltoun. Andrew died in 1710 and the estate came, in terms of a mutual entail, to...
Dates:
1612-1710.
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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Estate papers of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun.
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Papers of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun concerning the estate of Aberlady.
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Legal papers concerning Aberlady estate.
Legal papers concerning Aberlady estate., 1701-1764, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.17451
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The estate of Aberlady (including Butterdean in Oldhamstocks) in East Lothian belonged to Douglas of Kilspindie and to Hay of Aberlady. It was purchased in 1668 by Sir Andrew Fletcher, younger brother of Sir Robert of Saltoun. He died in 1675 and was succeeded by his sons Archibald (died 1685) and John (died 1687) and the latter's son Andrew; among their tutors and curators were Andrew and Henry Fletcher of Saltoun. Andrew died in 1710 and the estate came, in terms of a mutual entail, to...
Dates:
1701-1764, undated.
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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Estate papers of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun.
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Papers of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun concerning the estate of Aberlady.
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Legal papers concerning Aberlady estate.
Letter-book containing (i) copies and notes of letters, many of which were written by (Sir) Charles Broke (Vere), concerning applications to the French customs, and British army clothing requirements, and (ii) at the back of the volume, regimental clothing invoices (inverted folios 1-84); tipped in at the front are printed memoranda, 1816, 1818, issued by General Sir George Murray concerning these matters., 1816-1818.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.8.2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of letters, orders, reports, and maps relating to Murray’s military career, to his official and diplomatic duties and to his literary activities. It is arranged in nearly chronological order illustrating the various periods of his career.
Dates:
1816-1818.
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 relating to General Sir George Murray`s tenure of office of chief of staff of the allied armies of occupation in France following the Congress of Vienna.
Letter book of Admiral Charles Graham, containing copies of his official correspondence and (on the inverted folios) of his orders and memoranda., 1829-1834.
Item
Identifier: MS.9729
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Much of the correspondence is administrative, concerning fitting out ships, obtaining stores, and matters of naval discipline, but also reflect the activities of the navy on the various stations where Admiral Graham served.From June 1829, Graham commanded successively the sloop ‘Philomel’ and HMS ‘Rattlesnake’. The latter ship served on the South American Station until September 1833, and the letters during this period concern the seizure of the British brig ‘Velocity’ by the...
Dates:
1829-1834.
Letter book of Admiral Charles Graham, containing copies of his official correspondence and (on the inverted folios) of his orders and memoranda., 1843-June 1845.
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Identifier: MS.9730
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Much of the correspondence is administrative, concerning fitting out ships, obtaining stores, and matters of naval discipline, but also reflect the activities of the navy on the various stations where Admiral Graham served.From June 1829, Graham commanded successively the sloop ‘Philomel’ and HMS ‘Rattlesnake’. The latter ship served on the South American Station until September 1833, and the letters during this period concern the seizure of the British brig ‘Velocity’ by the...
Dates:
1843-June 1845.