Papers of Major-General James Stuart, a younger brother of Andrew Stuart, who, as an officer in the service of the East India Company, became involved in the disturbed politics of Madras., 1765-1793.
Scope and Contents
Andrew Stuart was a noted lawyer and politician. As lawyer he acted as agent for some important Scottish noble families, in particular the Dukes of Hamilton; as politician he represented Lanarkshire in Parliament, and was a member of the Board of Trade in Lord North's administration. The papers here are almost entirely of a legal and personal nature.
Dates
- Creation: 1765-1793.
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Extent
9 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Separated Materials
For further papers of James Stuart, see MSS.8326-8453.
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Repository Details
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