‘Notice of Andrew Lumisden, Esqr., successively private Secretary to the Son and Grandson of James II[d]’, a copy of a memoir, written in the form of a letter from Lumisden’s nephew, Sir Thomas A L Strange, Recorder of Madras, to his daughter Louisa Strange, 1 January 1827., 1827, 1892.
Item
Identifier: MS.281
Scope and Contents
Folios 1-5 verso were copied by Louisa Strange (Mrs J S Mure), and folios 6-14 verso by Admiral Newburgh. From folio 15 to the end is in the handwriting or Sir Thomas Strange himself (see note headed 1892 on folio 24 verso).
Dates
- Creation: 1827, 1892.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
29 Leaves ; Folio.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
ii + 27 folios.
Custodial History
The volume contains the bookplate of Anne Ffoulkes. An inscription on folio ii reads, ‘Given to me by my dear sister Louisa Mrs Philip Mure in December 1892 while staying with her at 8 Sussex Villas, Kensington’.
Repository Details
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk