Copies of letters, on paper watermarked 1840, of William Carstares to the Earl of Melville, written partly in cipher, dated from London and from various places on the Continent whither Carstares accompanied King William III., 1694-1700.
File
Identifier: MS.3471
Scope and Contents
The letters give political and military news, and refer to some scheme for the Earl of Melville's advancement. At the beginning of the volume is a synopsis of the contents of the letters, and on folio ii is a receipt signed by George Hill.
Dates
- Creation: 1694-1700.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
79 Leaves ; Octavo.
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: Undetermined
Arrangement
iii + 76 folios.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk