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Notes, queries and an outline of Lord Monboddo's pleading in the Douglas Cause lawsuit., 1766-1767.

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Identifier: MS.24591

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

The Douglas Cause was the lawsuit in which the tutors of James George, 7th Duke of Hamilton, contested the claim of Archibald James Edward Douglas, son of Lady Jane Douglas Stewart, to the lands of the Douglas family. Lord Monboddo, who was then an advocate, represented the Douglas side.

Dates

  • Creation: 1766-1767.

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Extent

128 Leaves ; Folio.

Language of Materials

From the Series: Undetermined

Arrangement

128 folios.

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