Correspondence from individuals to James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline, with some letters to his family., 1819-1859.
Series
Identifier: MSS.24747-24769
Scope and Contents
Political letters from 1827 to 1839 predominate, and they form an important record of British and Scottish politics at that time. Some draft letters of James Abercromby, 1st Baron, and a few letters addressed to other members of the family, are included.
Dates
- Creation: 1819-1859.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
25 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: Undetermined
Arrangement
The correspondence is arranged in alphabetical order of correspondent, with the exception of MSS.24765-24769, which contains correspondence of the Abercromby’s with, or concerning, British and foreign royalty and their households.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk