Papers of Hugh Elliot relating to the Neapolitan Mission., 1802-1808, 1814.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.13023-13053
Scope and Contents
These papers cover every aspect of Hugh Elliot's official activities during his embassy at Naples and subsequently at Palermo, 1803-1806. In addition to normal diplomatic affairs, they deal extensively with naval operations in the Mediterranean and with military campaigns in southern Italy, particularly Calabria.
Dates
- Creation: 1802-1808, 1814.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
31 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: Undetermined
Bibliography
Oscar Browning, in 'Hugh Elliot at Naples', ‘English Historical Review’, volume iv, 1889, pages 209-228, quotes many of the papers represented in this collection either from copies in other collections or from texts published in the Countess of Minto's ‘Memoir of Hugh Elliot’ (Edinburgh, 1868).
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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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk