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Photocopies of the correspondence of Alexander Lindsay, 6th Earl of Balcarres., 1795-1796.

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Identifier: MS.50273

Scope and Contents

Letters, 1795-1796, of the Earl of Balcarres to Henry Dundas, the Duke of Portland and unnamed correspondents concerning possible French influence in Jamaica, the salary of the Governor of Jamaica and the Second Maroon War (folios 1-22).

Dates

  • Creation: 1795-1796.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

22 Leaves

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Custodial History

Formerly Acc.6465.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented, 1975, by West Indies Reference Library, Kingston, Jamaica, (in exchange for microfilm of similar material) through the good offices of Dr Clare Taylor, Aberystwyth.

Existence and Location of Originals

National Library of Jamaica.

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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