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Journal of Catherine E I Scott-Douglas, sister of the 4th Baronet, chiefly concerning her spiritual life., 1847-1854.

 Item
Identifier: MS.8106

Scope and Contents

From the Fonds:

The papers cover the period from 1750 to 1945, but the bulk of the collection belongs to the lifetime of Sir George Henry Scott-Douglas, 4th Baronet, who succeeded his father as a minor in 1836 and died in 1885. During his minority and absences abroad with the army, his affairs were in the hands of a trustee, but after his return in 1851, Sir George took a keen interest in the running of his estates, as is evident from the long series of detailed factory accounts and correspondence.

There were two estates: Springwood Park itself, which was bought by Sir James Douglas, 1st Baronet (then a naval captain), in 1750, and Longnewton. Unless otherwise stated, the papers refer to both properties.

Dates

  • Creation: 1847-1854.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

177 Leaves ; Octavo.

Language of Materials

From the Fonds: Undetermined

Arrangement

ii + 38 + 137 blank folios.

Repository Details

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

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