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Part of the papers of the family of Forbes of Culloden.

 Series
Identifier: MSS.2961-2974

Dates

  • Creation: 17th century-18th century.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

14 Volumes

Language of Materials

Undetermined

Custodial History

The papers were sold at Sotheby's, 18 April 1932. They were bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, 1932.

Separated Materials

See also Ch.1642-2040.

Bibliography

Much of the material has been printed in ‘Culloden papers’ (London, 1815), and ‘More Culloden papers’, edited by Duncan Warrand, (Inverness, 1923-1930). It has also been used in George Menary, ‘The life and letters of Duncan Forbes of Culloden, Lord President’ (London, 1936).
Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
Description rules
International Standard for Archival Description - General
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

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