Correspondence and papers of the Dukes of Hamilton.
Scope and Contents
The earliest letters are those addressed to the 1st Duke, and deal with his bargaining with the King of France for the restoration of the lands and dignities which were granted to his predecessors. Subsequent writers include the 2nd-4th Dukes, and Anne, wife of the 3rd Duke. Of their letters the most interesting are those of the 3rd Duke, which show the relations which existed between him and the Government, especially the King, Lauderdale, Livingstone, Melville, and Stair. Most of the letters are written to Charles, 2nd Earl of Selkirk, son of the 3rd Duke of Hamilton.
Dates
- Creation: 1627-1809, undated.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
2 Volumes ; Folio and under.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
The letters and the papers are grouped separately, both in chronological order.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1931, by the Trustees of the late Sir William Fraser, Knight Commander of the Bath.
Genre / Form
- 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
Archives and Manuscript Division
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