Correspondence.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Any forms of addressed and written communication sent and received, including letters, postcards, memorandums, notes, telegrams, or cables.
Found in 5441 Collections and/or Records:
'Chambers Biographical Dictionary' (1990)., 1988-1992.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13542/22-25
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Most, but not all, of Magnusson's published works are represented. Also included here are the translations that Magnusson undertook on the work of the Icelandic author and Nobel prize winning novelist Halldór Laxness (1902-1998). Material relating to Magnusson's book on Mastermind "I've started so I'll finish" can be found in the Mastermind section.The material includes correspondence relating to book proposals, research notes compiled by Magnusson while working on his books, and...
Dates:
1988-1992.
Chiefly original correspondence, May 1809-January 1810, concerning the Kutch expedition, chiefly concerned with commissariat matters., 1809-1810.
File
Identifier: MS.13706
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The collection covers Alexander Walker's military and administrative service in the East India Company in great detail from circa 1790 to 1801, notably in Malabar and then in Gujarat, where he was Political Resident at Baroda, until he left India in 1810. He came out of retirement to govern St Helena from 1822 to 1828, The importance of the collection lies in the detailed administrative content of Walker's correspondence and memoranda, particularly for the Gujarat period, a continuing...
Dates:
1809-1810.
Collection of autographs, chiefly concerning the 1st Duke of Wellington, which were originally tipped in or loosely enclosed in MS.15351: Album entitled ‘Military autographs’., 1808-1877.
File
Identifier: MS.15352
Scope and Contents
The autographs consist of letters of and a few documents signed by the 1st Duke of Wellington, 1810-1847, undated, (folios 1-58), correspondence and accounts, 1814-1815, 1844-1848, concerning dinners where he was the guest of honour (folios 59-105), autograph letters, 1808-1877, of a number of contemporary generals, admirals and statesmen (folios 106-162), and a few documents, 1815-1817, relating to soldiers in the King's German Legion (folios 163-165).
Dates:
1808-1877.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Album entitled 'Military autographs', containing fourteen photographs of British and French generals and two signatures pasted in; together with a collection of autographs chiefly concerning the 1st Duke of Wellington, which were tipped in or loosely enclosed in the album, but have now been removed and are kept separately.
Collection of black and white and colour photographs of Janet Adam Smith, her family and friends, some with press cuttings, Circa 1911-1998.
File
Identifier: Acc.13861/51
Scope and Contents
Containing:Black and white photograph of E M Guiness, Librarian, 1892-1908, and Vice-Principal of Royal Holloway College, 1899-1908 by Philip A Laszlo, presented to the college in January 1911.Chanonry Lodge, 1912, containing mounted black and white photograph showing family group with Andrew Carnegie, his wife Louise and daughter Margaret on his becoming rector of Aberdeen University: Standing L to R: Mauette? Lom, Swiss governess; George Buchanan Smith; Andrew...
Dates:
Circa 1911-1998.
Collection of draft reports on the various subjects covered in Adv.MSS.51.1.7-51.1.11, with miscellaneous correspondence of Treasury officials., 1866-1870.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.51.1.12
Scope and Contents
There is also a printed ‘Report of the Progress of the Ordnance Survey and Topographical Depot to 31st Dec., 1865’ inserted at the beginning of the volume (folio 16).
Dates:
1866-1870.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers, including many manuscripts in Gaelic, journals and yearbooks (with many photographs), albums of watercolour paintings and sketches, and experimental notebooks, of John Francis Campbell of Islay (1821-1885), Gaelic scholar and collector of oral tradition, traveller, scientist, official of the royal household and public servant.
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Correspondence of John Francis Campbell in the capacity of Secretary to the Royal Coal Commission in London, a post he held for several years, along with various printed reports and proceedings of the Coal Commission concerning investigations made into a number of aspects of coal mining throughout the country.
Collection of journals and sketchbooks of John Francis Campbell, kept during his travels throughout the world., 1841-1880.
Series
Identifier: Adv.MSS.50.3.14-50.5.6
Scope and Contents
The volumes reflect, in his detailed descriptions, watercolours and sketches, Campbell’s interest in people, art, science and sport. In the later journals, his interest in geology and meteorology predominates, with particular emphasis on the effects of glaciation observed in various countries.
The sketches usually occur in chronological sequence with notes below each giving the date, place and other additional information.
Dates:
1841-1880.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers, including many manuscripts in Gaelic, journals and yearbooks (with many photographs), albums of watercolour paintings and sketches, and experimental notebooks, of John Francis Campbell of Islay (1821-1885), Gaelic scholar and collector of oral tradition, traveller, scientist, official of the royal household and public servant.
Collection of lists of ballads and chapbooks, literary notes for ‘Adversaria’, reviews of books, newspaper cuttings, correspondence, etc., made by John Camden Hotten., 19th century.
File
Identifier: MS.182
Dates:
19th century.
Collections of Tales for the ‘Popular Tales of the West Highlands’ project, with related correspondence and other papers.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Adv.MSS.50.1.14-50.2.4
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The terms, `Gaelic version` or `English version` refer to the original manuscript texts produced by (`transcribed by` or `told to`) one of his team of collectors or by Campbell. Unless stated otherwise, all English versions of the tales and textual notes are the work of Campbell.
Dates:
1859-1862, 1870-1871.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers, including many manuscripts in Gaelic, journals and yearbooks (with many photographs), albums of watercolour paintings and sketches, and experimental notebooks, of John Francis Campbell of Islay (1821-1885), Gaelic scholar and collector of oral tradition, traveller, scientist, official of the royal household and public servant.
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Manuscripts, proofs and editorial commentary, with some associated correspondence, papers and notes, of John Francis Campbell and his team of collectors for ‘Popular Tales of the West Highlands’, 1859-1862, and of the later tale collection fieldwork by Campbell himself, 1870-1871.
Collections originating from Scottish Film Council (SFC), Scottish Council for Education (SCET), Scottish Screen (SS) or affliated individuals, committees, or organisations., 1930-2006.
Collection
Identifier: MI.MS 1
Dates:
1930-2006.
Commonplace book of the Reverend John Hunter, Minister of Ayr, containing sermons, verse, correspondence, and notes on mechanics., [Circa 1685-circa 1711.]
Item
Identifier: MS.2781
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Many of the manuscripts contain notes, indexes, etc., by George Neilson.
Dates:
[Circa 1685-circa 1711.]
Company correspondence files of Gavin Maxwell Enterprises Limited., 1961-1969.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.10555/74-80
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Includes manuscripts and typescripts of published works, including 'Ring of bright water' and 'The rocks remain', and photographs, drawings and notes, together with literary, business and personal correspondence.
With business records of Gavin Maxwell Enterprises, including correspondence and accounts.
Dates:
1961-1969.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of Gavin Maxwell and of Gavin Maxwell Enterprises Limited.
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Papers of Gavin Maxwell Enterprises Limited.
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Company files of Gavin Maxell Enterprises Limited.
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General company correspondence of Gavin Maxwell Enterprises Limited.
Company correspondence files of Gavin Maxwell Enterprises Limited, arranged alphabetically., May 1961-1968.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.10555/74-79
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Includes manuscripts and typescripts of published works, including 'Ring of bright water' and 'The rocks remain', and photographs, drawings and notes, together with literary, business and personal correspondence.
With business records of Gavin Maxwell Enterprises, including correspondence and accounts.
Dates:
May 1961-1968.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of Gavin Maxwell and of Gavin Maxwell Enterprises Limited.
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Papers of Gavin Maxwell Enterprises Limited.
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Company files of Gavin Maxell Enterprises Limited.
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General company correspondence of Gavin Maxwell Enterprises Limited.
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Company correspondence files of Gavin Maxwell Enterprises Limited.
Company files of Gavin Maxell Enterprises Limited., 1959-1974, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.10555/74-121
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Includes manuscripts and typescripts of published works, including 'Ring of bright water' and 'The rocks remain', and photographs, drawings and notes, together with literary, business and personal correspondence.
With business records of Gavin Maxwell Enterprises, including correspondence and accounts.
Dates:
1959-1974, undated.
Compendium relating to kirklands, teinds, stipends, etc., and miscellaneous law notes., Late 17th century-early 18th century.
File
Identifier: MS.1943
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
(i) Compendium relating to kirklands, teinds, stipends, etc., and containing abstracts, practiques, copies of decisions, and correspondence of the reign of Charles I, commencing with a list of the religious houses in Scotland, with their district, order, and founder (folio i);
(ii) Miscellaneous law-notes, citing decisions from 1666 to 1675 (page 295) with an index (page 551).
Dates:
Late 17th century-early 18th century.
'Confidential. Correspondence respecting the Affairs of Italy 1846- 1847' of the 2nd Earl of Minto., 1846-1847.
File
Identifier: MS.12109
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1782-1859) was styled Viscount Melgund from 1813 and succeeded as Earl of Minto in 1814. He was Member of Parliament for Ashburton, 1806-1807, and for Roxburghshire, 1812-1814; and served as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the King of Prussia 1832-1834, First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, Lord Privy Seal, 1846-1852, and on a special mission to Switzerland and the states of Italy, 1847-1848. The papers reflect fully the 2nd Earl's...
Dates:
1846-1847.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto relating to his Special Mission to Switzerland and the states of Italy and to his continuing interest in Italian politics and the cause of Italian unity.
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Copies of printed papers and printed Foreign Office 'Confidential' diplomatic correspondence relating to the affairs of Italy.
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'Confidential. Correspondence respecting the Affairs of Italy 1846- 1847,' with a second copy of the same volume, formerly belonging to Lord John Russell.
'Confidential. Correspondence respecting the Affairs of Italy 1846- 1847,' with a second copy of the same volume, formerly belonging to Lord John Russell., 1846-1847.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.12109-12110
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1782-1859) was styled Viscount Melgund from 1813 and succeeded as Earl of Minto in 1814. He was Member of Parliament for Ashburton, 1806-1807, and for Roxburghshire, 1812-1814; and served as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the King of Prussia 1832-1834, First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, Lord Privy Seal, 1846-1852, and on a special mission to Switzerland and the states of Italy, 1847-1848. The papers reflect fully the 2nd Earl's...
Dates:
1846-1847.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto relating to his Special Mission to Switzerland and the states of Italy and to his continuing interest in Italian politics and the cause of Italian unity.
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Copies of printed papers and printed Foreign Office 'Confidential' diplomatic correspondence relating to the affairs of Italy.
'Confidential. Correspondence respecting the Affairs of Naples and Sicily, 1848' of the 2nd Earl of Minto., 1848.
File
Identifier: MS.12113
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1782-1859) was styled Viscount Melgund from 1813 and succeeded as Earl of Minto in 1814. He was Member of Parliament for Ashburton, 1806-1807, and for Roxburghshire, 1812-1814; and served as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the King of Prussia 1832-1834, First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, Lord Privy Seal, 1846-1852, and on a special mission to Switzerland and the states of Italy, 1847-1848. The papers reflect fully the 2nd Earl's...
Dates:
1848.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto relating to his Special Mission to Switzerland and the states of Italy and to his continuing interest in Italian politics and the cause of Italian unity.
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Copies of printed papers and printed Foreign Office 'Confidential' diplomatic correspondence relating to the affairs of Italy.
'Confidential. Part I. Correspondence respecting the Affairs of Italy. From January to June 30, 1848', of the 2nd Earl of Minto., 1848.
File
Identifier: MS.12111
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1782-1859) was styled Viscount Melgund from 1813 and succeeded as Earl of Minto in 1814. He was Member of Parliament for Ashburton, 1806-1807, and for Roxburghshire, 1812-1814; and served as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the King of Prussia 1832-1834, First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, Lord Privy Seal, 1846-1852, and on a special mission to Switzerland and the states of Italy, 1847-1848. The papers reflect fully the 2nd Earl's...
Dates:
1848.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto relating to his Special Mission to Switzerland and the states of Italy and to his continuing interest in Italian politics and the cause of Italian unity.
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Copies of printed papers and printed Foreign Office 'Confidential' diplomatic correspondence relating to the affairs of Italy.
'Confidential. Part II. Correspondence respecting the Affairs of Italy. From July to December 30, 1848', of the 2nd Earl of Minto., 1848.
File
Identifier: MS.12112
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1782-1859) was styled Viscount Melgund from 1813 and succeeded as Earl of Minto in 1814. He was Member of Parliament for Ashburton, 1806-1807, and for Roxburghshire, 1812-1814; and served as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the King of Prussia 1832-1834, First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, Lord Privy Seal, 1846-1852, and on a special mission to Switzerland and the states of Italy, 1847-1848. The papers reflect fully the 2nd Earl's...
Dates:
1848.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto relating to his Special Mission to Switzerland and the states of Italy and to his continuing interest in Italian politics and the cause of Italian unity.
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Copies of printed papers and printed Foreign Office 'Confidential' diplomatic correspondence relating to the affairs of Italy.
Conservation correspondence of Gavin Maxwell., 1957-1969.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.10555/6-12
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Includes manuscripts and typescripts of published works, including 'Ring of bright water' and 'The rocks remain', and photographs, drawings and notes, together with literary, business and personal correspondence.
With business records of Gavin Maxwell Enterprises, including correspondence and accounts.
Dates:
1957-1969.
Constituency correspondence., April-September 1945.
File
Identifier: Acc.10090/22
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Some family and other papers of Robert Douglas McIntyre's father, the Reverend John Ebenezer McIntyre (1874-1961), successively minister of Hightae and Dalton, Motherwell, Manse Road, and St Mary's, Edinburgh, United Free churches, and later of Barony and St James Place Church of Scotland, Edinburgh, precede the main collection.
Dates:
April-September 1945.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of Robert Douglas McIntyre.
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Scottish National Party files of Robert Douglas McIntyre.
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Scottish National Party files of Robert Douglas McIntyre.
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Correspondence and papers relating to period of Robert Douglas McIntyre as MP for Motherwell and Wishaw, April-June 1945, and his general election campaigns in the constituency, July 1945 and February 1950.
Contemporary copies of official correspondence, 1805-1808, concerning Cambay and piracy, the Broach Revenue Commission, etc., compiled circa 1825., 1805-1808.
File
Identifier: MS.13843
Scope and Contents
The manuscript contains some duplication of MS.13675: 'Pirates, Cambay and Kattywar'.
Dates:
1805-1808.
Contemporary copies of official correspondence, chiefly concerning postings to and from the Kathiawar expedition under Alexander Walker's command., 1807.
File
Identifier: MS.13686
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The collection covers Alexander Walker's military and administrative service in the East India Company in great detail from circa 1790 to 1801, notably in Malabar and then in Gujarat, where he was Political Resident at Baroda, until he left India in 1810. He came out of retirement to govern St Helena from 1822 to 1828, The importance of the collection lies in the detailed administrative content of Walker's correspondence and memoranda, particularly for the Gujarat period, a continuing...
Dates:
1807.
Contemporary copies of official correspondence, November 1806-February 1808, concerning Alexander Walker's dealings with the piratical states., 1806-1808.
File
Identifier: MS.13674
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The collection covers Alexander Walker's military and administrative service in the East India Company in great detail from circa 1790 to 1801, notably in Malabar and then in Gujarat, where he was Political Resident at Baroda, until he left India in 1810. He came out of retirement to govern St Helena from 1822 to 1828, The importance of the collection lies in the detailed administrative content of Walker's correspondence and memoranda, particularly for the Gujarat period, a continuing...
Dates:
1806-1808.
Contemporary copies of official correspondence of Alexander Walker with the Accountant General and others, concerning the Baroda accounts, 1804-1805, but relating to the financial year 1803-1804., 1804-1805.
File
Identifier: MS.13654
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The collection covers Alexander Walker's military and administrative service in the East India Company in great detail from circa 1790 to 1801, notably in Malabar and then in Gujarat, where he was Political Resident at Baroda, until he left India in 1810. He came out of retirement to govern St Helena from 1822 to 1828, The importance of the collection lies in the detailed administrative content of Walker's correspondence and memoranda, particularly for the Gujarat period, a continuing...
Dates:
1804-1805.