Legal documents.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Documents having legal relevance in general. For documents that give expression to a legal act or agreement for the purpose of creating, securing, modifying, or terminating a right, or for the purpose of furnishing evidence of a right, use ""legal instruments"".
Found in 1551 Collections and/or Records:
Copies of correspondence of the 1st Earl of Minto, concerning the detention of the transport 'Lord Minto', and letters, enclosures, and correspondence with the Governor and Acting Governor of Penang., 1810-1812.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.11686-11687
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1751-1814), who succeeded as 4th Baronet in 1777, assumed the additional names of Murray Kynynmound on succeeding to his mother's properties in 1778, and was created Baron Minto in 1797 and Earl of Minto in 1813. He was Member of Parliament for Morpeth, 1776-1777, for Roxburghshire, 1777-1784, for Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1786-1790, and for Helston, 1790-1795; and served as Civil Commissioner at Toulon, 1793, Minister to the...
Dates:
1810-1812.
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, 4th Baronet, 1st Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 1st Earl of Minto relating to India and the Far East.
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Correspondence and papers of the 1st Earl of Minto, chiefly as Governor-General of India.
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Correspondence with and papers concerning the Presidencies of Bombay and Madras, and other territories east of the Cape.
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Correspondence of the 1st Earl of Minto with various Governors and others.
Copies of papers in the trial of James Gordon, messenger, in 1691., 1691.
File
Identifier: MS.17511
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The majority of the papers grouped here are Lord Milton's political papers, reflecting his manifold interests and involvements. There are however some of earlier and later date, generated or collected by other members of the Fletcher family.
Dates:
1691.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun (previously of Innerpeffer), with some of Abernethy, Lords Saltoun.
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Papers of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun concerning public affairs.
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Papers concerning the trial and murder of John Porteous, Captain of the Edinburgh City Guard. Lord Milton, as Lord Justice Clerk, presided at the trial.
Copies of some of the printed papers contained in MS.1989, chiefly those relating to legal affairs, and the regulations of the Incorporation of Tailors of the Canongate., 1832-1854.
File
Identifier: MS.1990
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The manuscripts of the Society of Antiquaries include the ‘Hawthornden Manuscripts’, MSS.2053-2067, the papers of William Drummond of Hawthornden and of his uncle, William Fowler.
Dates:
1832-1854.
Copies of some papers of Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, and his son Robert, 2nd Viscount Melville, contained in MSS.1041-1078., 1787-1825.
File
Identifier: MS.1079
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Volumes entitled 'Individuals' contain correspondence regarding patronage and other matters of personal interest (requests for employment, promotion, and pensions, complaints of unjust treatment, etc.). These papers frequently give information of a more general kind.
Dates:
1787-1825.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Letters and documents received by Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, and his son, Robert, 2nd Viscount.
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Lists and copies of papers received by Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, and his son Robert, 2nd Viscount Melville.
Copy, 17th century, of Sir James Balfour of Pittendrigh, ‘Practicks’., [Circa 1579], 1627-1669.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.24.6.3(a)
Scope and Contents
The original text of the copy of Sir James Balfour’s ‘Practicks’ was incomplete and has been completed after folio 295 in a second hand. With extracts of court records, 1627, 1631, 1634 (folios vii-viii).
The description of the manuscript in the folio catalogue (F.R.185) includes the reference: (W.3.23).
Dates:
[Circa 1579], 1627-1669.
Copy, 17th century, of Sir James Balfour of Pittendrigh, ‘Practicks’., [Circa 1579.]
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.24.6.3(b)
Scope and Contents
The manuscript is imperfect.
The description of the manuscript in the folio catalogue (F.R.185) includes the reference: (W.4.3).
Dates:
[Circa 1579.]
Copy, late 17th century and 18th century, of Sir Robert Spottiswoode’s of Dunyfrace, president of the college of justice, his ‘Practiques’., 1st half of 17th century.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.24.6.7
Scope and Contents
The description of the manuscript in the folio catalogue (F.R.185) includes the reference: (A.4.23).
Dates:
1st half of 17th century.
Copy, late 17th century and 18th century, of Sir Robert Spottiswoode’s ‘Practicks’., 1st half of 17th century.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.24.6.4
Scope and Contents
The description of the manuscript in the folio catalogue (F.R.185) includes the reference: (A.1.33).
Dates:
1st half of 17th century.
Copy, late 17th century and 18th century, of Sir Robert Spottiswoode’s ‘Practicks’., 1st half of 17th century.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.24.6.5
Scope and Contents
The description of the manuscript in the folio catalogue (F.R.185) includes the reference: (W.1.20).
Dates:
1st half of 17th century.
Copy, late 17th century and 18th century, of Sir Robert Spottiswoode’s ‘Practicks’., 1st half of 17th century.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.24.6.6
Scope and Contents
The description of the manuscript in the folio catalogue (F.R.185) includes the reference: (W.4.10).
Dates:
1st half of 17th century.
Copy, late 17th century and 18th century, of Sir Robert Spottiswoode’s ‘Practicks’., 1st half of 17th century.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.24.6.8
Scope and Contents
‘There are subjoined copies of diuers papers relating to the surrenders of teinds, the constitution & proceedings of the Lord commissioners thereon, in the time of K. Cha[s] I’
The description of the manuscript in the folio catalogue (F.R.185) includes the reference: (M.6.18).
Dates:
1st half of 17th century.
Copy made by James Keay of Snaigow, circa 1722-1730, of `An Essay upon the office of Messengrie. By A.F. Wryter to the Signet, 1715`., 1715.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.81.5.10
Copy made by James Keay of Snaigow, circa 1722-1730, of `Ane Essay on the office of Notary`., Circa 1722-1730.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.81.5.11
Scope and Contents
Pages 278-320 are blank.
Dates:
Circa 1722-1730.
Copy made by James Keay of Snaigow, circa 1722-1730, of Books I and II of “Notes for the use of the students of the Municipal Law in the University of Edinburgh, being a supplement to Sir George Mackenzie`s Institutions” by Alexander Bayne., Circa 1722-1730.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.81.5.9
Scope and Contents
The text varies little from the printed version.
Dates:
Circa 1722-1730.
Copy, mid-17th century-18th century, of Sir Thomas Hope of Craighall, ‘Major Practicks’., 1st half of 17th century.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.24.1.7
Scope and Contents
The description of the manuscript in the folio catalogue (F.R.185) includes the reference: (a.3.8).
Dates:
1st half of 17th century.
Copy, mid-17th century-18th century, of Sir Thomas Hope of Craighall, 'Minor Practicks', and commentary on Justinian, 'Digest', 'Codex' and 'Novellae'., 1st half of 17th century.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.24.1.6
Scope and Contents
Also contains paraphrases of Justinian (Digest, Codex, Novellae), and other works.
The description of the manuscript in the folio catalogue (F.R.185) includes the reference: (a.3.7).
Dates:
1st half of 17th century.
Copy of a case with queries and answers for Hugh Scott and his claim for the Barony of Polwarth., 1833.
File
Identifier: Acc.13827/197
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The papers cover six centuries worth of family and estate papers of the Forbes, the Stuart Forbes, and the Trefusis families. Alexander de Forbes (c.1380-1448) was created the 1st Lord Forbes around 1440, the Lords Forbes of Pitsligo were descended from Sir William Forbes, brother of Alexander. The title was created in 1633 for Alexander Forbes (d.1636). His descendant Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord Forbes of Pitsligo (1678-1762) forfeited his estates following his support for the Jacobites in...
Dates:
1833.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Further papers of the Forbes and Stuart Forbes families of Fettercairn and Pitsligo, with papers of the Trefusis family relating to Fettercairn and Pitsligo.
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Papers of the Forbes, Stuart Forbes and Trefusis families.
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Forbes Family Papers.
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Charters, legal papers and pedigrees.
Copy of MS.8421: Transcript of the proceedings at James Stuart's court-martial, 12 December, 1780, on a charge of having 'joined in Mutiny in ... causing to be imprisoned by Military Force ... The Person of George Lord Pigot, then President and Governor of Fort St. George...’., 1780.
Item
Identifier: MS.8422
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The transcript was attested a true copy by R J Sulivan, Judge Advocate.
Dates:
1780.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Family papers of the Stuarts of Castlemilk and the Stuarts of Torrance.
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Correspondence and papers of Major-General James Stuart, younger brother of Andrew Stuart.
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Papers of James Stuart concerning the Pigot Affair.
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Transcripts of the proceedings at James Stuart's court-martial, 12 December 1780, on a charge of having 'joined in Mutiny in . . . causing to be imprisoned by Military Force . . . The Person of George Lord Pigot, then President and Governor of Fort St. George...’.
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Copy of MS.8421: Transcript of the proceedings at James Stuart's court-martial, 12 December 1780, on a charge of having 'joined in Mutiny in . . . causing to be imprisoned by Military Force . . . The Person of George Lord Pigot, then President and Governor of Fort St. George...’.
Copy of MS.8421: Transcript of the proceedings at James Stuart's court-martial, 12 December 1780, on a charge of having 'joined in Mutiny in . . . causing to be imprisoned by Military Force . . . The Person of George Lord Pigot, then President and Governor of Fort St. George...’., 1780.
Item
Identifier: MS.8423
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The transcript was attested a true copy by R J Sulivan, Judge Advocate.
Dates:
1780.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Family papers of the Stuarts of Castlemilk and the Stuarts of Torrance.
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Correspondence and papers of Major-General James Stuart, younger brother of Andrew Stuart.
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Papers of James Stuart concerning the Pigot Affair.
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Transcripts of the proceedings at James Stuart's court-martial, 12 December 1780, on a charge of having 'joined in Mutiny in . . . causing to be imprisoned by Military Force . . . The Person of George Lord Pigot, then President and Governor of Fort St. George...’.
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Copy of MS.8421: Transcript of the proceedings at James Stuart's court-martial, 12 December 1780, on a charge of having 'joined in Mutiny in . . . causing to be imprisoned by Military Force . . . The Person of George Lord Pigot, then President and Governor of Fort St. George...’.
Copy of Precognition anent a shot fired at Sir John Stuart’s House., 1812.
File
Identifier: Acc.13827/293
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The papers cover six centuries worth of family and estate papers of the Forbes, the Stuart Forbes, and the Trefusis families. Alexander de Forbes (c.1380-1448) was created the 1st Lord Forbes around 1440, the Lords Forbes of Pitsligo were descended from Sir William Forbes, brother of Alexander. The title was created in 1633 for Alexander Forbes (d.1636). His descendant Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord Forbes of Pitsligo (1678-1762) forfeited his estates following his support for the Jacobites in...
Dates:
1812.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Further papers of the Forbes and Stuart Forbes families of Fettercairn and Pitsligo, with papers of the Trefusis family relating to Fettercairn and Pitsligo.
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Papers of the Forbes, Stuart Forbes and Trefusis families.
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Forbes Family Papers.
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Miscellaneous Papers of the Forbes Family.
Copy of 'Proceedings of a General Court Martial, held at Bangalore on the trial of Lieutenant Colonel John Bell, of the Madras Artillery' (Madras,1810)., 1810.
Item
Identifier: MS.11671
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1751-1814), who succeeded as 4th Baronet in 1777, assumed the additional names of Murray Kynynmound on succeeding to his mother's properties in 1778, and was created Baron Minto in 1797 and Earl of Minto in 1813. He was Member of Parliament for Morpeth, 1776-1777, for Roxburghshire, 1777-1784, for Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1786-1790, and for Helston, 1790-1795; and served as Civil Commissioner at Toulon, 1793, Minister to the...
Dates:
1810.
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, 4th Baronet, 1st Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 1st Earl of Minto relating to India and the Far East.
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Correspondence and papers of the 1st Earl of Minto, chiefly as Governor-General of India.
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Correspondence with and papers concerning the Presidencies of Bombay and Madras, and other territories east of the Cape.
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Correspondence of the 1st Earl of Minto and the Bengal Government with and concerning the Madras Government and Army.
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Proceedings of a General Court Martial on the trials of Lieutenant-Colonel John Bell, Major Joseph Storey and Lieutenant-Colonel John Doveton.
Copy of Stair's ‘Institutions of the law of Scotland’., [Circa 1671.]
Item
Identifier: MS.7116
Scope and Contents
The general arrangement is that of the first printed edition of 1681, but in several places the text is shorter and rather different. About 20 blank leaves at the end of the volume have been torn out.
Dates:
[Circa 1671.]
Copy of ‘The institutions of the law of Scotland’ by Sir James Dalrymple, 1st Viscount Stair., [1671, or before.]
Item
Identifier: MS.5434
Scope and Contents
The general arrangement is that of the first printed edition of 1681, but the text is in places shorter and slightly different.
The book is signed 'Jedburgh, Nov. 1671'. There are legal notes, some in the hand of Robert Ker, 4th Lord Jedburgh, on folios 1 verso-2 and 170-181.
Dates:
[1671, or before.]
Copy of the will, 1792, with codicils, 1808, of Admiral John Elliot of Essenside, grand-uncle of the 2nd Earl of Minto, with correspondence and papers concerning his executry, 1808-1811., 1792, 1808-1811.
File
Identifier: MS.11973A
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:
1792, 1808-1811.
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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Legal and financial correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Executries and related papers concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.
Correspondence, 1754-1765, and legal documents, 1723-1765, concerning William Campbell of Stobs., 1723-1765.
File
Identifier: MS.17697
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The Fletchers were merchants in Dundee, who came to prominence towards the end of the sixteenth century in the person of Robert, burgess and bailie of Dundee, who purchased various lands in Forfar which were consolidated into the estate of Innerpeffer; he died in 1622. His eldest son Sir Andrew was admitted an ordinary judge in 1623 (his brothers were James, merchant burgess of Dundee; Robert, of Bencho; and Sir George, of Restennet, advocate, through whose holding of the priory lands of...
Dates:
1723-1765.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun (previously of Innerpeffer), with some of Abernethy, Lords Saltoun.
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Papers concerning individuals and families related to the Fletchers of Saltoun, and concerning friends and associates of Lord Milton.
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Papers concerning friends and associates of Lord Milton.
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Papers concerning William Campbell of Stobs; his lands of Stobs and his wife's of Harvieston were mortgaged to Lord Milton.