Legal documents.
Subject
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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:
Various legal and financial papers concerning Peeblesshire estates., 1565-17th century, undated.
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Identifier: MS.14768
Scope and Contents
The papers concern the following:(i) Lands of Rodonna, 1565-1622 (folio 1);(ii) Taxation of the sheriffdom of Peebles, 1604-1638, undated (folio 11);(iii) Superiority of Todrig, 1620-1666, undated (folio 131);(iv) Lands of Nether Menzion, 1628-1662, with a 17th-century copy of a gift by Mary Queen of Scots of the lands of Nether Menzion to George Hay of Monkton, 1566 (folio 156);(v) Lands of Whitehaugh and Alexander Hay of Bara,...
Dates:
1565-17th century, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of the Hays of Yester formerly preserved at Yester House.
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Papers of the Hays of Yester concerning estate and local affairs.
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Papers of the Hays of Yester concerning legal and miscellaneous estate and local affairs.
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Papers concerning Peeblesshire estates.
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Various legal and financial papers concerning Peeblesshire estates.
Various legal and financial papers concerning Peeblesshire estates., [Circa 1560]-1695, undated.
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Identifier: MS.14769
Scope and Contents
The papers concern the following:
(i) Rents and teinds, 1670-1682, undated, of Linton and Newlands (folio 1);
(ii) Stipend, 1687-1694, of Robert Elliot, Minister of Linton (folio 19);
(iii) Sale of the Tweeddale estates to the Duke of Queensberry, 1686-1695, including a list, October 1686, of lands in Tweeddale and the rights sold (folio 30);
(iv) Miscellaneous lands, [circa 1560]-1586, undated (folio 41).
Dates:
[Circa 1560]-1695, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of the Hays of Yester formerly preserved at Yester House.
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Papers of the Hays of Yester concerning estate and local affairs.
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Papers of the Hays of Yester concerning legal and miscellaneous estate and local affairs.
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Papers concerning Peeblesshire estates.
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Various legal and financial papers concerning Peeblesshire estates.
Various papers of the Mackenzies of Delvine., [?1721]-1795, undated.
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Identifier: MS.1506
Scope and Contents
Contains papers of the following: H M Solicitors for Scotland, 1761; Spittalfield near Caputh, 1777-1795, undated; Stirling poor, 1739; Strowan Kirk, 1790; Sutherland freeholders, 1759; Trade and Fisheries, 1726-1781; Wade, General, 1725; Weaving [?1721]; York Buildings Company, 1735-1773.
Dates:
[?1721]-1795, undated.
Various political papers of and concerning the 1st Earl of Minto., 1624, 1791-1806.
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Identifier: MS.11205
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows.
(i) Notes relating to the Fowey election committee, 1791, with notes relating to the Pomfret case in 1624 (folio 1);
(ii) Papers relating to the election litigation in the case of the Honourable George Abercromby against the freeholders of Stirlingshire, 1802-1805 (folio 71);
(iii) Notes relating to Scottish burgh reform, 1792 (folio 91);
(iv) Papers relating to the impeachment of the 1st Viscount Melville, 1806 (folio 95);
(v) letters and papers of and...
Dates:
1624, 1791-1806.
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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Political correspondence and papers of and concerning the 1st Earl of Minto.
Vellum fragment apparently from a folio-sized legal work with extensive glosses., ?14th century.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.84.1.15
Scope and Contents
The text of the work, which is not recorded in ‘Patrologia Latina’, is written in two columns.
The fragment was recovered from the binding of a copy (pressmark K.34.e) of ‘ἐκλογων ἀποφθεγματων ὑποθηκων, περι φρονησεων λογος πρωτος’ (Venetiis, 1534), by Iohannes Stobaeus, where it was used as a binding strip inside the back cover.
Dates:
?14th century.
Volume containing 9 printed papers in claims to the Earldom of Sutherland., 1769-1770, and undated.
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Identifier: Adv.MS.25.8.21
Scope and Contents
A few brief notes and some unimportant marks have been written in the margins in different hands. A contents list has been written on the flyleaf in an apparently contemporary hand.
Dates:
1769-1770, and undated.
Volume containing a collection of 8 pamphlets relating to the laws of Scotland, printed at various times between 1814 and 1824., 1814-1824.
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Identifier: Adv.MS.25.8.14
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Printed books owned by John Riddell, consisting of standard works of Scottish genealogical reference, volumes of printed session papers, collections of papers in peerage and other claims, and copies of some of Riddell`s published works.
Dates:
1814-1824.
Volume containing a collection of 15 printed legal papers, numbers 2-14 of which are concerned with the process between Sir Alexander Cockburn of Langtoun, Baronet, and Sir William Cockburn of that Ilk, 1743-1745., 1743-1745.
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Identifier: Adv.MS.25.8.19
Scope and Contents
A contents list is written in an unidentified 18th-century hand on the flyleaf.
Dates:
1743-1745.
Volume containing a copy of ‘Vindication of the Clanronald of Glengarry’ (Edinburgh, 1821), presented by Colonel Alexander Ranaldson McDonell of Glengarry (on whose behalf the work was compiled), bearing a few notes by John Riddell, with four other works on the same subject., 1821.
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Identifier: Adv.MS.25.8.34
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Printed books owned by John Riddell, consisting of standard works of Scottish genealogical reference, volumes of printed session papers, collections of papers in peerage and other claims, and copies of some of Riddell`s published works.
Dates:
1821.
Volume containing eleven printed papers and five manuscript items in the case brought by Alexander Murray of Broughton, 1822-1825, against the 6th Earl of Selkirk and the town council of Kirkcudbright over fishing in the River Dee., ?1822-1825.
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Identifier: Adv.MS.26.2.18
Scope and Contents
The printed papers consist of an engraving of a chart, 1742, and ten legal papers, and the manuscript items are notes and extracts, some from printed sources, concerning lands in the area.
Dates:
?1822-1825.
Volume containing: (i) John Riddell`s copy of ‘Case of Margaret Lennox of Woodhead in relation to the title, honours, and dignity of the ancient earls of Levenax or Lennox’ (Edinburgh, 1813); (ii) Riddell’s copy of his ‘Reply to the misstatements of Dr Hamilton of Bardowie ... (etc.)’ (Edinburgh, 1828), bearing notes in the margin of pages 1-5 of the Appendix; (iii) note, 1812, in Riddell’s hand anent an obligation by Malcolm, Lord of Biggar, 1368., 1812, 1813, 1828.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.25.8.36
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Printed books owned by John Riddell, consisting of standard works of Scottish genealogical reference, volumes of printed session papers, collections of papers in peerage and other claims, and copies of some of Riddell`s published works.
Dates:
1812, 1813, 1828.
Volume containing: (i) memoranda apparently by John Riddell relating to the descent of Lord Napier from Duncan, Earl of Lennox, and to the Haldane and Lennox competition in the 15th century, ?circa 1809; (ii) a copy of ‘The Case of Alexander, Duke of Hamilton and Brandon’ (no place of publication, no date), with a few marginalia by Riddell; and (iii) a copy of ‘Case and statement of evidence on the claim of Archibald Lord Douglas of Douglas to carry the Crown of Scotland’ (London, circa 1822)., Circa 1809, circa 1822, and undated.
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Identifier: Adv.MS.25.8.24
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Printed books owned by John Riddell, consisting of standard works of Scottish genealogical reference, volumes of printed session papers, collections of papers in peerage and other claims, and copies of some of Riddell`s published works.
Dates:
Circa 1809, circa 1822, and undated.
Volume containing printed papers in peerage cases, in several of which Riddell was involved., 1782-1843.
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Identifier: Adv.MS.25.8.23
Scope and Contents
A few letters and other manuscript papers are bound in following the printed papers to which they relate.
Dates:
1782-1843.
Volume containing printed session papers on various cases, some of which are annotated by John Riddell., 1797-1828.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.25.8.22
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Printed books owned by John Riddell, consisting of standard works of Scottish genealogical reference, volumes of printed session papers, collections of papers in peerage and other claims, and copies of some of Riddell`s published works.
Dates:
1797-1828.
Wage, estate and legal accounts, with related papers., 1717-1764.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.14667-14673
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The papers catalogued here are especially rich in political material, 17th century-19th century, in estate and local affairs correspondence and papers, 16th century-20th century, in financial and legal material, 15th century-20th century, and in personal, household and estate accounts, 17th century-19th century. There is material concerning India in the correspondence and papers of the 8th, 9th and 10th Marquesses of Tweeddale, and concerning the Peninsular War in the correspondence and...
Dates:
1717-1764.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of the Hays of Yester formerly preserved at Yester House.
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Personal, household and estate accounts of the Hays of Yester.
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Personal and household (Yester, Edinburgh and London) and Yester estates accounts.
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Accounts chiefly of, to or concerning the 4th Marquess of Tweeddale, or Frances, Marchioness of Tweeddale.
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Bills, with some receipts and related papers, from Scottish merchants and tradesmen, chiefly in Edinburgh and East Lothian.
Warning at instance of Mr Robert Farquhar, merchant, burgess of Aberdeen, to Alexander, Lord Saltoun to enter heir to his father., 20 March 1626.
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Identifier: Ch.13229
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The 8th Lord sold many of the estates and borrowed extensively on the security of Saltoun, which was the subject of endless dispute after his death in 1612.
Dates:
20 March 1626.
Wells executry and trust correspondence and papers., 1818-1831, 1842.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.11925-11927
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:
1818-1831, 1842.
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.
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Correspondence and papers concerning the executry of William Elliot of Wells, the trustees of Wells estate, and the litigation of Sir William Francis Elliot, 7th Baronet of Stobs, with the latter (1819-1829).
Wells executry and trust correspondence and papers., 1818-1819.
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Identifier: MS.11925
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:
1818-1819.
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.
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Correspondence and papers concerning the executry of William Elliot of Wells, the trustees of Wells estate, and the litigation of Sir William Francis Elliot, 7th Baronet of Stobs, with the latter (1819-1829).
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Wells executry and trust correspondence and papers.
Wells executry and trust correspondence and papers., 1820-1825.
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Identifier: MS.11926
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:
1820-1825.
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.
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Correspondence and papers concerning the executry of William Elliot of Wells, the trustees of Wells estate, and the litigation of Sir William Francis Elliot, 7th Baronet of Stobs, with the latter (1819-1829).
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Wells executry and trust correspondence and papers.
Wells executry and trust correspondence and papers., 1826-1831, 1842.
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Identifier: MS.11927
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:
1826-1831, 1842.
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.
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Correspondence and papers concerning the executry of William Elliot of Wells, the trustees of Wells estate, and the litigation of Sir William Francis Elliot, 7th Baronet of Stobs, with the latter (1819-1829).
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Wells executry and trust correspondence and papers.
Whitehaugh., 1711-1726.
File
Identifier: Ch.11634-11637
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Papers deemed unsuitable for inclusion in the MS. bound series.
Dates:
1711-1726.
William Robertson, merchant, La Rochelle, dealings with John Forbes., 1651.
File
Identifier: Ch.1673-1675
Wills and related documents., 1545-1870.
Sub-Series
Identifier: Ch.10366-10390
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The charters of the Minto family include titles to all the lands owned by the family in Roxburghshire, Fife, and Angus. The Roxburghshire titles include a few from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries but they and the Angus titles are not numerous until the seventeenth century. The earliest Fife titles however go back to the twelfth century, and the series is virtually complete from then until modern times.The lands of Headshaw were acquired by Sir Gilbert Elliot, 1st Baronet,...
Dates:
1545-1870.
Works concerning law compiled by Lord Milton., Early 18th century-mid 18th century.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.17814-17824
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:
Early 18th century-mid 18th century.
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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Miscellaneous papers of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun.
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Papers of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun concerning law .
Writings of Sir Walter Scott and papers closely associated with him., 1753-1871.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.1566-1571