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Letter books.

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Books of blank or lined paper on which letters to be sent have been written; also manuscript copies of letters, originally on loose sheets, bound together, usually in chronological order. Not to be confused with letterpress copybooks where the copies are created through a mechanical process.

Found in 1557 Collections and/or Records:

Private letter-book of Sir Thomas John Cochrane, containing copies of his letters., 1840-1845.

 Item
Identifier: MS.2607
Dates: 1840-1845.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of Admirals the Honourable Sir Alexander Forrester Inglis Cochrane, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, and Sir Thomas John Cochrane, Knight Commander of the Bath, his son.

Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., September 1835-March 1836.

 Item
Identifier: MS.12048
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Private Secretaries were (successively Henry Tufnell, 1835-1839; William, Lord Melgund (acting), 1839-1841; and William Dougal Christie, April-September 1841). Most of the letters are concerned with promotion and other patronage matters.

Dates: September 1835-March 1836.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto. / Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856. / Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.

Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., March-July 1836.

 Item
Identifier: MS.12048A
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Private Secretaries were (successively Henry Tufnell, 1835-1839; William, Lord Melgund (acting), 1839-1841; and William Dougal Christie, April-September 1841). Most of the letters are concerned with promotion and other patronage matters.

Dates: March-July 1836.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto. / Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856. / Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.

Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., July-December 1836.

 Item
Identifier: MS.12048B
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Private Secretaries were (successively Henry Tufnell, 1835-1839; William, Lord Melgund (acting), 1839-1841; and William Dougal Christie, April-September 1841). Most of the letters are concerned with promotion and other patronage matters.

Dates: July-December 1836.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto. / Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856. / Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.

Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., January-May 1837.

 Item
Identifier: MS.12048C
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Private Secretaries were (successively Henry Tufnell, 1835-1839; William, Lord Melgund (acting), 1839-1841; and William Dougal Christie, April-September 1841). Most of the letters are concerned with promotion and other patronage matters.

Dates: January-May 1837.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto. / Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856. / Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.

Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., May-November 1837.

 Item
Identifier: MS.12048D
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Private Secretaries were (successively Henry Tufnell, 1835-1839; William, Lord Melgund (acting), 1839-1841; and William Dougal Christie, April-September 1841). Most of the letters are concerned with promotion and other patronage matters.

Dates: May-November 1837.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto. / Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856. / Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.

Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., November 1837-May 1838.

 Item
Identifier: MS.12048E
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Private Secretaries were (successively Henry Tufnell, 1835-1839; William, Lord Melgund (acting), 1839-1841; and William Dougal Christie, April-September 1841). Most of the letters are concerned with promotion and other patronage matters.

Dates: November 1837-May 1838.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto. / Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856. / Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.

Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., May-September 1838.

 Item
Identifier: MS.12048F
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Private Secretaries were (successively Henry Tufnell, 1835-1839; William, Lord Melgund (acting), 1839-1841; and William Dougal Christie, April-September 1841). Most of the letters are concerned with promotion and other patronage matters.

Dates: May-September 1838.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto. / Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856. / Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.

Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., September 1838-March 1839.

 Item
Identifier: MS.12048G
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Private Secretaries were (successively Henry Tufnell, 1835-1839; William, Lord Melgund (acting), 1839-1841; and William Dougal Christie, April-September 1841). Most of the letters are concerned with promotion and other patronage matters.

Dates: September 1838-March 1839.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto. / Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856. / Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.

Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., March-September 1839.

 Item
Identifier: MS.12048H
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Private Secretaries were (successively Henry Tufnell, 1835-1839; William, Lord Melgund (acting), 1839-1841; and William Dougal Christie, April-September 1841). Most of the letters are concerned with promotion and other patronage matters.

Dates: March-September 1839.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto. / Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856. / Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.

Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., September-November 1839.

 Item
Identifier: MS.12048J
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Private Secretaries were (successively Henry Tufnell, 1835-1839; William, Lord Melgund (acting), 1839-1841; and William Dougal Christie, April-September 1841). Most of the letters are concerned with promotion and other patronage matters.

Dates: September-November 1839.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto. / Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856. / Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.

Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., November 1839-March 1840.

 Item
Identifier: MS.12048K
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Private Secretaries were (successively Henry Tufnell, 1835-1839; William, Lord Melgund (acting), 1839-1841; and William Dougal Christie, April-September 1841). Most of the letters are concerned with promotion and other patronage matters.

Dates: November 1839-March 1840.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto. / Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856. / Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.

Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., March-September 1840.

 Item
Identifier: MS.12048L
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Private Secretaries were (successively Henry Tufnell, 1835-1839; William, Lord Melgund (acting), 1839-1841; and William Dougal Christie, April-September 1841). Most of the letters are concerned with promotion and other patronage matters.

Dates: March-September 1840.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto. / Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856. / Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.

Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., September 1840-February 1841.

 Item
Identifier: MS.12048M
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Private Secretaries were (successively Henry Tufnell, 1835-1839; William, Lord Melgund (acting), 1839-1841; and William Dougal Christie, April-September 1841). Most of the letters are concerned with promotion and other patronage matters.

Dates: September 1840-February 1841.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto. / Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856. / Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.

Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., February-August 1841.

 Item
Identifier: MS.12048N
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Private Secretaries were (successively Henry Tufnell, 1835-1839; William, Lord Melgund (acting), 1839-1841; and William Dougal Christie, April-September 1841). Most of the letters are concerned with promotion and other patronage matters.

Dates: February-August 1841.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto. / Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856. / Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.

Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., August-September 1841.

 Item
Identifier: MS.12048P
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Private Secretaries were (successively Henry Tufnell, 1835-1839; William, Lord Melgund (acting), 1839-1841; and William Dougal Christie, April-September 1841). Most of the letters are concerned with promotion and other patronage matters.

Dates: August-September 1841.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto. / Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856. / Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.

Private letter book of the Secretary of J G Thomson and Co., 1904-1908.

 File
Identifier: Acc.9416/52
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Associated companies and other organisations represented in the records include: The Carfraemill Hotel Co, Ltd; The Barnton Hotel Ltd; Barclay Perkins and Co, and Messrs Cockburn and Murray; The Littlemill Distillery Co; and the Scottish Wholesale Wine Distributors' Association.

Dates: 1904-1908.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Records of J G Thomson and Co, Ltd. / Correspondence and papers of J G Thomson and Co, Ltd. and associated companies and other organisations.

‘Private letter-book’, volume i, containing copies of letters mostly to applicants for posts under the ordnance., 1841

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.9.12
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The collection consists of letters, orders, reports, and maps relating to Murray’s military career, to his official and diplomatic duties and to his literary activities. It is arranged in nearly chronological order illustrating the various periods of his career.

Dates: 1841
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray. / Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray chiefly with reference to his position as master-general of the ordnance (1834-1835, 1841-1846). / ‘Private letter-book’ containing copies of letters mostly to applicants for posts under the ordnance.

‘Private letter-book’, volume ii, containing copies of letters mostly to applicants for posts under the ordnance., 1842.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.9.13
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The collection consists of letters, orders, reports, and maps relating to Murray’s military career, to his official and diplomatic duties and to his literary activities. It is arranged in nearly chronological order illustrating the various periods of his career.

Dates: 1842.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray. / Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray chiefly with reference to his position as master-general of the ordnance (1834-1835, 1841-1846). / ‘Private letter-book’ containing copies of letters mostly to applicants for posts under the ordnance.

‘Private letter-book’, volume ii, containing copies of letters mostly to applicants for posts under the ordnance., 1842-1843.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.9.14
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The collection consists of letters, orders, reports, and maps relating to Murray’s military career, to his official and diplomatic duties and to his literary activities. It is arranged in nearly chronological order illustrating the various periods of his career.

Dates: 1842-1843.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray. / Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray chiefly with reference to his position as master-general of the ordnance (1834-1835, 1841-1846). / ‘Private letter-book’ containing copies of letters mostly to applicants for posts under the ordnance.

‘Private letter-book’, volume ii, containing copies of letters mostly to applicants for posts under the ordnance., 1843-1845.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.9.15
Scope and Contents

There is a gap between 2 August 1843 and 21 March 1844.

Dates: 1843-1845.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray. / Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray chiefly with reference to his position as master-general of the ordnance (1834-1835, 1841-1846). / ‘Private letter-book’ containing copies of letters mostly to applicants for posts under the ordnance.

‘Private letter-book’, volume ii, containing copies of letters mostly to applicants for posts under the ordnance., 1845-1846.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.9.16
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The collection consists of letters, orders, reports, and maps relating to Murray’s military career, to his official and diplomatic duties and to his literary activities. It is arranged in nearly chronological order illustrating the various periods of his career.

Dates: 1845-1846.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray. / Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray chiefly with reference to his position as master-general of the ordnance (1834-1835, 1841-1846). / ‘Private letter-book’ containing copies of letters mostly to applicants for posts under the ordnance.

Private letter-books of Sir Alexander Forrester Inglis Cochrane., 1806-1813.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.2296-2297
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: The collection covers the Admiral the Honourable Sir Alexander Forrester Inglis Cochrane’s service in the Egyptian expedition of 1801, in his command off Ferrol in 1804 and 1805, and as Commander-in-Chief of the Leeward Islands from 1805 to 1814 and of the North American Station in 1814 and 1815; and that of Admiral Sir Thomas John Cochrane chiefly as Governor of Newfoundland from 1825 to 1834, and as second-in-command and, later, Commander-in-Chief of the East India Station from 1842 to...
Dates: 1806-1813.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers, private and official, of Admiral the Honourable Sir Alexander Forrester Inglis Cochrane, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, and of his son Admiral Sir Thomas John Cochrane, Knight Commander of the Bath. / Correspondence and papers, of the personal affairs of Admiral the Honourable Sir Alexander Forrester Inglis Cochrane, and of his son Admiral Sir Thomas John Cochrane.

'Private official book of letters written and received', from the time when Sir Thomas John Cochrane was Governor of Newfoundland., 1829-1834.

 Item
Identifier: MS.2375
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: The collection covers the Admiral the Honourable Sir Alexander Forrester Inglis Cochrane’s service in the Egyptian expedition of 1801, in his command off Ferrol in 1804 and 1805, and as Commander-in-Chief of the Leeward Islands from 1805 to 1814 and of the North American Station in 1814 and 1815; and that of Admiral Sir Thomas John Cochrane chiefly as Governor of Newfoundland from 1825 to 1834, and as second-in-command and, later, Commander-in-Chief of the East India Station from 1842 to...
Dates: 1829-1834.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers, private and official, of Admiral the Honourable Sir Alexander Forrester Inglis Cochrane, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, and of his son Admiral Sir Thomas John Cochrane, Knight Commander of the Bath. / Letters and papers of and concerning Sir Thomas John Cochrane as Governor of Newfoundland. / 'Private official book of letters written and received', from the time when Sir Thomas John Cochrane was Governor of Newfoundland; with an index.

'Private official book of letters written and received', from the time when Sir Thomas John Cochrane was Governor of Newfoundland; with an index., 1829-1834.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.2375-2376
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: The collection covers the Admiral the Honourable Sir Alexander Forrester Inglis Cochrane’s service in the Egyptian expedition of 1801, in his command off Ferrol in 1804 and 1805, and as Commander-in-Chief of the Leeward Islands from 1805 to 1814 and of the North American Station in 1814 and 1815; and that of Admiral Sir Thomas John Cochrane chiefly as Governor of Newfoundland from 1825 to 1834, and as second-in-command and, later, Commander-in-Chief of the East India Station from 1842 to...
Dates: 1829-1834.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers, private and official, of Admiral the Honourable Sir Alexander Forrester Inglis Cochrane, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, and of his son Admiral Sir Thomas John Cochrane, Knight Commander of the Bath. / Letters and papers of and concerning Sir Thomas John Cochrane as Governor of Newfoundland.

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