Memorandums.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Documents recording information used for internal communication.
Found in 836 Collections and/or Records:
Memorandum by Lieutenant-Colonel John Munro, Quartermaster-General, concerning disaffection in the Madras Army., 1809.
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Identifier: MS.11659
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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:
1809.
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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Letters and papers of and concerning the Madras Government and Army.
Memorandum by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill on a balloon constructed by the Aeronaut, William Saddler in 1823., [1823, or after.]
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Identifier: MS.19400
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From the Series:
Thomas Traill was born in Orkney in 1781 of the family of Traill of Tirlot and the collection includes miscellaneous genealogical, legal and historial material relating to Orkney. He graduated in medicine in the University of Edinburgh in 1802 and by 1803 had settled in practice in Liverpool where he became a prominent figure being prime mover in the foundation of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Liverpool of which he was first Secretary, and assisting in the foundation of the Royal...
Dates:
[1823, or after.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence, diaries, and literary papers of Thomas Stewart Traill, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at Edinburgh University, and of his family.
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Miscellaneous papers of and concerning Professor Thomas Stewart Traill, and his family.
Memorandum, by Sir John Barrow, 1st Baronet, of Ulverstone, Secretary of the Admiralty, concerning the north-west passage, and supporting the opinions thereon of Sir William Edward Parry., 1823.
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Identifier: MS.3845
Memorandum, circa 1735, of John Haldane of Lanrick to his son Patrick (who later became a physician), a copy of Patrick's will, 1760, and three apparently unrelated papers, 18th century, of medical interest., 18th century.
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Identifier: MS.20260, folios 73-77
Memorandum concerning imperfect books and books in the course of publication at the Faculty of Advocates Library., 1816.
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Identifier: F.R.336/2
Scope and Contents
Memorandum concerning imperfect books and books in the course of publication at the Faculty of Advocates Library, dated August 1816. Also includes a letter regarding the catalogue of imperfect books, dated 3rd September 1816, J G Dalyell, Advocate.
Dates:
1816.
Memorandum concerning the manufacture of linen, inserted in ‘Reasons for encouraging the linnen manufacture of Scotland’ (London, 1735) by Patrick Lindesay., 1711.
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Identifier: MS.6601 [L.C.2583]
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From the Series:
These are the more substantial of the letters, papers and notes found in the Lauriston Castle Collection of printed books, whether pasted or inserted loosely into volumes or as inscriptions written in books.
Dates:
1711.
Memorandum concerning the supply of stores and provisions to the Navy, by the Honourable John Cochrane, Deputy Commissary to Forces in America., 1793.
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Identifier: MS.3846
Memorandum for James Graham of Grahamshall showing why he must raise a summons of reduction against William Buchanan, son to Captain William Buchanan for lands in Harray., 1684.
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Identifier: Ch.15369
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
These documents relate to Professor Traill`s family the Traills of Tirlot in Orkney, his daughter`s family, the Omonds, and the Grahams of Breckness and Gorthie.
Dates:
1684.
'Memorandum for making a distinct catalogue of a library', Edinburgh, 1759, and other papers., 18th century.
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Identifier: MS.2975, folios 39-84
Scope and Contents
With a note (folio 49 verso) that a copy was made for William Palmer, Attorney, Ironmongers' Lane, London, as a guide to making his own catalogue; a catalogue of a library (not apparently relating to the preceding memorandum), eighteenth century (folio 50); and an alphabetical list of styles (folio 84).
These may have come from the collection of Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe (information supplied by the donor).
Dates:
18th century.
Memorandum issued by director of the department of royal electrical and mechanical engineers retained by James Johnston., 1976
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Identifier: Acc.13818/86
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From the Fonds:
Major-General James Johnston was born in Edinburgh in August 1939. He was educated at George’s Watson’s College, Welbeck College and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, from which he was commissioned in July 1959 into the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. He underwent postgraduate training at the Royal Military Academy of science and REME Officers School.
His training was completed by 1965 and he served several appointments as commanding officer within Germany and the United...
Dates:
1976
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of Major-General James Johnston
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Papers relating to the military career of James Johnston.
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Papers relating to James Johnston as a staff officer and in higher command.
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Papers relating to James Johnston's posting at the directorate of royal electrical and mechanical engineers.
‘Memorandum of affaires att Edinburgh the 10 of feb: 1691.’, 1691.
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Identifier: Adv.MS.80.7.6
Scope and Contents
The volume also contains accounts.
Dates:
1691.
Memorandum of Alexander Walker on the 'origin of money in Malabar'., [Circa 1800.]
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Identifier: MS.13825
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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:
[Circa 1800.]
Memorandum of menus, undated, of Cecilia Combe., Early 19th century-mid 19th century.
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Identifier: MS.7467
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From the Series:
MSS.7443-7445 are written in German, having been delivered on George Combe's tour in Germany in 1842.
The phrenological reports (MSS.7452-7455) comprise the phrenological measurements of many persons, both well-known and obscure, with reports and descriptions of their mental capabilities and weaknesses.
The papers of Cecilia Combe contain a selection of literary efforts, diaries of tours, and the usual memoranda and inventories kept by nineteenth-century housewives.
Dates:
Early 19th century-mid 19th century.
Memorandum of recipes, undated, of Cecilia Combe., Early 19th century-mid 19th century.
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Identifier: MS.7468
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
MSS.7443-7445 are written in German, having been delivered on George Combe's tour in Germany in 1842.
The phrenological reports (MSS.7452-7455) comprise the phrenological measurements of many persons, both well-known and obscure, with reports and descriptions of their mental capabilities and weaknesses.
The papers of Cecilia Combe contain a selection of literary efforts, diaries of tours, and the usual memoranda and inventories kept by nineteenth-century housewives.
Dates:
Early 19th century-mid 19th century.
Memorandum of William Chambers on the transportation of convicts., 1829.
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Identifier: Adv.MS.46.8.9
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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:
1829.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray.
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Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray with reference to his position as governor of the Royal Military College, Sandhurst (1819-1824), commander in chief in Ireland (1825-1828), and secretary of state for the Colonies (1828-1830).
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Letters to General Sir George Murray, and related papers with reference to his position as governor of the Royal Military College, Sandhurst (1819-1824), commander in chief in Ireland (1825-1828), and secretary of state for the Colonies (1828-1830).
Memorandum on financial affairs in Canada by the Honourable John Cochrane, Deputy Commissary to Forces in America, addressed to Thomas Harley, Lord Mayor of London, and Henry Drummond, Banker., 1787.
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Identifier: MS.3849
Memorandum on the launch of the Wetland Bird Survey., 1993.
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Identifier: Acc.13542/1150
Scope and Contents
To co-ordinate counts of non-breeding birds throughout the UK.
Dates:
1993.
'Memorandum on the origin and functions of the Indian Governments' by W S Meyer, compiled for the Royal Commission on Decentralization (Simla, 1907)., 1907.
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Identifier: MS.12622
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Gilbert John Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1845- 1914), who was styled Viscount Melgund from 1859 and succeeded as Earl of Minto in 1891. He served in the army in the Russo-Turkish War, 1877, in Afghanistan, 1879, and in Egypt, 1882; from 1883 to 1886 he was Military Secretary to the 5th Marquess of Lansdowne, Governor-General of Canada, from 1898 to 1904 he was himself Governor-General of Canada, and from 1905 to 1910 he was Viceroy of India. He was also much involved in local affairs,...
Dates:
1907.
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 Gilbert John Elliot Murray Kynynmound (1845-1914), 4th Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of and concerning the 4th Earl of Minto relating to India.
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Printed summaries of the 4th Earl of Minto's administration.
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Printed summaries of the 4th Earl of Minto's administration: Home Department and related topics.
Memorandum probably by Captain Evan MacPherson, entitled ‘Private hints submitted to Mr Dundas respecting the clan levy’, concerning the recruitment of Highlanders for military service in Ireland., 2 May 1797.
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Identifier: MS.14838, folio 182
Memorandum titled ‘Il Cattolicismo in Iscozia’., [Circa 1594.]
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Identifier: MS.317
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The memorandum begins, "A voler indurre il Rè di Scotia à dichiararsi Cattolico, òd almeno à fare in quel Regno la conditione de Cattolici migliore, ogn’altra strada parra sempre più buona, che quella della forza, è delle Arme".
Dates:
[Circa 1594.]
'Memorandum upon several points of commerce with Ireland', discussing the policy to be adopted with regard to Irish trade with various countries (America, India, Portugal), duties and drawbacks on Irish foods, and the position of Ireland relative to treaties with foreign countries., 1784.
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Identifier: MS.65
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From the Series:
Contains also some copies of replies or of draft replies.
Dates:
1784.
'Memorandum upon the state of the Native Army of Madras', by John Malcolm., 1808.
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Identifier: MS.11653
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:
1808.
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.
Memorandums issued by James Johnston., 1976
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Identifier: Acc.13818/87
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Major-General James Johnston was born in Edinburgh in August 1939. He was educated at George’s Watson’s College, Welbeck College and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, from which he was commissioned in July 1959 into the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. He underwent postgraduate training at the Royal Military Academy of science and REME Officers School.
His training was completed by 1965 and he served several appointments as commanding officer within Germany and the United...
Dates:
1976
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of Major-General James Johnston
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Papers relating to the military career of James Johnston.
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Papers relating to James Johnston as a staff officer and in higher command.
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Papers relating to James Johnston's posting at the directorate of royal electrical and mechanical engineers.
‘Memorandums of action taken’., 1836-1841.
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Identifier: Adv.MS.46.9.10
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:
1836-1841.
Memorandums received by the 1st Earl of Minto., 1800-1813.
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Identifier: MS.11323
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows.
(i) Memorandum of Sir John Coxe Hippisley, 1806, concerning the effects of the Treaty of Pressburg on the Balkans and the land route to India, with a memorandum, 1800, proposing a Franco-Russian military expedition to India (folio 1);
(ii) Memorandum of Colonel Barry Close at Poona, 1808, concerning a possible French invasion of India by land (folio 12);
(iii) Memorandum of Lieutenant John Canning at Calcutta, 1813, giving an account of the Burmese empire (folio...
Dates:
1800-1813.
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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General correspondence and papers of the 1st Earl of Minto containing material relating to all aspects of his Indian career.
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Correspondence and papers chiefly received by the 1st Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence, papers, and memorandums chiefly received by the 1st Earl of Minto.