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Memorandums.

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Documents recording information used for internal communication.

Found in 993 Collections and/or Records:

Papers for the Designations Taskforce of SNH., 1994-1995.

 File
Identifier: Acc.13542/893
Scope and Contents

Taskforce was to provide a checklist of all statutory and non-statutory designations relevant to the work of SNH prepared to provide background information.

Dates: 1994-1995.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Magnus Magnusson. / Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). / Papers of the Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Designations Taskforce.

Papers found loosely enclosed within the Binders' registers of T and A Constable containing records of the binding and distribution of copies of 'Canada and its provinces', a work in many volumes printed for the Publishers' Association of Canada., 1914-1919, undated.

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Identifier: MS.23571
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Almost all of MS.23569 is blank: MS.23570 consists of a single gathering, the leaves having been taken out. MS.23571 consists of papers found loosely enclosed in MSS.23569-23570.

Dates: 1914-1919, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Letter books, correspondence and other records of the printing firm of T and A Constable, Edinburgh, together with records of the Edinburgh Press, which was amalgamated with the firm in 1936. / Letter books, correspondence and other records of the printing firm of T and A Constable, Edinburgh. / Binders' registers of T and A Constable containing records of the binding and distribution of copies of 'Canada and its provinces', a work in many volumes printed for the Publishers' Association of Canada.

Papers in the hand of Lady Elliot (wife of Sir Gilbert, 3rd Baronet)., 1758-[?Circa 1777], undated.

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Identifier: MS.12822
Scope and Contents

The contents are as follows. (i) Memorandum of family and political events, 1758 (folio 1); (ii) Biographical sketches of Sir Gilbert Elliot, 3rd Baronet, ?ca. 1777 (folio 5); (iii) Satirical notes on some of Lady Elliot's friends, undated (folio 13); (iv) Devotional papers, 1766, undated (folio 15).

Dates: 1758-[?Circa 1777], undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Literary papers, music and drawings of various members of the Elliot of Minto family.

Papers of Alexander Walker concerning the history of Gujarat., 1801-1823, undated.

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Identifier: MS.13840
Scope and Contents

The papers consist of:

(i) Memorandum, 1808, on the peninsula of Gujarat, probably the basis of MS.13839: 'Account of the British transactions in Guzerat’ (folio 1);

(ii) Notes and drafts, 1801-1823, undated, for the history of Gujarat (folio 32).

Dates: 1801-1823, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers, private and official, of Brigadier-General Alexander Walker. / Papers of and collected by Alexander Walker for proposed publications.

Papers of Alexander Walker during his retirement, including copies of earlier correspondence., 1783-[circa 1825], undated.

 Series
Identifier: MSS.13720-13740
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: 1783-[circa 1825], undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers, private and official, of Brigadier-General Alexander Walker.

Papers of Alexander Walker during his time in Malabar., [Circa 1772]-1818, undated.

 Series
Identifier: MSS.13601-13629
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: [Circa 1772]-1818, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers, private and official, of Brigadier-General Alexander Walker.

Papers of and collected by Alexander Walker for proposed publications., 1592-1594, 1775-1830.

 Series
Identifier: MSS.13775-13960
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: Majority of material found within 1592-1594, 1775-1830.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers, private and official, of Brigadier-General Alexander Walker.

Papers of and concerning Lord Boyd Orr.

 Fonds
Identifier: Acc.6545
Scope and Contents

Including manuscripts and typescripts of speeches, lectures, articles, reviews, broadcast talks, and memorandums, with correspondence and associated printed items.

Dates: 1938-1971.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Papers of and concerning Sir Gilbert Elliot, 3rd Baronet., 1742-1775.

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Identifier: MS.11036
Scope and Contents The contents are as follows. (i) Memorial for the ministers of the Church of Scotland on the window tax, 1757 (folio 1). See also MS.11017, folios 64-65. (ii) Notes and printed bill concerning the writ of Habeas Corpus, [1758] (folio 3); (iii) Drafts of speeches to be delivered in the House of Commons on the conduct of the war, with notes on bribery at elections and the swearing of oaths, [1759] (folio 11); (iv) Memorial for John Forbes of Culloden, 1762 (folio 22); (v) Notes relating...
Dates: 1742-1775.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Early papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Administrative and political papers of the Elliot family of Minto.

Papers of and concerning Sir Walter Scott.

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Identifier: MS.23069
Dates: 1789-1855, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Papers of and concerning Sir Walter Scott., [?1622-?1844], undated.

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Identifier: MS.1583
Scope and Contents The contents are as follows.(i) Writings and notes of Sir Walter Scott, chiefly in his autograph. They include letters to James Bailey, 1812, 1817, 1825, with Bailey's annotations, 1837; fragments of the essay on Pepys published in the ‘Quarterly Review’ for March 1826; two drafts of an address from the Magistrates and Freeholders of Selkirkshire to the House of Commons (see the 'Journal', 7-10 March 1831); a draft letter on the political situation, undated; epitaphs on Colonel...
Dates: [?1622-?1844], undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Letters and papers of Sir Walter Scott and his family and of John Gibson Lockhart, with those of clients and kinsmen of Walter Scott, Writer to the Signet. / Miscellaneous papers, largely associated with Sir Walter Scott.

Papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto., 1835-[circa 1840.]

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Identifier: MS.12064
Scope and Contents The contents are as follows. (i) Notes and papers, 1836-1839, concerning naval operations against the slave trade from West Africa (folio 1); (ii) The Countess of Minto's list of dinners given at the Admiralty, 1835-1839, with names of guests (folio 62); (iii) Copy of a circular, January 1838, regulating the entry of 1st Class Volunteers to the Navy (folio 68); (iv) Reports and other papers, 1835-1836, relating to the Russian Fleet and its naval establishments on the Black Sea, and to the...
Dates: 1835-[circa 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. / Admiralty papers and some associated correspondence on various subjects, of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.

Papers of and concerning the Scottish National Party., 1944-2000.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.13099/19-109
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: Dr Gordon Wilson, Scottish Nationalist politician and lawyer, was born in 1938. He was co-founder of Radio Free Scotland and Secretary of the Scottish National Party during the 1960s. Dr Wilson was a Member of Parliament for the Dundee East constituency (1974-1987). He was senior Vice-Chairman of the SNP (1973-1974) and parliamentary energy spokesman. He was Vice-Chairman for Oil (1972-1973), Director of the ‘It’s Scotland’s Oil’ Campaign (1972-1976), Senior Vice-Chairman of the SNP...
Dates: 1944-2000.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Political correspondence and papers of Dr Gordon Wilson, former leader of the Scottish National Party and MP for Dundee East.

Papers of and concerning William Elliot as Chief Secretary., 1806-[circa 1815], undated.

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Identifier: MS.12924
Scope and Contents The contents are as follows. (i) Copy of the address of the Presbyterian (Seceder) Synod of Ireland to the Chief Secretary, 10 April 1806 (folio 1); (ii) Copy of 'Resolutions respecting the Military of Ireland' by Henry Brooke Parnell (folio 3); (iii) Memorandum and copy of a letter concerning titles, ?1806 (folio 13); (iv) Papers, March-June 1807, concerning William Elliot's Chief Secretaryship fees and private account (folio 23); (v) Notes of William Elliot on the 'Suspension Bill',...
Dates: 1806-[circa 1815], undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers chiefly of William Nassau Elliot of Wells (?1736-1775), Barrister (Inner Temple), and of his son, William Elliot of Wells (1766-1818), Member of Parliament. / Correspondence and papers of and concerning William Elliot of Wells. / Correspondence and papers of William Elliot of Wells as Chief Secretary for Ireland in 1806-1807.

Papers of Charles Grant, Vicomte de Vaux, chiefly concerning South Africa and Mauritius., 1789-1799, undated.

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Identifier: MS.25165
Scope and Contents

The papers include notes and drafts on the history, inhabitants and life of the Cape (folios 1-18), a memorandum by Charles Grant, 1799, proposing negotiations with Mauritius (folio 38), and other material.

Dates: 1789-1799, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Charles Grant, Vicomte de Vaux.

Papers of Colonel George Cadell of the Madras Native Infantry, and of the firm of Arbuthnot and Company, merchants and agents in Madras.

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Identifier: MS.9861
Scope and Contents

George Cadell's papers, 1814-1837, are chiefly financial and include material on the Deccan prize-money (folio 1). The Arbuthnot papers, 1825-1831, undated, relate chiefly to financial affairs and commerce, with memoranda concerning business administration and the production of fabrics (folio 22).

Dates: 1814-1837, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Papers of Duncan Macrae reflecting his service in India and life in Bute after his retirement in 1868., 1850-1898, undated.

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Identifier: MS.15923
Dates: 1850-1898, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence, legal and genealogical papers of the Macrae family of Conchra and Ballimore.

Papers of Hector MacIver as schoolmaster at the Royal High School., 1945-1965, undated.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.26295-26298
Scope and Contents

Hector MacIver taught in the Royal High School in Edinburgh from 1945 to 1966; he was appointed Principal Teacher of English in 1947. Apart from his teaching, MacIver was particularly interested in drama, and regularly produced the school's plays, some of which were, with his encouragement, written by pupils. He also advised the editor of the school magazine, ‘Phaeton’, which he was instrumental in founding.

Dates: 1945-1965, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the author, broadcaster and schoolmaster, Hector MacIver (1910-1966).

Papers of Hugh Elliot relating to the Neapolitan Mission., 1802-1808, 1814.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.13023-13053
Scope and Contents

These papers cover every aspect of Hugh Elliot's official activities during his embassy at Naples and subsequently at Palermo, 1803-1806. In addition to normal diplomatic affairs, they deal extensively with naval operations in the Mediterranean and with military campaigns in southern Italy, particularly Calabria.

Dates: 1802-1808, 1814.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Family and general correspondence and the diplomatic papers of Hugh Elliot (1752-1830), younger brother of the 1st Earl of Minto.

Papers of James A A Porteous.

 Fonds
Identifier: Acc.7882
Scope and Contents

Including correspondence, memoranda, and minutes concerning the Scottish nationalist movement.

Dates: 1944-1974.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Papers of James Balfour of Pilrig, Director of the Darien Company., 1689-1698, 1753, undated.

 File
Identifier: MS.3582, folios 101-213
Scope and Contents

The contents include subscription-lists, accounts, lists of ship's equipment, stores, etc., bills, and memoranda, with a few letters. There is also a letter of David Hume to James Balfour of Pilrig, Professor of Moral Philosophy at Edinburgh, with a draft reply by Balfour, 1753 (folio 213).

Dates: 1689-1698, 1753, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers in the process of Sir Robert Spottiswoode, Lord New Abbey; papers from the library at Duns Castle, Berwickshire; and papers of James Balfour of Pilrig, director of the Darien Company. / Papers in the process of Sir Robert Spottiswoode, Lord New Abbey; papers from the library at Duns Castle, Berwickshire; and papers of James Balfour of Pilrig, director of the Darien Company.

Papers of James Graham of Airth (succeeded 1790), and Thomas Graham Stirling, concerning their travels and business in India., 1782-1836, undated.

 Series
Identifier: MSS.10919-10923
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: The papers concern all the normal features of the domestic life and estate management of a Scottish family. They cover mainly the period from 1717, when James Graham, Judge Admiral, first acquired the lands, until the 1840s, when William Graham, his great-grandson, ceased to run the estate himself, but they also contain both earlier and later material. Most of the material concerns William Graham (succeeded 1746, died 1790), and his son Thomas Graham Stirling (succeeded 1806, died 1836). The...
Dates: 1782-1836, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Family papers, chiefly eighteenth to nineteenth century, of the Grahams of Airth.

Papers of James Haldane Stewart Lockhart, concerning administration in Wei Hai Wei, and Chinese art and literature.

 Collection
Identifier: Dep.83- is now Acc.4138.
Dates: 1859-1937.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Papers of James Halliday, former chairman of the SNP, and two minute books of the National Party of Scotland.

 Fonds
Identifier: Acc.13417
Scope and Contents James Halliday (1927-2013) played a pivotal role in stabilising the SNP in the 1950s. He replaced Dr Robert D. McIntyre as chairman of the party in 1956, thus becoming the youngest chairman at the age of 28. However, this promotion was not devoid of problems as internal divisions had to be overcome. By the 1959 election the prospects of the party had started to improve. There were five candidates contesting seats, including Halliday himself who stood once more for Stirling burghs. That same...
Dates: 1928-2005, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Papers of James Porteous.

 Fonds
Identifier: Acc.7505
Scope and Contents

Including minutes, reports and memorandums concerning the Scottish Covenant Association, Scottish Convention, and the Scottish National Development Council Economic Committee.

With editorial correspondence concerning the periodical, "Today and Tomorrow".

Dates: 1935-1970.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

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