Notebook, labelled 'No. 3', compiled by James Stuart, probably from the archives of the East India Company, prior to sailing for India in November 1775 to take up his military appointment at Madras, containing historical and other information about the Carnatic and the Mogul Empire., 1775, 1789.
Item
Identifier: MS.8436
Scope and Contents
Beginning at the end of the volume, and interspersed with the Indian notes, are notes made by James Stuart in 1789 in the British Museum as material for 'Genealogical history of the Stewarts' by Andrew Stuart.
Dates
- Creation: 1775, 1789.
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
156 Leaves ; Oblong Octavo.
Arrangement
156 folios.
Separated Materials
The notebook is one of a series compiled by James Stuart before sailing for India (see MSS.5381-5386).
Bibliography
Stuart, Andrew. 'Genealogical history of the Stewarts' (London, 1798).
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Repository Details
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National Library of Scotland
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manuscripts@nls.uk