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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.

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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

Normal access conditions apply.

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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