The contents are as follows:

(i) Letters, ?1850-1860, of Lord Charles Edward Hay to his parents, including letters from South Africa (folios 1);

(ii) Letters, 1850-1857, undated, of Lady (Jane) Taylor to Lord Charles Edward Hay (folio 12);

(iii) Letters, 1852-1858, of the 9th Marquess of Tweeddale to Lord Charles Edward Hay (folio 154);

(iv) Letters, 1852-1858, undated, of Lady (Emily) Peel to Lord Charles Edward Hay (folio 189);

(v) Letters, 1850-1858, undated, to Lord Charles Edward Hay from various members of his family (folio 255).