The papers include:

Letter, Groningen, 1730, of the tutor of Lord Jedburgh (afterwards 4th Marquess) to the latter's mother, regarding his studies and conduct (folio 25);

Part of a speech, 1737, of John, Duke of Argyll, opposing the bill for penalizing Edinburgh for the Porteous Riots (folio 27);

Memorandum, 1744, on the wages and output of colliers (folio 28);

Verse, 1812, 1814, undated (folios 40, 42, 44-46).