Papers concerning the Lauderdale and Tweeddale families., 1663-early 18th century, undated.
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
(i) Accounts, 1663-1680, of the Duke of Lauderdale with Sir William Sharp (folio 1);
(ii) Accounts, 1677-1678, of debts due by the Duke of Lauderdale (folio 47);
(iii) Memoranda, 1666, concerning the marriage contract between the 2nd Marquess of Tweeddale and Lady Mary Maitland, with a copy of the discharge, 1668, by the 1st Marquess of Tweeddale to the 2nd Marquess and Lady Mary Maitland (folio 57);
(iv) Papers, 1671-1684, undated, relating to the executry of Anna, Countess of Lauderdale, especially the disposal of her jewels (see also MS.14499, folio 19) (folio 81);
(v) Copies of the Duke of Lauderdale’s will, 1675-1677 (folio 141);
(vi) Papers, 1671-1708, undated, chiefly legal, concerning the teinds of Pinkie and Inverkeithing (folio 147);
(vii) Papers, circa 1686, including rentals, concerning the exchange of Pinkie and Lethington between the 2nd Marquess of Tweeddale and the Duchess of Lauderdale (folio 147);
(viii) Rentals, late 17th century or early 18th century, of Lauderdale lands (folio 209);
(ix) Inventories, 1672-1714, of writs and papers (folio 217).
Dates
- Creation: 1663-early 18th century, undated.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
257 Leaves
Arrangement
257 folios.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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