Collection of autographs, chiefly concerning the 1st Duke of Wellington, which were originally tipped in or loosely enclosed in MS.15351: Album entitled ‘Military autographs’., 1808-1877.
Scope and Contents
The autographs consist of letters of and a few documents signed by the 1st Duke of Wellington, 1810-1847, undated, (folios 1-58), correspondence and accounts, 1814-1815, 1844-1848, concerning dinners where he was the guest of honour (folios 59-105), autograph letters, 1808-1877, of a number of contemporary generals, admirals and statesmen (folios 106-162), and a few documents, 1815-1817, relating to soldiers in the King's German Legion (folios 163-165).
Dates
- Creation: 1808-1877.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
165 Leaves
Arrangement
165 folios.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk