Correspondence concerning the Sheriffship of Forfar, 1806-1807, and patronage disputes, 1836., 1806-1807, 1836.
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows: (i) Correspondence, 1806-1807, concerning the Sheriffship of Forfar. Writers include John Hagart, Advocate; Adam Duff of Findon, Advocate (who was appointed Sheriff in 1807); Robert Cullen, Lord Cullen; and Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville. (Folio 1.) (ii) Correspondence concerning patronage disputes in 1836 relating to the Postmasterships of Arbroath (folio 38) and Brechin (folio 157). (Folio 38.)
Dates
- Creation: 1806-1807, 1836.
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Extent
167 Leaves
Arrangement
167 folios.
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