Typed copies of family and personal letters of members of the families of Trotter (of Horton, of Bush, and of Dreghorn), descended from Alexander Trotter of Kettleshiel., 1687-1884.
Scope and Contents
The letters, which formed a substantial part of the family papers kept at Dreghorn, were typed for (or possibly by), and are supplemented by typed explanatory notes of, Lieutenant-Colonel John Moubray Trotter of Colinton, fourth son of Archibald and younger brother of Coutts Trotter of Dreghorn.
The purpose for which the copies were made is unknown.
Dates
- Creation: 1687-1884.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
2 Volumes ; Quarto.
Arrangement
The letters are arranged in a single chronological sequence and bound into two volumes.
Existence and Location of Originals
The whereabouts of the originals is unknown.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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