Papers of Charles Grant, Vicomte de Vaux, chiefly concerning South Africa and Mauritius., 1789-1799, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.25165
Scope and Contents
The papers include notes and drafts on the history, inhabitants and life of the Cape (folios 1-18), a memorandum by Charles Grant, 1799, proposing negotiations with Mauritius (folio 38), and other material.
Dates
- Creation: 1789-1799, undated.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
43 Leaves ; Folio and under.
Arrangement
i + 42 folios.
Custodial History
The manuscript was formerly in the library of Sir Thomas Phillipps.
Separated Materials
A printed map of Mauritius, circa 1800, has been transferred to the Map Library.
Bibliography
'Catalogus Librorum Manuscriptorum in Bibliotheca D. Thomae Phillipps, Bt.' (1837-1871): manuscript 18287.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk