Correspondence chiefly of Sir David Dalrymple, but also including letters to his wife, Lady Janet Dalrymple., 1686-1724, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.25276
Scope and Contents
Much of the correspondence concerns Sir David Dalrymple's legal business and family affairs but there is some mention of national politics, the Parliamentary election for Haddington Burghs of 1713, and the battle of Sheriffmuir, 1715.
Dates
- Creation: 1686-1724, undated.
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
130 Leaves ; Folio and under.
Arrangement
130 folios.
Custodial History
The drafts of letters to George Baillie of Jerviswood and the Earl of Stair, 1716, were transferred to Newhailes from Logie Elphinstone in 1904.
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Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk