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Papers of the Douglas family of Springwood Park chiefly concerning the purchase of Bridgend and Longnewton estates., 1742-1859.

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Identifier: MS.8077

Scope and Contents

Bridgend (afterwards Springwood Park) was bought by Sir James Douglas in 1750, and Longnewton in 1765. Some of these papers relate to a dispute with Sir William Scott of Ancrum over the teinds of Longnewton.

Dates

  • Creation: 1742-1859.

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Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

157 Leaves

Arrangement

157 folios.

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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