Papers of the Douglas family of Springwood Park, chiefly printed, concerning the Roxburghe Peerage Case., 1806-1834.
File
Identifier: MS.8095
Scope and Contents
The papers are connected with the lawsuit for the Roxburghe estates, which took place after the death of the 4th Duke of Roxburghe in 1805.
Dates
- Creation: 1806-1834.
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Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
127 Leaves
Arrangement
127 folios.
Custodial History
The papers came into the hands of the Douglas family from a relation, Sir Henry Hay-Makdougall, 4th Baronet, of Makerstoun, who was a residuary legatee to the 3rd Duke.
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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