Letters and papers of the 1st and 2nd Dukes of Argyll.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.29.3.5
Scope and Contents
Most of the papers concern the settling of the 1st Duke`s affairs after his death in 1703, with particular reference to his estate at Chirton in Northumberland. Many of the letters are addressed to James Anderson, Writer to the Signet, who was acting on behalf of Elizabeth, Dowager Duchess of Argyll.
Dates
- Creation: 1682-1720.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (xiv +109 folios. Folio and under.)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.
Bibliography
Some of the correspondence has been published by James Maidment in ‘Argyle Papers’ (Edinburgh, 1834).
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 03 07 2015
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk