Letters of William Lockhart with a pen and ink drawing relating to the San Jacinto sugar plantation in Peru.
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of fifteen letters mostly from William Lockhart, administrator of San Jacinto sugar plantation in Peru from 1876 to 1882, with some from other correspondents and a pen and ink drawing showing the plantation works.
Most of the letters are addressed to his Robert Lockhart in Dunoon. The correspondence deals with the daily affairs of the plantation, Peruvian politics and general family matters.
Dates
- Creation: c. 1880s-1904
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.01 Linear metres (1 file and one outsize item)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
The material is generally in good condition although some of the letters appear slightly frayed on the edges.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, Lyon and Turnbull, Lot 96, November 20147 November 2014
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 13 11 2014
- 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
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk