Letter books.
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Books of blank or lined paper on which letters to be sent have been written; also manuscript copies of letters, originally on loose sheets, bound together, usually in chronological order. Not to be confused with letterpress copybooks where the copies are created through a mechanical process.
Found in 1557 Collections and/or Records:
Private letter-book of Sir Thomas John Cochrane, containing copies of his letters., 1840-1845.
Item
Identifier: MS.2607
Dates:
1840-1845.
Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., September 1835-March 1836.
Item
Identifier: MS.12048
Dates:
September 1835-March 1836.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856.
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Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.
Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., March-July 1836.
Item
Identifier: MS.12048A
Dates:
March-July 1836.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856.
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Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.
Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., July-December 1836.
Item
Identifier: MS.12048B
Dates:
July-December 1836.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856.
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Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.
Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., January-May 1837.
Item
Identifier: MS.12048C
Dates:
January-May 1837.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856.
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Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.
Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., May-November 1837.
Item
Identifier: MS.12048D
Dates:
May-November 1837.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856.
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Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.
Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., November 1837-May 1838.
Item
Identifier: MS.12048E
Dates:
November 1837-May 1838.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856.
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Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.
Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., May-September 1838.
Item
Identifier: MS.12048F
Dates:
May-September 1838.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856.
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Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.
Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., September 1838-March 1839.
Item
Identifier: MS.12048G
Dates:
September 1838-March 1839.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856.
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Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.
Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., March-September 1839.
Item
Identifier: MS.12048H
Dates:
March-September 1839.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856.
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Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.
Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., September-November 1839.
Item
Identifier: MS.12048J
Dates:
September-November 1839.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856.
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Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.
Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., November 1839-March 1840.
Item
Identifier: MS.12048K
Dates:
November 1839-March 1840.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856.
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Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.
Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., March-September 1840.
Item
Identifier: MS.12048L
Dates:
March-September 1840.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856.
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Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.
Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., September 1840-February 1841.
Item
Identifier: MS.12048M
Dates:
September 1840-February 1841.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856.
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Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.
Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., February-August 1841.
Item
Identifier: MS.12048N
Dates:
February-August 1841.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856.
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Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.
Private letter-book of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters., August-September 1841.
Item
Identifier: MS.12048P
Dates:
August-September 1841.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Political and diplomatic correspondence and papers of and concerning the 2nd Earl of Minto.
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Correspondence and papers of the 2nd Earl of Minto as First Lord of the Admiralty, 1835-1841, with further correspondence and papers on Admiralty and general naval affairs, 1822-1856.
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Private letter-books of the First Lord, chiefly letters written on his behalf by his Private Secretaries, but including copies of many of his own letters.
Private letter book of the Secretary of J G Thomson and Co., 1904-1908.
File
Identifier: Acc.9416/52
‘Private letter-book’, volume i, containing copies of letters mostly to applicants for posts under the ordnance., 1841
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.9.12
Dates:
1841
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray.
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Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray chiefly with reference to his position as master-general of the ordnance (1834-1835, 1841-1846).
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‘Private letter-book’ containing copies of letters mostly to applicants for posts under the ordnance.
‘Private letter-book’, volume ii, containing copies of letters mostly to applicants for posts under the ordnance., 1842.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.9.13
Dates:
1842.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray.
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Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray chiefly with reference to his position as master-general of the ordnance (1834-1835, 1841-1846).
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‘Private letter-book’ containing copies of letters mostly to applicants for posts under the ordnance.
‘Private letter-book’, volume ii, containing copies of letters mostly to applicants for posts under the ordnance., 1842-1843.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.9.14
Dates:
1842-1843.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray.
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Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray chiefly with reference to his position as master-general of the ordnance (1834-1835, 1841-1846).
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‘Private letter-book’ containing copies of letters mostly to applicants for posts under the ordnance.
‘Private letter-book’, volume ii, containing copies of letters mostly to applicants for posts under the ordnance., 1843-1845.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.9.15
Scope and Contents
There is a gap between 2 August 1843 and 21 March 1844.
Dates:
1843-1845.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray.
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Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray chiefly with reference to his position as master-general of the ordnance (1834-1835, 1841-1846).
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‘Private letter-book’ containing copies of letters mostly to applicants for posts under the ordnance.
‘Private letter-book’, volume ii, containing copies of letters mostly to applicants for posts under the ordnance., 1845-1846.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.46.9.16
Dates:
1845-1846.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray.
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Correspondence and papers of General Sir George Murray chiefly with reference to his position as master-general of the ordnance (1834-1835, 1841-1846).
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‘Private letter-book’ containing copies of letters mostly to applicants for posts under the ordnance.
Private letter-books of Sir Alexander Forrester Inglis Cochrane., 1806-1813.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.2296-2297
Dates:
1806-1813.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers, private and official, of Admiral the Honourable Sir Alexander Forrester Inglis Cochrane, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, and of his son Admiral Sir Thomas John Cochrane, Knight Commander of the Bath.
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Correspondence and papers, of the personal affairs of Admiral the Honourable Sir Alexander Forrester Inglis Cochrane, and of his son Admiral Sir Thomas John Cochrane.
'Private official book of letters written and received', from the time when Sir Thomas John Cochrane was Governor of Newfoundland., 1829-1834.
Item
Identifier: MS.2375
Dates:
1829-1834.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers, private and official, of Admiral the Honourable Sir Alexander Forrester Inglis Cochrane, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, and of his son Admiral Sir Thomas John Cochrane, Knight Commander of the Bath.
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Letters and papers of and concerning Sir Thomas John Cochrane as Governor of Newfoundland.
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'Private official book of letters written and received', from the time when Sir Thomas John Cochrane was Governor of Newfoundland; with an index.
'Private official book of letters written and received', from the time when Sir Thomas John Cochrane was Governor of Newfoundland; with an index., 1829-1834.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.2375-2376
Dates:
1829-1834.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence and papers, private and official, of Admiral the Honourable Sir Alexander Forrester Inglis Cochrane, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, and of his son Admiral Sir Thomas John Cochrane, Knight Commander of the Bath.
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Letters and papers of and concerning Sir Thomas John Cochrane as Governor of Newfoundland.