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Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Use:
Questions regarding permission to publish may be directed to the Rare Books and Manuscript Librarian, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
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Preferred Citation:
Dunmore Family Papers (I), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Acquisition Information:
Papers were deposited at the College of William and Mary and later given back to the Dunmore Family except for the items relating to Virginia. The papers are now in the Scottish National Archives, Register House, Edinburgh.
Processing Information:
Box and Folder List compiled by Zach Woodward, SCRC staff, in April 2011.
Scope and Contents
Letters and papers of the Earls of Dunmore, a branch of the Murray family of Scotland. All of the papers, except eleven items relating to Virginia, 1770, 1776 are photocopies. The early papers relate to lands in Brabant (a province of the Netherlands) inherited from the 7th Earl of Derby and his wife, and to the role of Charles Murray, 1st Earl of Dunmore (1661- 1710) as Master of the Horse to Queen Mary, the wife of James II.
Eighteenth century papers relate to the Jacobite conspiracies of 1703 and 1745, the War of Austrian Succession in which John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore (1685-1752) served in Flanders and also relate to the career of Dunmore (1732-1809), governor of Virginia, 1771-1775. There are four letters from George Washington to Lord Dunmore.
The nineteenth century papers include letters from George, 5th Earl of Dunmore to his agent Thomas Jack. Topics in the collection include the marriage of Prince Augustus Frederick to Lady Augusta Murray.
Prominent correspondents include Edward VII and his wife Alexandra (to Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore), Queen Victoria, Prince Adolphus Frederick (Duke of Cambridge), Sir William Johnson, Henry Pelham and Marshal Saxe.
George Washington letter to Lord Dunmore, 1774 in Box 3 Locked Section.
Related Material
See also; Dunmore Family Papers (II), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Austrian Succession, War of, 1740-1748
- Brabant (Duchy)
- Correspondence
- Financial records
- Jacobites
- Mary, of Modena, Queen, consort of James II, King of England, 1658-1718
- Photocopies
- Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
Significant Persons Associated With the Collection
- Alexandra, Queen, consort of Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1844-1925
- Augusta, Princess, wife of Prince Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge, d. 1889
- Cambridge, Adolphus Frederick, Duke of, 1774-1870
- Dunmore, Charles Adolphus Murray, Earl of, 1841-1907
- Dunmore, Charles Murray, Earl of, 1661-1710
- Dunmore, George Murray, Earl of, 1762-1836
- Dunmore, John Murray, 4th Earl of, 1732-1809
- Dunmore, John Murray, Earl of, 1685-1752
- Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910
- Johnson, William, Sir, 1715-1774
- Mary, of Modena, Queen, consort of James II, King of England, 1658-1718
- Pelham, Henry, 1695?-1754
- Saxe, Maurice, comte de, 1696-1750
- Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901
Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Brabant (Duchy)
- Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
Container List
First three folders contain genealogical notes and correspondence between John Stewart Bryan and Jack E. Morpurgo, 1938-1942, concerning the acquisition of the Dunmore Family Papers. The earliest papers of the collection relate to the land in Brabant, Holland and Zealand which the Dunmore family inherited from Jacques Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby (1607-1672) and his wife Charlotte de la Tremoille. Letters to Amelia Sophia, Lady Marquess of Atholl (d. 1702/03), mother of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, describing Europe during the early 1680's. Accounts for the household of James, Duke of York, until 1689 relative to 1st Earl's position as Master of the Horse for James' wife and daughter. After the triumph of William, Prince of Orange, the 1st Earl was called to Parliament. Letters, 1702-1709, between Charles and his older brother John, 1st Duke of Atholl (1659/60-1724) discussing jobs, the treachery of Simon Fraser, James, 2nd Duke of Queensberry (1672-1724), and the Glencoe Massacre. Letters to William Murray, 3rd Earl (1696-1756) from his niece Anne Chochrane concerning social news between 1720 and 1722. Financial matters of William Murray are also included in this box.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id85999
Morpurgo, Jack E. Re: correspondence concerning the Dunmore papers, to and from John Stewart Bryan1938 May 5-1942 November 14Scope and Contents
1938 May 5 - 1942 November 14. Morpurgo, Jack E. Re: correspondence concerning the Dunmore papers, to and from John Stewart Bryan. Manuscript.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id86000
Description of Dunmore collection and genealogical material1940's-1950'sScope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1940s-1950s. Re: description of Dunmore collection and genealogical material. Manuscript.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2a id86001
Genealogical chart of the Dunmore family, done by Sill Moria Coghlan1967 FebruaryScope and Contents
1967 February. Re: Genealogical cjart of the Dunmore family, done by Sill Moria Coghlan.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id86002
Jacques Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby, and his wife Charlote [sic] de la Tremoille, Rushen, to [?]1650 May 16Scope and Contents
1650 May 16. Jacques Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby, and his wife Charlote [sic] de la Tremoille, Rushen, to [?]. Re: letter of attorney granting the power to register in the courts or chambers of the provinces of Holland the contract between the Earl of Derby and his wife, and Henry, Duke of Tremoille and the Duke of Thouars. Arrangements for the Prince of Tarente, son of the Duke of Tremoille. 2 pages. Document Signed. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id86003
Jacques Stanely, 7th Earl of Derby and his wife Charlote [sic] de la Tremoille, Rushen, to Sir Daniel Trioche1650 June 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1650 Juine [June] 10. Jacques Stanely, 7th Earl of Derby and [his wife] Charlote [sic] de la Tremoille, Rushen, to Sir [Daniel] Trioche. Re: authority to gather rents in Holland. 1 page. Manuscript signed. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id86004
Charlote de la Tremoille to Daniel Trioche and Charles Stanley (son of James, 7th Earl of Derby)1650 August 8Scope and Contents
1650 August 8 O.S. Charlote de la Tremoille to Daniel Trioche and Charles Stanley [son of James, 7th Earl of Derby]. Re: authority to collect rents in Holland. 1 pag. Manuscript signed. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id86005
Henry Pierrepont, 1st Marquis of Dorchester, to John, 2nd Earl of Atholl1670 October 25Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1670 October 25. Henry Pierrepont, 1st Marquis of Dorchester, to John, 2nd Earl of Athol Re: family news. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 7 id86006
R[?] de [Leinsesor?] to Co [?] Werden1670 December 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1670 December 26. R[?] de [Leinsesor?] to Co [?] Werden. Re: death of Guillaume Stanley; rents in Brabant. 2 pages. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 8 id86007
R[?] de [Leinsesor?], La Hague, to Madame [?]1671 August 7Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1671 August 7. R[?] de [Leinsesor?], La Hague, to Madame [?]. Re: rents in Brabant, Holland, and Zeeland, collected in 1659 according to the instructions of [Charlotte de la Tremoille] Duchess of Derby; disruptions by war and reduction of rents. 4 pages. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 9 id86008
Account of the "charge of the Queene's [sic, Katherine wife of Charles II] Stables by the Old Establishment."1674 JulyScope and Contents
1674 July. Re: account of the "charge of the Queene's [sic, Katherine wife of Charles II] Stables by the Old Establishment." 3 pages. Manuscript.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 10 id86009
William George Richard Stanley, 9th Earl of Derby, Lion (Lyon) to Katherine Pierrepont, Mqs. of Dorchester1675 May 29Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1675 May 29. [William George Richard Stanley, 9th Earl of] Derby, Lion (Lyon) to [Katherine Pierrepont], Mqs. of Dorchester. Re: visits and family news. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 11 id86010
[?], Paris, to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl)1679 March 4Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1679 March 4. [?], Paris, to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl). Re: hopes Mr. [?] Murray has delivered the Spanish snuff and necklaces; Mother is going to Scotland; finances; Duke Hamilton; leaving for Angiers [sic]. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 12 id86011
[?], Angijers, to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl)1679 September 17Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1679 Sep[tember] 17. [?], Ang[ijers], to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl). Re: faults charged against Mr. [?] Elphestone; charges made by Lord [?] Stranevez. 4 pages. Fragment
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 13 id86012
[?], Paris, to mother (Amelia Sophia), Marquess of Atholl, Tullibardine, Scotland1680 July 31Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [16]80 July 31. [?], Paris, to mother (Amelia Sophia), Marquess of Atholl, Tullibardine, Scotland. Re: Mr. [?] Elphestone is ill with a feaver [fever] ; needs money to go to the Hague. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 14 id86013
[?] Sunderland, for Charles Rex, at Whitehall, to James Duke of Ormond1680 September 15Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1680 September 15. [?] Sunderland, for Charles Rex, at Whitehall, to James Duke of Ormond. Re: Richard, Viscount Lumly, is to replace Lewis, Earl of Fheversham, as Master of the Horse to the Queen. 1 page. Manuscript signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 15 id86015
[?], Amsterdam, to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl)1680 September 17 [7?]Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1680 September 17/7. [?], Amsterdam, to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl). Re: correspondence; money from Mr. [?] Kinscott; Mr. [?] Sidney introduced them to their Highnesses. 4 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 16 id86016
[?], London, to (Amelia Sophia), Marquess of Atholl, Tullibardine1680 September 16Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1680 September 16. [?], London, to (Amelia Sophia), Marquess of Atholl, Tullibardine. Re: passage to England with Mr. [?] Sidney who may try to get [?]'s brother a command under the Prince of Orange; news from Mr. [?] Callender; correspondence; finances; Mr. Charles went with [?] Lauderdale to the Baths; trying to see the King. 4 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 17 id86017
Jon. Hartling, Holyrood House, to Robert Werden1681 November 18Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1681 November 18. Jon. Hartling, Holyrood House, to Robert Werden. Re: receipt for money and for account of his Majesties house. 1 page. Manuscript signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 18 id86018
John, 1st Marquis of Atholl, Edenburgh to [?] Werden1682 December 7Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [16]82 December 7. John, 1st Marquis of Atholl, Edenburgh to [?] Werden. Re: proposed marriage of his son Charles. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 19 id86019
John, 1st Marquis of Atholl to [?] Werden1682 December 28Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [1682] December 28. [John, 1st Marquis of ] A[tholl] to [?] Werden. Re: assets to marriage of his son to Werden's granddaughter. Werden's faithful service to his Royal Highness James, Duke of York. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 20 id86020
Copy of warrant from John Werden1683 July 28Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [1683 July 28]. [?]. Re: copy of warrant from John Werden for James, Duke of Yorke [sic], St. James's, to Benjamin Bathurst, that Charles Murray is now "Master of the Horse" for James' daughter Ann. 1 page. Manuscript. Copy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 21 id86021
"An Account of New Years Gifts paid by her Matie Queen Catherine (wife of Charles II) annually to send all of her officers & Servants."before 1684Scope and Contents
Before 1684. Re: "An Account of New Years Gifts paid by her Matie Queen Catherine (wife of Charles II) anually to send all of her officers & Servants." Manuscript.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 22 id86022
Robert Werden, Winchester, to Catherine, Lady Murray (wife of Charles, to be 1st Earl of Dunmore)1684 September 6Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [16]84 September 6. Robert Werden, Winchester, to Catherine, Lady Murray (wife of Charles, to be 1st Earl of Dunmore). Re: her husband had an attack of "the Stone or something lyke [sic] it." Doctor prescription given. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 23 id86023
James, Duke of York & Albany, to Peter Apsley and Benjamin Bathurst1684 [1685?] January 18Scope and Contents
1684/5 January 18. James, Duke of York & Albany, to Peter Apsley and Benjamin Bathurst. Re: appointment of Lord Charles Murray as Master of the Horse for Mary Beatrix D'Este, the Duchess of York. John Werden signs for James.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 24 id86348
"Abstract of what belongs to the Groomes of his Maj'ts Bedchamber towards performances of theire Duties..."1685 May 4Scope and Contents
1685 May 4. Re: "Abstract of what belongs to the Groomes of his Maj'ts Bedchamber towards performances of theire Duties...." 5 pages. Manuscript.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 25 id86344
Order, from Rochester for James Rex, at Whitehall, to the Attorney General, given additional to the consort, Queen Mary1685 July 25Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [1685 July 25]. [?]. Re: order, from Rochester for James Rex, at Whitehall, to the Attorney General, given additional to the consort, Queen Mary. 2 pages. Copy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 26 id86345
W.G. Laynard, W. Swinthin, W. Firebrae, J. Bathsby, Board of Greencloath at Windsor Castle, to Charles Murray1685 August 18Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1685 August 18. W.G. Laynard, W. Swinthin, W. Firebrae, J. Bathsby, Board of Greencloath at Windsor Castle, to Charles Murray. Re: admission as "Master of the horse to the Queene (Mary Beatrix D'Este, wife of James II)." 1 page. Manuscript Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 27 id86346
[?], Dublin, to [?]. Re: neither Major General [?] Worden [sic] nor Lord Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore has written in a month...1686 February 21Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [6]86 February 21. [?], Dublin, to [?]. Re: neither Major General [?] Worden [sic] nor Lord Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmor [sic] has written in a month; jury decision against [?] Brughton and Sir Herbert Cunningham; the new Chanslor [sic] Sir Alexander Feiton; the [?] Earl of Clarendon Sir Charles Porter going to London. 2 pages. Letter.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 28 id86347
Will Smith. Re: James II, Windsor, grants Carolum (Charles) Murray a "Diploma" creating him "Conitem de Dunmore."1686 August 16Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1686 August 16. Will Smith. Re: James [II], Windsor, grants Carolum (Charles) Murray a "Diploma" creating him "Conitem de Dunmore." 3 pages. Document. Copy. In Latin.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 29 id86349
Re: account "For her ma'ties [Mary, wife of James II] service"1687 June 6-August 9Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1687 June 6-August 9. Re: account "For her ma'ties [Mary, wife of James II] service." 2 pages. Manuscript.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 30 id86350
John Fisher, the Queen's Chaireman [sic], to Samuel Bale1687 October 8Scope and Contents
1687 October 8. John Fisher, the Queen's Chaireman [sic], to Samuel Bale. Re: salary of Bale. 1 page. Manuscript Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 31 id86351
"An Abstract of Major General John Werden's account...with the Queene [sic, Mary Beatrix D'Este]..."1688 March 25Scope and Contents
1688 Lady Day [now March 25]. Re: "An Abstract of Major General John Werden's account...with the Queene [sic, Mary Beatrix D'Este]...." 2 pages. Manuscript.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 32 id86352
James II to [?]. Re: "A list of the Queens chamber plate sent by Mr. Robert Whythe..."1688 December 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1688 December 10. [James II] to [?]. Re: "A list of the Queens chamber plate sent by Mr. Robert Whythe...." 1 page. Manuscript.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 33 id86353
"A Note of the Queen's [Mary Beatrix D'Este] Twillet Plate."1688 December 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [16]88 December 10. Re: "A Note of the Queen's [Mary Beatrix D'Este] Twillet Plate." In another hand: "delivered unto me by Mr. Robert Wythe, 10th December 88." 1 page. Manuscript.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 34 id86354
Maria R. (wife of James II). Re: Account of her Stables and Servants of the Chamber[1688 December 10?]Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [1688 December 10?]. Maria R. (wife of James II). Re: Account of her Stables and Servants of the Chamber. 2 pages. Manuscript signed?
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 35 id86355
Maria R. (wife of James II). Re: Account of expenses for her chapel[1688 December 10?]Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [1688 December 10?]. Maria R. (wife of James II). Re: Account of expenses for her chape 1 page. Manuscript signed?
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 36 id86357
William, Prince of Orange, St. James, to Sheriffs, Mayors and constables1688 December 21Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1688 December 21. William, Prince of Orange, St. James, to Sheriffs, Mayors and constables. Re: Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore is to be allowed safe passage. Card. [?] Suijgens signs for the Prince. 1 page. Document.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 37 id86358
Andrew Ross, London. Re: Account of money given to the Scotts [sic] Regiment by order of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore1688 [1689?] January 8Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1688/9 January 8. Andrew Ross, London. Re: Account of money given to the Scotts (sic) Regiment by order of [Charles, 1st] Earl of Dunmore. Manuscript & photograph.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 38 id86359
Maria Regina, St. Germain, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore1688 [1689?] January 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [1688/9?] January 20. Maria R[egina], St. Germain, to [Charles, 1st] Earl of Dunmore. Re: He and [?] Godolphin are to send all her horses and her travelling coaches; sends her respects to call; John Worden [sic]; questions his religion. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 39 id86360
William, Prince of Orange, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore1688 [1689?] February 5Scope and Contents
1688/9 February 5. William, Prince of Orange, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: meeting of Parliament called to discuss the Protestant succession. 1 page. Printed manuscript signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 40 id86361
Warn. [?] Pierepoint [sic]. Re: List of the Queen's (Mary Beatrix D'Este) Plate sent to France1688 [1689?] February 11Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1688/9 February 11. Warn. [?] Pierepoint [sic]. Re: List of the Queen's [Mary Beatrix D'Este] Plate sent to France. 1 page. Manuscript signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 41 id86362
Charles, 12th Earl of Shrewsbury, Court at Whitehall, to the Public1688 [1689?] March 9Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1688/9 March 9. Charles, 12th Earl of Shrewsbury, Court at Whitehall, to the Public. Re: Pass for [Charles, 1st] Earl of Dunmore to go to Edinburgh. 1 page. Printed manuscript signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 42 id86363
Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: his estate in England and the Low Countries1690Scope and Contents
1690. Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: his estate in England and the Low Countries. 1 page. Manuscript.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 43 id87003
R. [?] de [Kinscot?], Hage [sic], to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore1695 July 29Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1695 Juillet [July] 29. R. [?] de [Kinscot?], Hage [sic], to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: wishes Dunmore to pay money due. 2 pages. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 44 id87004
John Werden, St. James, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Lathan, Lancasshire [sic]1695 [1696?] February 4Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [16]95/6 February 4. John Werden, St. James, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Lathan, Lancasshire [sic]. Re: "Rents beyond Sea"; monetary exchange. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 45 id87005
John Werden, St. James, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Chester1696 May 22Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [16]96 May 22. John Werden, St. James, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Chester. Re: rent owed her from Isle of Man, Brabant, and the family of Tremouille; Dutch property rights. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 46 id87006
John Werden, cockpit at Whitehall, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Chester1697 March 27Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [16]97 March 27. John Werden, cockpit at Whitehall, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Chester. Re: financial matters involving Mr. [?] Harden, Mrs. [?] Ferguson and Mr. [?] Nesmith; also social news. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 47 id87007
Robert Werden, Ochtertyre, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore1702 June 30Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1702 June 30. Robert Werden, Ochtertyre, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: Jno. Hibardon at Huntingtoner. Financial loss; Werden will help Lord William Murray, 2nd Baron Nairne. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 48 id87008
William Murray, 2nd Baron Nairne, Ochertyre, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore1702 June 30Scope and Contents
William Murray, 2nd Baron Nairne, Ochertyre, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: financial aid [?] Ochertyre, [?] Dollone and Dunmore are providing Nairne. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 49 id87009
[John, 2nd Earl of Atholl?] to son Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmorecirca 1702 May 15Scope and Contents
[John, 2nd Earl of Atholl?] to son Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: schemes of John's older son, John, who became 1st Duke of Atholl involving the Duke of Hamilton, over the settlement made with Charles. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 50 id87010
John, to be 1st Duke of Atholl, Huntingtoner, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore1703 January 19Scope and Contents
1703 January 19. John, to be 1st Duke of Atholl, Huntingtoner, to [brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore]. Re: poor health of John's mother (Amelia Sophia Derby Atholl); a job at the treasury. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 51 id87011
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore1703 October 21Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1703 October 21. John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: jobs for his brothers at the Treasury; [?] Balcarras, the cavaliers and St. Germain; a trip. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 52 id87012
John, Marquess of Tuillibardine, London, to [?]1703 November 21Scope and Contents
John, Marquess of Tuillibardine, London, to [?]. Re: the Simon Frazer business, involving Lord James, 2nd Duke of Queensberry and Honest John, 6th Earl of Mar; the Scots Council. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 53 id87578
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, his brother1703 December 11Scope and Contents
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, his brother. Re: trouble caused by Lord James, 2nd Duke of Queensberry; meeting with Simon Frazer; help given John, 2nd Duke of Argyle [Argyll]. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 54 id87579
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore1703 December 14Scope and Contents
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: the correspondents of Simon Frazer were arrested; Daniel Finch, 2nd Earl of Nottingham; "Read this to all my friends either of the Country party of Cavalier party...." 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 55 id87580
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore1704 January 22Scope and Contents
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: hopes he will be at all Council meetings; Lord [?] Boile; a "design to force the hilanders [sic] to arms"; Lord John Dalrymplo, 1st Earl of Stair asserts that they are already in arms. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 56 id87581
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother (Charles, 1st) Earl of Dunmore1704 February 2Scope and Contents
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earle [sic] of Dunmore. Re: Captain Simon Frazer; accusations against him in declarations by [?] Campbel[l] and [?] McClandy [McClang?]. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 57 id87582
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore1704 February 17Scope and Contents
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: proceedings of the Council and "examination of [?] Baily...." 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 58 id87583
G. [?] Macartney, Breda, to Madam (Catherine Watts Murray, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore)circa 1704 October 1Scope and Contents
G. [?] Macartney, Breda, to Madam Catherine Watts Murray, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: the Council's action on [?] Baily. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 59 id87584
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Aby, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmorecirca 1704 February-1705Scope and Contents
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Aby, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: the Council's action on [?] Baily. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 60 id87585
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore1704 March 25Scope and Contents
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: for his son, has made a match with the daughter of Lady [?] Curtis. 4 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 61 id87586
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Dunkeld, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore1704 December 9Scope and Contents
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Dunkeld, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: land in Caithnes; his own son John, Marquess of Tullibardine. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 62 id87587
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmorecirca 1704Scope and Contents
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: declaration relating to the plot [for the Glencoe Massacre, 1692]; [?] Oates, [?] Fuller, the late Archibald, 1st Duke of Argile [Argyll], Lord John Dalrymple, 1st Earl of Staires [Stair], and William Carstaires [Carstares]. 4 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 63 id87588
Thomas Newlyn. Re: copy of warrant...1705Scope and Contents
Thomas Newlyn. Re: copy of warrant, dated March 16, 1695, for the arrest of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, Colonel [?] Purwell, and Valentine Brown, who goes by the name of Lord Kilmaird, for treason. 1 page. Copy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 64 id87589
O.S. (John, Viscount) Fincastle, Haleheim to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Tilton1706 July 6Scope and Contents
O.S. (John, Viscount) Fincastle, Haleheim to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Tilton. Re: condition of his horse after passage to Holland; a military encounter. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 65 id87591
O.S. (John, Viscount) Fincastle, to mother, Catherine Watts Murray, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore and another letter on the reverse-side1706 October 3 and 1703 No[vember] 19Scope and Contents
O.S. (John, Viscount) Fincastle, to mother, Catherine Watts Murray, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: seige of Atholl and fortifying Moretown as part of their campaign; Lord George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney and Col [Archibald?] Hamilton have gone to Ghent, discusses the regiment; looks for coming Union with England. 2 pages. 1703 November 19. John, Marquess Tullibardine, London, to uncle Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: Queen Anne will hear discussion of Union. 3 pages. On reverse.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 66 id87592
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Dunkeld, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore1707 Ap[ril] 29Scope and Contents
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Dunkeld, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: debts to Privy Seal and Regiment. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 67 id87593
Amelia, Lady Levant, sister to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, Perth, to sister-in-law, Catherine, Lady Dunmore, (daughter of Richard Watts and wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore?)circa 1707 July 17Scope and Contents
Amelia, Lady Levant, sister to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, Perth, to [sister-in-law, Catherine, Lady Dunmore, daughter of Richard Watts and wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore?]. Re: sends a plad [plaid]; Lady Anne, 2nd daughter of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore Dundonald; visit to Nairne and Huntengtiner [Huntingtoner]. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 68 id87594
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Blaire, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore1707 August 9Scope and Contents
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Blaire, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: drinking ass milk; health of Mrs. Richard Watts; Mr. [?] Glen. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 69 id87595
John, 23rd Earl of Mar, Whitehall, to Lord Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore (?)1708 April 20Scope and Contents
John, 23rd Earl of Mar, Whitehall, to Lord [Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore?]. Re: Parliament is dissolved and election of peers will be soon; a meeting will be held in Edinburgh. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 70 id87596
John, 4th Earl of Dundonald, Blair, to Madam [?], Pitton1709 September 13Scope and Contents
John, 4th Earl of Dundonald, Blair, to Madam [?], Pitton. Re: visiting and travelling. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 71 id87838
Anne, Duchess of Hamilton, Hamilton, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore1709 December 9Scope and Contents
Anne, Duchess of Hamilton, Hamilton, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore. Re: lodging at Holyrud [sic] house. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 72 id87839
O.S. John, 1st Duke of Atholl, and Edward Murray (uncle of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore)1710 February 23Scope and Contents
O.S. John, 1st Duke of Atholl, and Edward Murray [uncle of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore]. Re: affidavit that John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, is the eldest son and successor to Charles, [1st] Earl of Dunmore, their brother; John is the possessor of rights granted by the United Provinces to Princess Charlotte Brabantine of Nassau which devolved on the family. 1 page. Manuscript signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 74 id88222
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Hamilton, to Madame (Catherine, daughter of Richard Watts, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore)1710 May 1Scope and Contents
John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Hamilton, to Madame Catherine, daughter of Richard Watts, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: death of her husband. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 75 id88224
John, 4th Earl of Dundonald, Pasley, to Madam1710 May 15Scope and Contents
John, 4th Earl of Dundonald, Pasley, to Madam. Re: requests news, and will inform them if he hears from John Worden [sic]; horse sales. 4 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 76 id88226
Catherine, Countess Dowager of Dunmore. Re: affidavit...1710 October 20Scope and Contents
Catherine, Countess Dowager of Dunmore. Re: affidavit that John, the present Earl of Dunmore, is the eldest son and heir of rents granted by Lords in Holland, Zeeland, and Brabant. 1 page. Document signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 77 id88227
Catherine Watts Murray, wife of the late Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, London, to William Murray, Eaton1710 October 26Scope and Contents
Catherine Watts Murray, wife of the late Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, London, to William Murray, Eaton. Re: sends clothes and linens; family has the smallpox; tells him to learn his Latin well. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 78 id88229
Catherine Watts Murray, wife of the late Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, to William Murray, Eatoncirca 1710 November 4Scope and Contents
Catherine Watts Murray, wife of the late Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, to William Murray, Eaton. Re: sent clothes, books of Common Prayer bound with the New Testament; asks him to see that Tommy Murray keeps good company; Lord Dunmore is in Edinburgh for the elections. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 79 id88231
Anne Cochrane, Windsor, to Mrs. [?] Wattscirca 1720 July 24Scope and Contents
Circa 1720's. July 24. Anne Cochrane, Windsor, to Mrs. [?] Watts. Re: visiting and illness of his sister Isabella. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 80 id88234
Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Houston1721 April 26Scope and Contents
Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Houston. Re: visitors. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 81 id88235
Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Nairne1721 November 19Scope and Contents
Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Nairne. Re: her mother's health; her affections. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 82 id88237
Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Nairne1722 January 22Scope and Contents
Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Nairne. Re: health of her mother and Sir John Houston. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 83 id88238
Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, at Sir Thomas Bruces of Kinross1722 February 12Scope and Contents
Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, at Sir Thomas Bruces of Kinross. Re: her mother's burial. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 84 id88239
Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to uncle, William Murray1722 March 5Scope and Contents
Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to uncle, William Murray. Re: Lord Carmarthen's planning her mother's burial; proposed visits. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 85 id88240
Anne Cochrane, Meth[ven?], to uncle, William Murraycirca 1722 May 13Scope and Contents
Anne Cochrane, Meth[ven?], to uncle, William Murray. Re: visit to Lady Kathrine. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 86 id88241
Anne Cochrane (later Duchess of Hamilton), Pasley [sic], to uncle, William Murray, Nairn1722 July 9Scope and Contents
Anne Cochrane (later Duchess of Hamilton), Pasley [sic], to uncle, William Murray, Nairn. Re: marriage of Lady Mainshill's daughter; birth of a son to Lady Strathallanus. 2 pages. Card.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 87 id88242
Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to William Murray, Stanley1722 October 2Scope and Contents
Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to William Murray, Stanley. Re: visiting and family health. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 88 id88243
J.E. Cunison, Hamilton, to William Murray1723 February 22Scope and Contents
J.E. Cunison, Hamilton, to William Murray. Re: Murray is admitted as a Burgess of the town of Hamilton, in presence of Athour [sic] Nasmith and John Rolortoun. 1 page. Document signed. Colored seal of Hamilton on reverse.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 89 id88244
William Murray, Taymount, to brother (John, 2nd) Earl of Dunmore, Hanover Square, Londoncirca 1728-1729 February 19Scope and Contents
William Murray, Taymount, to brother John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Hanover Square, London. Re: payment of annuities; land bought by Mr. [?] Grem [Grame] of Balgowan; settlement of estate. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 90 id88245
William Murray and Catherine Nairn, Nairn House. Re: marriage contract1729 April 17Scope and Contents
William Murray and Catherine Nairn, Nairn House. Re: marriage contract, concerning land, money, and heirs. 7 pages. Document signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 91 id88246
(John Lord) Nairne, to William Murray, Taymount1729 September 22Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1729 September 22. (John Lord) Nairne, to William Murray, Taymount. Re: bond in the settlement of a debt to John Grame of Balowan. 1 page. Document signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 92 id88247
James, 2nd Duke of Atholl and Lord Edward Murray, uncle of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1730 May 8Scope and Contents
James, 2nd Duke of Atholl and Lord Edward Murray, uncle of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: affidavit that John 2nd Earl of Dunmore is the rightful successor to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. John is possessed of rights granted to Charlotte Brabantine of Nassau by the United Provinces; traces the line of descent. 1 page. Manuscript Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 93 id88248
James Craufurd to brother Patrick Craufurd, Londoncirca 1730Scope and Contents
James Craufurd to brother Patrick Craufurd, London. Re: employed about John, 2nd Earl Lord Dunmore's affairs; mentions other men previously so employed; obligations of the States [General] to Dunmore through a daughter of William, 1st Prince of Orange. Includes a copy of letter from Mr. [?] Brown. 3 pages. Fragment
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 94 id88249
[Ziphares?], Newmarket, to Her Majesty the Queen1735 SeptemberScope and Contents
[Ziphares?], Newmarket, to Her Majesty the Queen. Re: thanks for social courtesies. 2 pages.
Most of this box contains the papers of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore (1685-1752) who served as Lieut. General under John, Earl of Stair, Commander in Chief of British forces in Flanders. Instructions to the 2nd Earl from William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Philip Stanhope, 2nd Earl of Harrington, and Henry Pelham concerning the engagement at Fontenoy, the removal of British troops to put down the Scottish Rebellion, and the fall of Brussels in 1746. After the Scottish Rebellion, William Murray, 3rd Earl, was taken prisoner, tried for treason, acquitted, though sentenced to live the rest of his life in London.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id88375
Richard Basset, Bruges, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Bruges1742 August 25Scope and Contents
Richard Basset, Bruges, to John, 2nd Earl of Donmore [Dunmore], Bruges. Re: requests court martial against Brig. General Henry Ponsonby. 1 page. Photostat.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id88376
John Dalryumple, 2nd Earl of Stair, Hague, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1742 September 26Scope and Contents
Note Signed. John Dalryumple, 2nd Earl of Stair, Hague, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: payment of infantry; bad weather. 3 pages. Note Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id88378
Holles Newcastle, Newcastle House, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1743 April 23Scope and Contents
Holles Newcastle, Newcastle House, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: requests Dunmore to acquire a position for Mr. George Townsend, eldest son of Lord George, 4th Viscount and later 1st Marquis Townsend, in the army in Germany. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id88381
William Murray, Edinburgh, to John, 2nd Earle [sic] of Dunmore, London1743 July 19Scope and Contents
William Murray, Edinburgh, to John, 2nd Earle [sic] of Dunmore, London. Re: hopes his brother Thomas Murray has joined a regiment; social news; William Nairne, who died on way home from East Indies, left his estate to their nephew Mr. [?] Nairne. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id88383
William Forbes, Clerk of the Gild Council, Edinburgh, to William Murray, Edinburgh1743 November 2Scope and Contents
William Forbes, Clerk of the Gild Council, Edinburgh, to William Murray, Edinburgh. Re: Murray is made a Burgess. 1 page. Manuscript Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id88386
"The State of His Majesty's Forces in the Low Countries"1743 December 30Scope and Contents
O.S. Re: "The State of His Majesty's Forces in the Low Countries." 2 pages. Manuscript.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 7 id88388
War Office. Re: "List of the Generals and Staff Officers serving in Flanders"1744 MayScope and Contents
War Office. Re: "List of the Generals and Staff Officers serving in Flanders." 2 pages. Manuscript.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 8 id88392
Instructions from George Rex1745 April 4Scope and Contents
[?]. Re: instructions from George Rex, Court at St. James's, to William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, concerning his appointment as Captain General of all forces in Great Britain. He is sent to the Austrian Netherlands. 2 pages. Copy. Photostat.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 9 id88394
Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Hanover, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745 May 29-June 9Scope and Contents
Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Hanover, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: letter received from Dunmore at Lessines; bravery of his R.H. the Duke of Cumberland in a recent engagement at Fontenoy. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 10 id88397
Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745 June 10Scope and Contents
Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: affairs in Flanders; Duke of Cumberland is a hero; "The general good behavior of the English, and the shameful one of the Dutch." 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 11 id88399
Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745 June 11-22Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1745 June 11/22. Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore is granted the government of Plymouth, vacated by the death of Lieut. Gen [?] Churchil 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 12 id88406
Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745 June 18Scope and Contents
Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: surrender of the Cittadel [sic] of Gurnay; King will give Dunmore Plimouth [sic]. Though the [British] army is inferior, extra troops would break the back of the government. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 13 id88412
William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Camp at Lessines, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745 June 23Scope and Contents
William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Camp at Lessines, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: appoints Dunmore president of the court martial of Brigadier General [?] Ingoldsby, for failing to execute orders at Fontenoy. Everard Fawkener signs for William. 1 page. Document.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 14 id88415
Thomas Bligh. Re: "A Return of the Kill'd Wounded & Missing...."1745 June 30Scope and Contents
O.S. Thomas Bligh. Re: "A Return of the Kill'd Wounded & Missing...." Manuscript signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15 id88419
Lieut. Col. J[?] Lechel Re: "A Return of Lt. Gen [?] Handalyard's Regiment...."1745 July 11Scope and Contents
Lieut. Colo. J[?] Lechel Re: "A Return of Lt. Gen [?] Handalyard's Regiment...." 1 page. Manuscript Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 16 id88421
Edward Cornwallis, Re: "A Return of Brigadier Gen Thomas Bligh's Regiment...."1745 July 14Scope and Contents
Edward Cornwallis, Re: "A Return of Brigadier Gen Thomas Bligh's Regiment...." 1 page. Manuscript signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17 id88423
J[?] Lechell, Citadel of Anvers Lundy, to Royal Highness1745 July 19Scope and Contents
J[?] Lechell, Citadel of Anvers Lundy, to Royal Highness. Re: Battle at Melle, near Ghent; actions of Brigadier Thomas Bligh and Gen [?] Handaly[ar]d. 4 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 18 id88426
Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745 July 26Scope and Contents
Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: the campaign in Flanders; the retreat through Holland; "the generous efforts this country has made to preserve the liberty of Europe." 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 19 id88430
Thomas Orby Hunter, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745 October 2Scope and Contents
Thomas Orby Hunter, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: his lack of money. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 20 id88434
William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Willerserden Camp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745 October 24Scope and Contents
William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Willerserden Camp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: with his absence, Cumberland's authority devolves to Dunmore; empowers Dunmore to call court marti Everard Fawkener signs for William. 2 pages. Document. Card.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21 id88437
(William, Viscount) Petersham, son of William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmorecirca 1745 October 30Scope and Contents
N.S. William, Viscount Petersham, son of William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: requests leave to return to England. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 22 id88441
Le Maäl de Neipperg, Luxembourg, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745 October 30Scope and Contents
Le Maäl de Neipperg, Luxembourg, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: return of Dunmore's prisoners. 2 pages. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 23 id88450
Son Excellence (H.M. George II) to Jean Comte de Dunmore (John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore)circa 1745 October 30Scope and Contents
Son Excellence H.M. George II to Jean Comte de Dunmore John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: permission to trave 1 page. Printed Manuscript. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 24 id88452
Frederic Bo-Hesse, Anvers, to [?]1745 November 1Scope and Contents
Frederic Bo-Hesse, Anvers, to [?]. Re: the ships for transporting the English batallions have not arrived; an argument between Major General [?] Dalwig of the English cavalry and Major General [Zastrow?]. 2 pages. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 25 id88453
Ruvigny De Cosne, Lille, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745 November 1Scope and Contents
N.S. Ruvigny De Cosne, Lille, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: exchange of prisoners. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 26 id88472
William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745 November 5Scope and Contents
William Stanhope, 1st Earl of] Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: make arrangements with Prince [?] Waldeck for winter quarters and defense of the Frontiers; "Transports from Willemstadt." 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 27 id88473
Mr. [?] Bulow, Bruxelles, to [?]. Re: after the order of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745 November 18Scope and Contents
Mr. [?] Bulow, Bruxelles, to [?]. Re: after the order of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Bulow lists the letters he has received. 1 page. Manuscript signed. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 28 id88474
William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745 November 19Scope and Contents
William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: King's decision to remove the rest of the British troops from Willemstadt. Mr. Robert Hampton Trevor must procure consent from the States [General]. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 29 id88475
O.S. William (Augustus, Duke of Cumberland), St. James, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745 November 19Scope and Contents
O.S. William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, St. James, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's return; the rebells [sic] in Scotland; [Field] Marshall George Wade and Sir John Le Gonier. 2 pages. Photostat.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 30 id88476
William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745 November 22Scope and Contents
William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: march of the British Cavalry to Willemstadt; Mr. Robert Hampton Trevor will apply to the States General. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 31 id88477
Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745 November 22Scope and Contents
Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: orders from William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland; "concerning the additional Demands of France with respect to the Ransom of our Prisoners...." Hessians don't want to take orders from an Austrian General; will arrest Mr. [?] Howard when he arrives at Harwich from Holland. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 32 id88478
Charles Prince Waldeck, Bruxelles, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745 December 4Scope and Contents
Charles Prince Waldeck, Bruxelles, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: orders to be given to guards along the Channel 1 page. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 33 id88479
(O.S.) Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745 December 13Scope and Contents
[O.S.] Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: the King George II and William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington are looking for a replacement for Dunmore as commander of the Hessians and Hanovarians; payment of troops. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 34 id88480
William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp1745 December 13Scope and Contents
William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: increase of Scottish rebels aided by French; shipping of Hessians; letter to Prince Frederick; Lord John Londsay, 20th Earl of Crawford should direct the embarkation. 6 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 35 id88481
Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp1745 December 17Scope and Contents
Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: Colonel [?] Stewart is appointed to conduct the Hessian troops from Willemstadt to their destination. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 36 id88482
Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp1745 December 20Scope and Contents
Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: movements of troops under [James, 5th] Earl [of Balcarres and 30th Lord Lindsay of] Crawford to Willemstadt, of the French, of the Scottish rebels near Newcastle and Berwick, and of the Hessian regiments; scarcity of forage. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 37 id88483
Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp1745 December 20Scope and Contents
Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: message of the King to Parliament and the replies of both Houses supporting the King against the Scottish rebellion. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 38 id88484
Nencelas Antoine Conte de Kaunitz-Rittberg, Bruxelles, to [?]1745 December 21Scope and Contents
Nencelas Antoine Conte de Kaunitz-Rittberg, Bruxelles, to [?]. Re: keeping the canal at Bruxelles free of ice by rising men from Brabant. 2 pages. Letter. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 39 id88485
Abraham Hume, London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp1745 December 24Scope and Contents
1745 Xber [December] 24. Abraham Hume, London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: discussed Dunmore]'s return with Lord William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington and Mr. Henry Pelham; removal of Hessian and British cavalry from Brabant; possible French embarkation. 4 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 40 id88884
Le Comte Wenzel Anton de Kaunitz-Rittberg [Rietsberg], Brussels, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745 December 24Scope and Contents
1745 Xber [December] 24. Le Comte Wenzel Anton de Kaunitz-Rittberg [Rietsberg], Brussels, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: possible freezing of the canal at Brussels. 2 pages. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 41 id88885
Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745 December 24Scope and Contents
Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: embarkation of British and Hessian cavalry; the magazines of Forage; news of French off Dunkirk. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 42 id88886
Thomas Orby Hunter, London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745 December 30Scope and Contents
Thomas Orby Hunter, London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: financial problems; military maneuvers against the rebels in Scotland; London is prepared for the French. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 43 id88887
William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp1745 December 31Scope and Contents
William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: Hessians demand to ship too many horses to Scotland. 4 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 44 id88888
Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1746 January 9Scope and Contents
1746 Janvier [January] 9. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: passport for Colonel [?] Donop. 1 page. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 45 id88889
Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd earl of Dunmore1746 January 10Scope and Contents
1746 Janvier [January] 10. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Baron de Winekel, captured between Lockeren [Laken?] and Anvers, has left for Dresden; asks for his return. 2 pages. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 46 id88890
Copies of orderscirca 1746 January 12Scope and Contents
Re: copies of orders: (1) from [Curtis] Barnet to officers of the ships of the India Company taken in the China Sea; and (2) pass given to Francois Surville by Curtis Barnet, February 22, 1744/5. 2 pages. Manuscript. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 47 id88891
Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1746 January 12Scope and Contents
1746 Janvier [January] 12. Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: detention of two officers of the India Company, captured by [Curtis] Barnet; exchange of prisoners. 2 pages. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 48 id88892
Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745/6 January 14Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1745/6 January 14. Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: copies of His Majesty's speeches and replies from both Houses [not included]; capture of France's correspondence with Count Saxe and Count Lowendahl; military orders. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 49 id88893
Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1746 Janvier [January] 23Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1746 Janvier [January] 23. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: possibility of passage of English prisoners. 2 pages. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 50 id88894
Report on battle of Falkirk on January 17,1746[1746 February?]Scope and Contents
Re: report on battle of Falkirk on January 17, 1746; mentions Lord George Murray and [J?] Lochell [Lechell]. 3 pages. Manuscript. Photostat.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 51 id88895
Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Laken, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1746 Favrier [February] 3Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1746 Favrier [February] 3. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Laken, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: politeness to Baron Winchel and permitting him to bring the papers of MR. de Loewendahl to Anvers; exchange of prisoners. 2 pages. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 52 id88896
Will Erskine, Breda, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1746 February 8Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1746 February 8. Will Erskine, Breda, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Forage rations in the Low Countries. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 53 id89007
John Carteret, Earl Granville, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore.1745/6 February 11Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1745/6 February 11. [John Carteret, Earl] Granville, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Resignation of Henry, 2nd Duke of Newcastle and William Stanhope, Earl of Harrington. 1 page.
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[N.S.] George Townsend, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmorecirca 1746 February 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [1746] February 20. [N.S.] George Townsend, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Prince of Waldeck; repulse of French attack on Brussels. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 55 id89019
Le Baron de Molke, Anvers, to John, 2nd Earl of Donemord [Dunmore], Breda1746 March 3Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1746 March 3. Le Baron de Molke, Anvers, to John, 2nd Earl of Donemord [Dunmore], Breda. Re: ice; arrival preparations for the English troops; fall of Bruxelles; troop movements. 3 pages. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 56 id89052
Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1745/6 March 4Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1745/6 March 4. Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore will not be allowed to return from Flanders, but will send John, 10th Earl of Rothers to help him. At the request of Prince William, the Hessian cavalry is to be incorporated into the main body of the British army. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 57 id89060
[N.S.] G[?] Cressener, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1746 March 7Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1746 March 7. [N.S.] G[?] Cressener, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: loss of Bruxelles; shipment of troops to Scotland; personnel rearrangements. 4 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 58 id89063
Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmorecirca 1746 MarchScope and Contents
Scope and Contents [1746 March]. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's request for pay as Commander in Chief of British forces in the Low Countries, relative to pay received by Sir Philip Honeywood and Sir John Legonier. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 59 id89068
Andrew Robinson, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Bergen of Toom1746 April 3Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1746 April 3. N.S. Andrew Robinson, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Bergen of Toom. Re: Dunmore's baggage; enemy are fortifying Brussels; the Princess [?] arrived from Breda. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 60 id89072
James, 2nd Duke of Atholl, Edinburgh, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1746 June 3Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1746 June 3. James, 2nd Duke of Atholl, Edinburgh, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: execution of a mortgage of the Isle of Man to Feld and Mareschall Wade. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 61 id89081
James, 2nd Duke of Atholl, Tower of London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1746 July 1Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1746 July 1. James, 2nd Duke of Atholl, Tower of London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: kindness of Lord Cornwallis, General [?] Williamson, and Duke Hamilton. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 62 id89082
Thomas Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle, Whitehall, to [?] Lord Cornwallis, Tower of London1746 June 17Scope and Contents
1746 June 17. Thomas Holles, [1st] Duke of Newcastle, Whitehall, to [?] Lord Cornwallis, Tower of London. Re: William Murray is to be taken into custody. 1 page. Document signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 63 id89093
Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, House of Lords Chancellor, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1746 June 30Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1746 June 30. Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, House of Lords Chancellor, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore is summoned to the trials for treason of William 4th Earl of Kilmarnock, George, 3rd Earl of Comertie [Cromarty], and Arthur, Lord Balmerino. 1 page.
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William Henry, 3rd Marquess of Lothian. Re: Affidavit1746 July 31Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1746 July 31. William Henry, 3rd Marquess of Lothian. Re: Affidavit that William Murray did not aid the Scottish rebels, but helped save his house at Newcastle. 1 page. Document signed.
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[William Murray?] Re: innocent knowledge of order to seize...[1746 July?]Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [1746 July?]. [William Murray?] Re: innocent knowledge of order to seize [?] Glengary who he believed had not met with Captain [?] Foager, and who had not forgot the Glenco [sic] massacre; speaks well of the Queen; meeting Earl of Derby to find a place for your son John in Regiment leaving for Portugal. 1 page. Fragment.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 66 id89106
James, 1st Baronet Somerville. Re: Affidavit1746 August 4Scope and Contents
1746 August 4. James, 1st Baronet Somerville. Re: Affidavit that William Murray protected him against the rebels in Edinburgh and helped him move to Berwick. 1 page. Document signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 67 id89114
James, 1st Baronet Somerville. Re: oath sworn before Charles Gilmour1746 September 27Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1746 September 27. James, 1st Baronet Somerville. Re: oath sworn before Charles Gilmour that William Murray of Taymount protected Somerville at Edinburgh, at Berwick. 1 page.
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William Henry, Marquis of Lothian, Mountevid Lodge. Re: oath1746 October 16Scope and Contents
1746 October 16. William Henry, Marquis of Lothian, Mountevid Lodge. Re: oath that William Murray of Taymount helped defend his house at Newcastle. 1 page. Document signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 69 id89122
"Officers of the 3rd Regiment Foot Guards..."1746 November 8Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1746 November 8. Re: "Officers of the 3rd Regiment Foot Guards..." 1 page. Manuscript.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 70 id89124
Henry Fox, War Office, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1746-7 February 28Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1746-7 February 28. Henry Fox, War Office, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: "propos'd Rogulations regarding musters...." 1 page.
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Hollis Newcastle, for George Rex, Court at St. James, to William Murray, Taymount1747 November 30Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1747 November 30. Hollis Newcastle, for George Rex, Court at St. James, to William Murray, Taymount. Re: Murray is cleared of being involved in "the late Rebellion," but must live the rest of his life in Lincoln. 3 pages. Document signed. Copy.
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Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1747-1748 March 2Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1747-8 March 2. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: appointment for an Ensign. 1 page.
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Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1747-1748 March 15, 1748 March 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1747-8 March 15/26. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: King's refusal to give an appointment to [Dunmore]'s nephew; [?] Reynolds may sell his company. 1 page.
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N.S. G[?] Collingwood, Lisle, to Colonel [?] Mastyn, at John, 2nd Earl Dunmore's quarters, Bruxelles1748 July 18Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1748 July 18. N.S. G[?] Collingwood, Lisle, to Colonel [?] Mastyn, at John, 2nd Earl Dunmore's quarters, Bruxelles. Re: officers killed or taken at Mille [Melle]. 2 pages.
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Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore1748-1749 February 16Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1748-9 February 16. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: articles of war prepared by Mr. [?] Wentworth, and consultation with Sir Robert Rich. 2 pages.
This box includes items describing the early military career of John, 4th Earl of Dunmore (1732-1809). Letters from William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord Shelburne (1737-1805), dated 1758 to 1765 discussing social news and political events. Correspondence concerning 4th Earl's appointment as Governor of Virginia, and his preference to remain as Governor of New York, in which capacity he received letters from William Johnson about Indian affairs. Letters, 1772-1774, from George Washington discussing social news, a surveying trip West, and land speculation. Solicitation of Dunmore's vote in the elections for the peerage of Scotland held in 1780, 1784, and 1786. Information relative to 4th Earl's estate and lands is found in the letters between his son George, Viscount Fincastle, and his agent, Thomas Jack, 1794 to 1797. The 4th Earl was dismissed as Governor of the Bahama Islands in 1796, after serving from 1787.
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John Newcastle, for George II, Kensington, to John Murray Viscount Fincastle1749 May 30Scope and Contents
1749 May 30. John Newcastle, for George II, Kensington, to John Murray, Viscount Fincastle. Re: commission as Ensign in a Company of the Foot Guards. 1 page. Document signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id89167
B[?] Lethieullien, Berlin, to Lord John Murray, Viscount Fincastle1753 September 28Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1753 September 28. B[?] Lethieullien, Berlin, to Lord John Murray, Viscount Fincastle. Re: entertainment at the courts of foreign ministers; will meet the King at Potsdam. 4 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id89168
Charles, Prince de Ligne, Bruxelles, to Uncle [John Murray] Fincastle, Londres1755 [June?] 5Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1755 [June?] 5. Charles, Prince de Ligne, Bruxelles, to Uncle John Murray Fincastle, Londres. Re: hopes to visit England, either as part of the Austrian or English army; his associates. 3 pages. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 4 id89169
[?] Holdernesse, for George Rex, Court at Kensington, to William Murray, 3rd Earl of Dunmore1755 October 16Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1755 October 16. [?] Holdernesse, for George Rex, Court at Kensington, to William Murray, 3rd Earl of Dunmore. Re: permission to live in Beverly in York County; annuity left him by his brother John, late Earl of Dunmore. 4 pages. Document signed.
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George Henry Lennox, Hamlen, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore[1757 July 20]Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [1757 July 20]. George Henry Lennox, Hamlen, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: movements from Bielefeld to Hamelen [sic] against the French and Germans; mentions "the Lord of Cakes" and "my Bonny Bonny Highland Laddy." 3 pages.
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George Henry Lennox, Verden, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Edinburgh1757 August 21Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1757 August 21. George Henry Lennox, Verden, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Edinburgh. Re: report of a recent battle; the Germans are at Hannover [sic]; women friends. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 7 id89172
Charles, 9th Baron Cathcart, Shaw Park, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1758 January 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1758 January 20. Charles, 9th Baron Cathcart, Shaw Park, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: unhappy that Dunmore may go to America; too great allowance is being made in America, though the changes could probably not be seen in America. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 8 id89173
William Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), on board the Essex, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1758 July 1Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1758 July 1. William Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), on board the Essex, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: some volunteers are going to Germany; tired of being a spectator in the war; troops in North America. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 9 id89174
Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1758 December 14Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1758 December 14. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: performance of some favors; return to Edinburgh and Glasgow; Prince Edward. 5 pages.
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Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Hague, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1759 April 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1759 April 24. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Hague, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: marriage of Dunmore and his own marriage; mentions Prince Ferdinand and Lord Howe. 6 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 11 id89176
Fitzmaurice, Croffdorf, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1759 December 11Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1759 December 11. [Fitzmaurice], Croffdorf, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: confusion of shipments including wine; death of [Gen. James] Wolfe; campaign under Lord Granby; going to Switzerland or France. 4 pages.
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Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Bowood Park, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1760 January 13Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1760 January 13. Fitzmaurice, [later Lord Shelburne], Bowood Park, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: performance of a favor; travelling; his coming marriage. 3 page.
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Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Lt. Granby's camp at Bracholl, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1760 Aug[u]st 29Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1760 Aug[u]st 29. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Lt. Granby's camp at Bracholl, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: wintered in Switzerland; is an Aide de Camp; movements near Westphalia. 4 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 14 id89179
Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), to John, 4th Earl of Dunmorecirca 1761 April 15Scope and Contents
Fitzmaurice, later Lord Shelburne, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's friends should get recommendations from Duke [?] Lewis to Prince Ferdinand who needs officers in the Britannick [sic] Legion; birth of a daughter [Catherine?] to Dunmore]. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 15 id89180
No folder 15Scope and Contents
No folder 15
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Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1762 May 1Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1762 May 1. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: sends two Chinese chairs; openings in the military for Mr. Robinson; the new peers; to Portugese war, Lord Bute, and possible resignation of the Duke of Newcastle. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 17 id89182
Shelburne to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1762 May 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1762 May 10. Shelburne to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: birth of Dunmore's son; politics and the war efforts. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 18 id89183
Shelburne, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1762 June 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1762 June 10. Shelburne, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Lord B[ute]'s power; new ministry; visiting. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 19 id89184
Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1762 July 13Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1762 July 13. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: problems in Scotland; farm arrangements; administrative changes. 4 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 20 id89185
Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1762 August 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1762 August 20. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: negotiations with France; general news; marriages. 2 pages.
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Lord Shelburne, London, to Lord Dunmore1762 August 27Scope and Contents
1762 August 27. Lord Shelburne, London, to Lord Dunmore. Re: terms of the peace treaty with France. 2 pages. Manuscript.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 22 id89187
Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1762 September 23Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1762 September 23. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: [Dunmore]'s not joining the army; expected change of ministers, in respect to which he mentioned [Dunmore]'s name to bute. 4 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 23 id89188
Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1763 August 27Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1763 August 27. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: general news; politicians. 1 page.
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Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1763 August 27Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1763 August 27. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: godfathers for [Dunmore]'s latest child; Mr. Pitt is with the King. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 24a id89190
Shelburne to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1763 September 15Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1763 September 15. Shelburne to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his resignation as Pitt has changed his course of action. 4 pages.
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Shelburne, East Bourne, Sussex, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore[1763?] Octob[e]r 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [1763?] Octob[e]r 24. Shelburne, East Bourne, Sussex, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: vacation; trip to Ireland in the apring. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 26 id89248
Shelburne, East Bourne, Sussex, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore[1763?] November 11Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [1763?] November 11. Shelburne, East Bourne, Sussex, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dunmore, Dunmore Park. Re: purchase of house from L[or]d Bute; general news. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 27 id89249
Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1764 January 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1764 January 20. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: financial obligation to Sir Lawrence Dundas; trip to Ireland during renting season. 3 pages.
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Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Bowood Park, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dunmore1764 March 14Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1764 March 14. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Bowood Park, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: wintered at Whitton; business in Ireland; [?] Parker has gone to Lisbon. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 29 id89251
Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1764 March 31Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1764 March 31. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: trip Dublin. 2 pages.
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[William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord] Shelburne, Bowood Park, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore[1764?] November 17Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [1764?] November 17. [William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord] Shelburne, Bowood Park, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: European trip; land dealings, especially in Ireland; his retirement; his house is finished. 4 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 31 id89253
Shelburne, Wycombe, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore[1765?] February 11Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [1765?] February 11. Shelburne, Wycombe, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his wife; [Isaac] Barre. 2 pages.
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Shelburne, York, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore[1765?] July 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [1765?] July 20. Shelburne, York, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: anxious to know if [Dunmore] succeeds to the place of Fincastle; questions of succession in Perthshire will be raised by [John, 3rd] Duke of Athol 2 pages.
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Sophia Shelburne, Bowood Park, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1765 August 7Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1765 August 7. Sophia Shelburne, Bowood Park, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: [Dunmore]'s neglect of their family. 2 pages.
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Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1765 December 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1765 December 10. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: birth of his son soon after their arrival in town. 1 page.
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John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, London, to Catherine, Countess Dowager of Dunmore1766 February 15Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1766 February 15. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, London, to Catherine, Countess Dowager of Dunmore. Re: management of the factory of Taymount; of Mr. [?] Rutherford of Perth; of tenants. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 36 id89259
Sophia Shelburne, Kensington, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore[1766?] August 23Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [1766?] August 23. S[ophia] Shelburne, Kensington, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: politics; Lady Louisa; calls Lord Fitzmaurice a monkey. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 37 id89260
L[?] de Brunsviy, La Hague, to [?] Albesse Royale1766 December 19Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1766 December 19. L[?] de Brunsviy, La Hague, to [?] Albesse Royale. Re: unfavorable reports of John, 4th Earl of Dunmore who wishes a post in the government. 2 pages. In French
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 38 id89261
Edward Foy to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1770 July 16Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1770 July 16. Ed[war]d Foy to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: true copy of commission from the Treasury, signed by North, Geo. Onslow, and Townsend, assigning Dunmore's salary, to be taken from money collected from customs and duties enacted [in 1767]. 3 pages. Copy of document signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 39 id89262
Extract of a talk from Conoquieson to Sir William Johnsoncirca 1770 July or AugustScope and Contents
Re: extract of a talk from Conoquieson to Sir William Johnson, at a Congress with several nations of Indians, July 22, 1770; Indians request that the English honor their treaties. 2 pages. Manuscript.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 40 id89263
John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Fort George, to Granville, 2nd Earl Gower1771 March 9Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1771 March 9. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Fort George, to [Granville, 2nd] Earl Gower. Re: appointment as Governor of Virginia and his desires to remain at Fort George; dispute between New York and New Hampshire. 2 pages. Typewritten.
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John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Fort George, to Lord Willis Hill, 1st Viscount Hillsborough1771 March 9Scope and Contents
John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Fort George, to Lord Willis Hill, 1st Viscount] Hillsborough. Re: prefers to be Governor of New York than Governor of Virginia. 2 pages. Typewritten. Photostat.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 42 id89265
William Johnson, Johnson Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1771 March 16Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1771 March 16. William Johnson, Johnson Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Congress of Commissioners for regulating Indian trade and Indian information from Sir Henry Moore; trouble with the Oneidas occasioned by the mistake of a missionary. 3 pages. Typewritten.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 43 id89267
William Johnson, Johnson Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1771 March 22Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1771 March 22. William Johnson, Johnson Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: copies of regulations for Indian trade at Niagra and Detroit, and regulation of English travel; establishing blacksmiths to work for the Indians. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 44 id89268
George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1772 July 30Scope and Contents
1772 July 30. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: candidates for commissary office upon death of Mr. [James] Horrocks; Washington suggests Rev. [?] Scott; meeting of Lord Fairfax and [Dunmore]. 2 pages. Typescript.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 45 id89269
"4 letters from General Washington to Jo. Earl of Dunmore."1773Scope and Contents
1773. [?] tp [?]. Re: "4 letters from General Washington to Jo. Earl of Dunmore." 1 page. Card.
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George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1773 Ap[ri]l 13Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1773 Ap[ri]l 13. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: taking his son-in-law [stepson], Mr. [John Parke] Custis, to Doctor [Myles] Cooper of Kings College in New York; [Dunmore]'s proposed visit to western areas; mention Colo. [George] Croghan, deputy Indian Agent, of Pittsburg. 2 pages. Typewritten.
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George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1773 September 12Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1773 September 12. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: [Dunmore]'s trip west; surveying expeditions of Captn. [?] Bullet and Mr. [?] Wood; Washington has a commission for land he would like fulfilled. 4 pages. Typewritten.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 48 id89272
George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1774 February 11Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1774 February 11. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: procuring royal lands as payment to Valentine Crawford and Hugh Stephenson for their services to the King; arrival of Dunmore family at New York. 1 page. Typewritten.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 49 id89273
Admiral Richard Howe, the "Eagle," to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore[1776 September 15]Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [1776 September 15]. [Admiral Richard] Howe, the "Eagle," to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: colonial evacuation of New York City. 1 page. Typewritten.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 50 id89274
Copy of letter from James Adolphus Oughton and Robert Shene, Edinburgh, to "Malecontents of Lord Seaforth's regiment."1778 September 23Scope and Contents
1778 September 23. [?]. Re: copy of letter from James Adol[phu]s Oughton and Robert Shene, Edinburgh, to "Malecontents of Lord Seaforth's regiment." The men are to return to duty; possibility of the regiment's being sent to India or to the islands of Guernsey and Jersey. 1 page. Copy.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 51 id89275
James Adolphus Oughton, Abbey Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1778 September 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1778 September 26. Ja[me]s Adol[phu]s Oughton, Abbey Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore is to remain in Edinburgh until the officers in Lord Seaforth's regiment discontinue the disturbance. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 52 id89276
David, 7th Viscount Stormont, St. James, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1780 September 6Scope and Contents
1780 September 6. David, 7th Viscount Stormont, St. James, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 53 id89277
David, 7th Viscount Stormont, St. James, to John 4th Earl of Dunmore1780 September 7Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1780 September 7. [David, 7th Viscount] Stormont, St. James, to [John 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: believes the same Scottish peers should be returned, through replacing John, 4th Duke of Athol[l] for [John, 3rd Earl of] Bute. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 54 id89279
Hugh Hume, 3rd Earl of Marchmont, Hemel Hampsted, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1780 September 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1780 September 10. [Hugh Hume, 3rd Earl of Marchmont], Hemel Hampsted, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 55 id89281
William, 4th Duke of Queensberry, Amesbury, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1780 September 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1780 September 10. [William, 4th Duke of] Queensberry, Amesbury, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 56 id89282
John, 4th Earl of Loudoun, Loudoun, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1780 Septem[be]r 11Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1780 Septem[be]r 11. John, 4th Earl of Loudoun, Loudoun, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 57 id89283
John, 7th Earl of Galloway, Galloway House, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1780 September 12Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1780 September 12. [John, 7th Earl of] Galloway, Galloway House, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 58 id89284
David, 10th Earl of Cassillitis, Cullean, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 13Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 13. [David, 10th Earl of] Cassillitis, Cullean, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 59 id89285
George, 8th Earl of Dalhousie, Dalhousie Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 13Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 13. [George, 8th Earl of] Dalhousie, Dalhousie Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 60 id89286
William John, 5th Marquess of Lothian, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1780 September 15Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1780 September 15. [William John, 5th Marquess of] Lothian, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in election of peers to be held October 17 at Holyrood House, Edinburgh. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 61 id89287
Archibald, 11th Earl of Eglintoun, Eglinton Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1780 Septem[be]r 16Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1780 Septem[be]r 16. [Archibald, 11th Earl of] Eglintoun, Eglinton Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits voting in coming election of peers. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 62 id89288
Neil, 3rd Earl of Rosebery, Barnbougie Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1780 September 16Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1780 September 16. [Neil, 3rd Earl of] Rosebery, Barnbougie Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page. Autogrpah
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 63 id89289
Sir John Gordon, 4th Bt., Gordon Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1780 September 18Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1780 September 18. [Sir John] Gordon, [4th Bt.], Gordon Castle, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 64 id89290
James, 8th Earl of Abercorn, Grosvernor Square, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1780 September 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1780 September 20. [James, 8th Earl of] Abercorn, Grosvernor Square, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 65 id89291
Douglas, 8th Duke of Hamilton and Brandon Hamilton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 20. Douglas, 8th Duke of Hamilton and Brandon Hamilton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: promises his vote in coming election. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 66 id89292
Thomas, 8th Earl of Kinnoull, Dupplin [sic], to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1780 September 22Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1780 September 22. Thomas, 8th Earl of Kinnoull, Dupplin [sic], to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: a peer in his situation does not vote in the Parliamentary elections. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 67 id89293
George, 3rd Earl of Aberdeen, Ellan Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1780 September 28Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1780 September 28. [George, 3rd Earl of] Aberdeen, Ellan Castle, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 68 id89295
Charles, 3rd Duke of Ruchmond, Lennox and Aubigny, Ranmer Camp, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1780 October 27Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1780 October 27. [Charles, 3rd Duke of] Ruchmond, Lennox and Aubigny, Ranmer Camp, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: honored by Dunmore's request for vote; would wish that Scottish peerage could have heriditary seats in the House of Lords as the English had. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 69 id89296
John, 5th Duke of Argyll, [Inverasay?], to John, 4th Earl of Dunmorecirca 1780Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [1780?] John, 5th Duke of Argyll, [Inverasay?], to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: the past election. 2 pages. Fragment
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 70 id89297
Le Duc de la Tremoille, Paris, to John, 4th Earl of Dumnor [Dunmore]1781 Fevrier [February] 5Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1781 Fevrier [February] 5. Le Duc de la Tremoille, Paris, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dumnor [Dunmore]. Re: marriage of his second son, P[?] de Talmond, to Mlle. [?] d'Argougen. 1 page. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 71 id89298
Alexander, 15th Lord Saltoun, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1784 March 18Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1784 March 18. Alexander, 15th Lord Saltoun, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 72 id89299
[?] Cranstoun to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore[17]84 March 19Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [17]84 March 19. [?] Cranstoun to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 73 id89301
William Schaw, 1st Earl Cathcart, Portland Place, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1784 March 22Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1784 March 22. [William Schaw, 1st Earl] Cathcart, Portland Place, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 74 id89302
John, 11th Lord Elphinstone, Edinburgh, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1784 March 22Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1784 March 22. [John, 11th Lord] Elphinstone, Edinburgh, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 75 id89303
William, 4th Duke of Queensberry, Piccadilly, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1784 March 22Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1784 March 22. [William, 4th Duke of] Queensberry, Piccadilly, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 76 id89304
James, 7th Earl of Lauderdale, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore[17]84 March 23Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [17]84 March 23. [James, 7th Earl of] Lauderdale, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming elections of peers. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 77 id89305
George, 7th Baron Kinnaird, Grosvenor Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1784 March 23Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1784 March 23. [George, 7th Baron] Kinnaird, Grov[eno]r Street, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 78 id89306
George, 3rd Earl of Aberdeen, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1784 March 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1784 March 24. [George, 3rd Earl of] Aberdeen, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 79 id89307
David, 10th Earl of Cassillis, London, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1784 March 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1784 March 24. [David, 10th Earl of] Cassillis, London, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 80 id89308
Hugh Hume, 3rd Earl of Marchmont, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1784 March 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1784 March 24. [Hugh Hume, 3rd Earl of] Marchmont, London, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 81 id89310
David, 7th Viscount Stormont, Portland Place, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1784 March 25Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1784 March 25. [David, 7th Viscount] Stormont, Portland Place, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: promises his vote in coming election. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 82 id89311
James, 8th Earl of Abercorn, Grosvernor Square, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1784 March 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1784 March 26. [James, 8th Earl of] Abercorn, Grosvernor Square, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 83 id89312
William John, 5th Marquess of Lothian, Waverly Abbey, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1784 March 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1784 March 26. [William John, 5th Marquess of] Lothian, Waverly Abbey, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 84 id89313
Francis, 9th Earl of Moray, Edinburgh to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1784 March 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1784 March 26. [Francis, 9th Earl of] Moray, Edin[burgh] to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 85 id89314
Alexander, 6th Earl of Balcarres, Balcarres, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1784 March 29Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1784 March 29. [Alexander, 6th Earl of] Balcarres, Balcarres, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 86 id89315
Thomas, 7th Earl of Haddington and Baron of Binning, Herbertshire, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1784 March 29Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1784 March 29. [Thomas, 7th Earl of Haddington and Baron of] Binning, Herbertshire, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his brother in law, Lord Hopetown, is a candidate in the coming election. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 87 id89317
Neil, 3rd Earl of Roseberry, Barnbougle Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1784 March 29Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1784 March 29. [Neil, 3rd Earl of] Roseberry, Barnbougle Castle, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in imminent election of Scottish peers. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 88 id89318
George, 8th Earl of Dalhousie, Edinburgh, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1784 March 30Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1784 March 30. [George, 8th Earl of] Dalhousie, Edin[burgh], to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 89 id89319
[?] Glencastle, Chesterfield St., to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore[1784] March 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [1784] March 26. [?] Glencastle, Chesterf[iel]d St., to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 90 id89320
Patrick, 6th Earl of Dumphries, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore[1784? March]Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [1784? March]. [Patrick, 6th Earl of] Dumphries, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 91 id89321
[?] (Findlater & Sensiol?), Cullenhouse, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1784 April 9Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1784 April 9. [?] (Findlater & Sensiol?), Cullenhouse, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: has given his proxy to Lord James, 7th Earl of Lauderdale.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 92 id89322
John, 4th Duke of Atholl, Dunkirk, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1784 April 18Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1784 April 18. [John, 4th Duke of] Atholl, Dunkirk, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: the coming election. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 93 id89323
George, 6th Marquess of Tweeddale, Newhall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1784 April 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1784 April 20. [George, 6th Marquess of] Tweeddale, Newhall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: has decided not to vote in Peerage election until it is done by ballot. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 94 id89324
James, 3rd Earl of Hopetoun, Barnet, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1784 April 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1784 April 26. [James, 3rd Earl of] Hopetoun, Barnet, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 95 id89326
James, 5th Earl of Loudoun, Loudoun, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1784 May 3Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1784 May 3. [James, 5th Earl of] Loudoun, Loudoun, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: is unable to support Dunmore in the election. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 96 id89327
John, 4th Duke of Atholl, Dunkirk, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1786 Sep[tem]b[e]r 23Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1786 Sep[tem]b[e]r 23. [John, 4th Duke of] Atholl, Dunkirk, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: asks for vote in coming election. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 97 id89328
John, 4th Duke of Atholl, Atholhouse, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1786 Sep[tem]b[e]r 23Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1786 Sep[tem]b[e]r 23. [John, 4th Duke of] Atholl, Atholhouse, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: will vote for Dunmore in the coming election. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 98 id89329
John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, London, to [?]1787 July 4Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1787 July 4. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, London, to [?]. Re: accounts and tenant supervision. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 99 id89331
Warren Hastings, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1788 January 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1788 January 24. Warren Hastings, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his reception by Dunmore's friends in Scotland. 4 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 100 id89332
Warren Hastings, St. James' Place, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1789 August 7Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1789 August 7. Warren Hastings, St. James' Place, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: social amenities. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 101 id89334
John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his accounts1790 January 30-1791 January 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1790 January 30-1791 January 24. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his accounts. 13 pages. Manuscript.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 102 id89335
Jeffrey, 1st Baron Amherst, St. James' Square, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1793 December 18Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1793 December 18. [Jeffrey, 1st Baron] Amherst, St. James' Square, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: rank of militia officers "when serving with the regular Troops." 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 103 id89489
Princess Charlotte, who married Leopold I of Belgium to Dowager Countess of Pembroke[circa 1793]Scope and Contents
[circa 1793] [Princess Charlotte, who married Leopold I of Belgium] to Dowager Countess of Pembroke. Re: news from Paris of executions. 2 pages. Fragment Letter. Card.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 104 id89490
George, Viscount Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow1794 June 2Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1794 June 2. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to [Thomas] Jack, Glasgow. Re: trip to Ardintenny [Ardentenny]; finances. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 105 id89491
Alexander T. Cochrane, on H.M.S. Thetis, at Norfolk, to John, 4th Earl Dunmore, Providence1795 January 23Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1795 January 23. Alex[ander] T. Cochrane, on H.M.S. Thetis, at Norfolk, to John, 4th Earl Dunmore, [Providence]. Re: solicits help in advancing Jack Murray; anchorages near the Bahama Islands; land grants. 4 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 106 id89492
George, Viscount Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Harbour1796 February 9Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1796 February 9. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Harbour. Re: Mr. [?] Cadell's quarrying stone; financial obligations. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 107 id89493
George, Viscount Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack[17]96 March 18Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [17]96 March 18. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to [Thomas Jack]. Re: land papers about America belonging to his father John, 4th Earl of Dunmore; finances. 4 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 108 id89494
George, Viscount Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow[17]96 April 4Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [17]96 April 4. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: finances. 3 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 109 id89495
William Henry Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Portland, St. James's Court, for George III, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1796 July 8Scope and Contents
1796 July 8. [William Henry Cavendish, 3rd Duke of] Portland, St. James's Court, for George III, to John, [4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: recalled as governor of the Bahama Islands. 1 page. Document signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 110 id89497
Alexander Forbes, David Anderson, Edward Murray, Thomas Bennett, Jno. Hanna, Alexander Collie, Charles Kain, Geo. Farguharron, Alexander MacKenzie, Isaac Leassard, Crooked Island, to John, [4th] Earl of Dunmore, Governor of the Bahama Islands1797 February 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1797 February 10. Alexander Forbes, David Anderson, Edward Murray, Thomas Bennett, Jno. Hanna, Alexander Collie, Charles Kain, Geo. Farguharron, Alexander MacKenzie, Isaac Leassard, Crooked Island, to John, [4th] Earl of Dunmore, Governor of the Bahama Islands. Re: Address on Dunmore's departure. 3 pages. Manuscript signed. R.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 111 id89498
A Disinterested Friend, Nassau, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, before his departure1797 February 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1797 February 24. A Disinterested Friend, Nassau, to John, [4th] Earl of Dunmore, before his departure. 1 page. Manuscript.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 112 id89501
William Henry Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Portland, Balshade, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1797 August 5Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1797 August 5. [William Henry Cavendish, 3rd Duke of] Portland, Balshade, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: cannot encourage Dunmore's hope of reappointment as Governor of the Bahama Islands. 2 pages.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 113 id89504
George, Viscount Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park1797 October 23Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1797 October 23. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park. Re: Buck[wheat?] seed. 1 page.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 114 id89507
A[?] J[?], Berlin, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore1799 September 29Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 1799 September 29. A[?] J[?], Berlin, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: requests the certificate of his marriage to insure the future of his child. 3 pages.
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- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id93453
Folder 11800 January 4Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [Geoge, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park, Falkirk. Re: wood and coa
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id93454
Folder 21800 May 12Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park. Re: orderning linen for shirts in Perth.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id93455
Folder 31800 June 11Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [Georege, Viscount] Fincatle, London, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park, Falkirk. Re: the farm of [?] McLackland.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id93456
Folder 41801 September 6Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, Newgate, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore parr. Re: papers relativeto Jack's contract as factor; turning tenants off farms.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id93457
Folder 5circa 1803Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [Susan Hamilton]. Re: "Showing, how she made a visit to Bathwell Castle on July 30th, 1802..." Short exerpts from Shakespeare included.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 6 id93458
Folder 61803 July 17Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Craufurd [Crawford] Tait to [George], Lord fincastle, London. Re: marriage papers, rental and deed papers.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 7 id93459
Folder 71803 July 19Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Thom Jack, Dunmore Harbour, to [George], Lord Viscount Fincastle, london. Re: tenant agreements for Taymount.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 8 id93460
Folder 81803 July 25Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack. Re: question of possession of farms.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 9 id93461
Folder 91803 September 5Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack or Archibald McNicol, Dunmore Parrk, Falkirk. Re: requests guns and shooting clothes.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 10 id93462
Folder 101803 September 28Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: requests linen; compliments Jack's ability.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 11 id93463
Folder 11circa 1803 SeptemberScope and Contents
Scope and Contents George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: list of clothes and linen.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 12 id93464
Folder 121803 November 13Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: Ardentenny estate; debts of his father John, 4th Earl of Dunmore.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 13 id93465
Folder 131804 July 31Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: Financial confusion.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 14 id93466
Folder 141804 October 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Jugh, [1st] Earl Fortescue, Exeter, to [George] Viscount Fincastle. Re: commission as Lieutenant Colone Printed by [?] Trewmans, Exeter.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 15 id93467
Folder 151807 March 12Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack. Re: visit to Scotland; sale of woods on Ardentenny estate; possible sale of Taymount.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 16 id93468
Folder 161807 April 4Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: land exchanges; family.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 17 id93469
Folder 171809 January 28Scope and Contents
Thomas Wingate, Stirling, to Thomas Jack, factor for [George], Lord Viscount Fincastle. Re: account for repairs to church, for militia and election.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 18 id93470
Folder 181809 April 22Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Greeock. Re: lumbering at Dunmore Park.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 19 id93471
Folder 191809 May 9Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Greenock. Re: farming; his illness.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 20 id93472
Folder 201809 June 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dnmore, St. Grey's, to Thomas Jack, Greenock. Re: farm buildings; visit to Scotland.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 21 id93473
Folder 211809 November 12Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Hamilton, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: behavior of [?] Lamb; farming. Includes a note from Susan [wife of George].
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 22 id93474
Folder 221809 December 11Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glagow. Re: farming.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 23 id93475
Folder 231809 December 27Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farming; A[ndrew] Stuart's management; family illness. 3 itmes. Enc
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 24 id93476
Folder 241810 January 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: birth of a son [Henry Anthony].
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 25 id93477
Folder 251810 January 28Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farm in Argyllshire; tea greens; administration of his farms.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 26 id93478
Folder 261810 February 14Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack. Re: farm finances and buildings.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 27 id93479
Folder 271810 March 6Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack. Re: farming.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 28 id93480
Folder 281810 March 12Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farm buildings.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 29 id93481
Folder 291810 April 3Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farm buildings; turning off a tenant.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 30 id93482
Folder 301810 November 19Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart. Re: Dunmore colliery.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 31 id93483
Folder 311811 March 8Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: hiring tenants; cutting ferns.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 32 id93484
Folder 321811 August 15Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: Jack's health; a visit.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 33 id93485
Folder 331811 AugustScope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart. Re: "Amount of rent payable by the Tenatnts of Glenfinart."
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 34 id93486
Folder 341811 October 8Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Edinburgh, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: sale of wood to Mr. [?] Dobie.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 35 id93487
Folder 351811 December 31Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: sale of wood; needs "coal for my Lime Stone."
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 36 id93488
Folder 361812 January 6Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: hiring of Robert Ballock.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 37 id93489
Folder 371818 October 28Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents A[?] Hamilton, Hamilton, to [George 5th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: Admittance as a burgess.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 38 id93490
Folder 38circa 1826 March 1Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Sissey Toosey, Paris, to [nephew Alexander], Viscount Fincastle. Re: St. Petersburg and the Coronation; will [William Spencer, 6th] Duke of Devonshire be appointed to the court of Russia?; social news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 39 id93491
Folder 39circa 1826 March 22/10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [Alexander, Viscount] Fincastle, St. Petersburg, to Mother [Susuan, daughter of Archibald, 9th Duke of Hamilton and wife of George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: he has been noticed by Mr [George] Canning and [Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of] Wellington; may go back to Berlin; presentation to the Emperor at the Imperial palace; death of the Emperor.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 40 id93492
Folder 40circa 1826 March 31/19Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [Alexander, Viscount] Fincastle, St. Petersburg, to mother [Susan, daughter of Archibald, 9th Duke of Hamilton and wife of George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: leaving for Berlin, where it is less expensive to live.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 41 id93493
Folder 411826 April 18Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Susan Euphemia, C[ountess?] Hamilton & Brandon, Paris, to Alexander, Viscount Fincastle, Berlin. Re: Fincastle's "attache business"; William Spencer, 6th Duke of Devonshire and the Imperial coronation; travelling; patriotic virtue and natural rights; family news. Copy was made by Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 42 id93494
Folder 421830Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: rent due from tentants of Glenfinart, Fissanay, Taymont, and Kinropshire.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 43 id93495
Folder 431831 December 21Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents William Worship, Yarmouth, to [brother] Francis Worship, London. Re: Examination of Mr. [?] Gunn; Duke of Sussex suggested that a witness was witholding information.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 44 id93496
Folder 441831 December 22Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Thomas Farrer, Lincoln's Inn Fields, to Sir Augustus D'Este. ReL Mr. [?] Gunn's going to Yarmouth.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 45 id93497
Folder 451831 December 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents George Carter, Oatland Mills, Virginia, to [George 5th] Earl of Fincastle [Dunmore], England or Scotland. Re: a land exchange between [John 4th] Earl of Dunmore and Carter's father.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 46 id93498
Folder 461832 July 7Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Daniel O'Connell, London. Re: opinion in case about marriage of Prince Augustus Frederick, son of George III, to Lady Augusta Murray, daugher of [George 5th] Earl of Dunmore.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 47 id93499
Folder 471833 April 9Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [illegible], Hanover, to [?], Rotterdam. Re: general news, social and family; mentions the Duchess.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 48 id93500
Folder 481833 April 21Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Adolphus [Frederick, Duck of Cambridge], Hanover, to [Alexander Edward, Viscount] Fincastle. Re: mentions his own suster Augusta [Sophia]; social news; sends his cimpliments to pSusan Euphemia], Duchess of Hamilton. undated. Stephanie [?] to [Susan Eupemia], Lady Dunmore [wife of George, 5th Earl]. Re: birth of a daughter Marie. On reverse.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 49 id93501
Folder 491835 November 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Auguste [wife of Adolphus Frederick] to [Alexander Edward, Viscount] Fincastle. Re: gift of shawl; her vacation at Rothemkirche; baron Cumberland [her husband] and the Prussian prince; his cousin [Susan Harriet Catherine Hamilton] Lincoln. In German script. Included is an incomplete modernization of the text.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 50 id93502
Folder 501836 July 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [Anne Margaret] Lichfield, Countess of Rosebery, St. James Square, to Anne. Re: establishment of a post office on the Isle of Harris, as [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore requested.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 51 id93503
Folder 511837 October 6Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Adolphus [Frederick, Duke of Cambridge], Kew, to [Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: visiting.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 52 id93504
Folder 521841 July 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [?] Strathallan, Castle Strathallan, to [Alexander, 6th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: death of Man. [?] Campbell, brother to [?] Campbell of Fairfield.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 53 id93505
Folder 531842 October 23Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Adolpjus [Frederick, Duke of Cambridge], Kew, to [Charles Edward, Viscount] Fin[castle]. Re: coming marriage of Adolphus's daughter [Augusta Caroline] to her cousin, [Frederick William], Grand Duke of Mecklenburg.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 54 id93506
Folder 541842 October 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Auguste [wife of Adolphus Frederick], Gamble Cottage, to Lord [Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: separation from her daughter [Augusta Caroline], who is getting married. In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 55 id93507
Folder 551844 October 11Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Adolphus [Frederick, Duke of Cambridge], Windsor Castle, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: his fall getting into a pony cart; social news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 56 id93508
Folder 561845 March 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Victoria, Windsor Castle, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of Alexander Edward, the 6th Earl]. Re: illness of Lord Dunmore; Lady [?] Douglas; visiting.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 57 id93509
Folder 57circa 1846Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Augusta Caroline to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: receipt of a picture of the late Earl.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 58 id93510
Folder 58circa 1846Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Augusta [Sophia] to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl of Dunmore. Re: receipt of a picture of the late Earl.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 59 id93511
Folder 591853 November 29Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Albert Edward [Later Edward VII] to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: playing together at Buckingham Palace. A card is enclosed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 60 id93512
Folder 601857 April 13Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Florence Nightengale, Grauton Ho., Edinburgh, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl]. Re: has business at Sir John McHill's; success of [Catherine's brother, Sidney] Herbert, [1st Baron Herbert of Lea], in the recent elections.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 61 id93513
Folder 611858 July 23Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents John Gillespie, Secretary, Royal Body of Archers, to Charles Adolphus Murray, Earl of Dunmore, Re: his admittance to the company. DS.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 62 id93514
Folder 621858 October 4Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Victoria, Edinburgh, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [Wife of the late 6th Earl]. Re: death of Lady Dunmore's sister [Lady Elizabeth Herbert Clanwilliam], wife of Lord [Richard, 3rd Earl of] Clanwilliam.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 63 id93515
Folder 631861 October 20Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [Henry John Temple, Viscount] Palmerston, Broadlands, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl]. Re: appointment in the office of Inland Revenue at Edinburgh; social news.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 64 id93516
Folder 641865 April 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [Albert Edward], Prince of Wales, Sandringham, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th] Earl of Dunmore, Holkhon Wells, Norfolk. Re: assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Telegraph.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 65 id93517
Folder 651865 December 4Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Alexandra [wife of Albert Edward], Sandringham, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's engagement to Lady Gertrue, [3rd daughter of the 2nd Earl of Leicester].
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 66 id93518
Folder 661866-1887Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Mrs. [Gertrude] Murray [wife of Charles adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Picture.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 67 id93519
Folder 67circa 1870'sScope and Contents
Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Marlborough House, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: meeting at the Marlborough Club.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 68 id93520
Folder 681871 April 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Sandringham, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: birth of a son [Alexander Edward].
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 69 id93521
Folder 691874 July 27Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Goodwood, Chichester, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: illness of [Dunmore]'s daughter [Grace].
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 70 id93522
Folder 701874 July 30Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Goodwood, Chicester, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: illness of Charlie's daughter [Grace]. 3 pp.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 71 id93523
Folder 71circa 1874 November 5Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Anne Roxburche, [Lady of the Bedchamber and mistress of the Robes to H.M. Queen Victoria], to [Gertrude], Lady Dunmore [wife of Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl]. Re: Lord Dunmore's eye injury.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 72 id93524
Folder 72circa 1874 November 7Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], White's to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: [Dunmore]'s accident.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 73 id93525
Folder 73circa 1874 November 13Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Albert Edward, Sandringham, to [Gertrude], Lady Dunmore [wife of Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl]. Re: [Dunmore]'s eye accident.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 74 id93526
Folder 741875 December 15/27Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Alexander [II], St. Petersburg, to Karl Alexandrovitch. Re: thank you note for a gift of two ponies.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 75 id93527
Folder 751877 January 25Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [?], Crown Princess [of Germany, Berlin], to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: thank you note for a social occasion. A
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 76 id93528
Folder 761877 January 30Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [Queen Victoria], Osburne, to [Chalres Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thanks for newspapers and notes.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 77 id93529
Folder 771877 April 8Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [?, Crown Princess of Germany], Berlin, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: marriage of Princess Charlotte. A
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 78 id93530
Folder 781877 May 29Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [Crown Princess of Germany] to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: gift of sword. A
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 79 id93531
Folder 791881 [February?] 10Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [illegible, of Schlesing-Holstein], Winsor Ct. Park, to [Chalres Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thank you note.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 80 id93532
Folder 801881 February 11Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Helena, [Princess Christian of Schlesing-Holstein], Windsor Ct. Park., to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thank you note.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 81 id93533
Folder 811889 November 24Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Sandringham, Norfolk, to Charlie [Chalres Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: business.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 82 id93534
Folder 821890 September 11Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Edward, Mar Lodge, Brannar, to Lord [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: the Jaar Bazaar to pay off debts of the Drill Hall; selling pictures of himself at the bazaar.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 83 id93535
Folder 831891 March 15Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [Henry, 3rd Duke of] Wellington, Leicester, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: congratulates [Gertrude] Lady Dunmore.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 84 id93536
Folder 841895 April 26Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Alexandra [Wife of Albert Edward], Sandringham, to Lord [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thanks for a book, partly about India.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 85 id93537
Folder 851899 April 25Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Sandringham, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: Fin[castle]'s entering staff college and his promotions there.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 86 id93538
Folder 86Sunday, June 13, [?]Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents [?] to [Chalres, 1st?] Earl of Dunmore, Hanover Square. Re: pressing need for a meeting.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 87 id93539
Folder 87undatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents John, 5th Duke of Argyll to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: [Dunmore's] recent visit; sends regards to Fincastle [George Murray].
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 88 id93540
Folder 88September 12, [?]Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents John, 5th Duke of Argyyll, [Inversary?], to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: visiting.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 89 id93541
Folder 89undatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents [?] to [?]. Re: unhappiness at being separated from the recipient, now that their "love is at an end." Wishing to keep the friendship going, the writer asks the recipent to speak to her at the "Maskguerade tomorrow." Dated Tuesday, noon. [?]
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 90 id93542
Folder 90Septembre [September] 1, [?]Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents P[?] de Firechtenstein, Vinne, to [?]. Re: his friend [?Murray, Viscount] Fincastle, and [?] Dunmore; his daughters are married; social news; Mr. [?] de Keith; Mr. [?] Caldwel In French.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 91 id93543
Folder 91undatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents S[amuel?] Rogers to [Catherine, wife of Alexander Edward], Lady Dunmore, Grafton Street. Re: portrait of herself and her husband [Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of Dunmore]; asks after Lady Pembroke.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 92 id93544
Folder 92undatedScope and Contents
Scope and Contents [?] to Dowager Countess of Pembroke.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 93 id93545
Folder 93undatedScope and Contents
[George, 5th Earl of Dunmore?], Dunmore Park, to William Stirling, James Duncasen, and Thomas Brown. Re: receipt.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 94 id93546
Folder 94undated, circa 1800'sScope and Contents
Re: article, entitled, "Truth," about a yong nobleman who helps an operatic star. The implication is that the nobleman was [?] Dunmore.