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Reference (shelfmark):: EAP971/5/2/34
Title:: Alexander Johnston Papers
Scope & Content:: Typed copy of an 1832 letter written by Sir Alexander Johnston, with the note: "Copy of my letter to Lord Goderih of the 9th of April 1832 accompanied by the English translation of that part of Sluisken's memoir which relates to casts and their services etc., and the 3rd and 6th numbers of the Q...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 1832
Extent:: 8 Tiff images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP971/5/2/35
Title:: Alexander Johnston Papers
Scope & Content:: (1) mss letter, very difficult to read; (2) 1802 letter from Frederick North (1766-1827), the first British Governor of Ceylon (1798-1805), likely addressed to Sir Alexander Johnston. Scan from a mss; (3) 1808 unsigned letter, dealing primarily with issues of finances and revenue in India. Scan ...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 1802-1808
Extent:: 50 Tiff images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP971/5/2/36
Title:
Scope & Content:: (1) Copy of article entitled, "Account of a Ceremonial Exhibition of the Relic termed 'the Tooth of the Buddha,' at Kandy, Ceylon, in May 1828."; (2) Copy of article entitled, "Account of the Province of Ramnad, Southern Peninsula of India. Compiled from the 'Mackenzie Collection,' and edited by...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 1828-1842
Extent:: 68 Tiff images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP971/5/2/37
Title:: Alexander Johnston Paper
Scope & Content:: Typed copy of Chapter XXVIII of History of the Johnstones 1191-1900 with Descriptions of Border Life by C.L. Johnstone. Size and dimensions of original material: 1 file of 16 pages.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 1800-1999
Extent:: 20 Tiff images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP971/5/2/38
Title:: Alexander Johnston Papers
Scope & Content:: (1) Printed pamphlet about Carnsalloch, the property and home of Sir Alexander Johnston and his ancestors in Scotland; (2) Typed copy of "The Rule of Law in Ceylon, 'A Charter Liberty'," by A.B. Cooray; (3) letter to Dr. James T. Rutnam from the Marga Institute in Colombo asking for financial co...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 1957-1964
Extent:: 65 Tiff images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP971/5/2/39
Title:: Alexander Johnston Paper
Scope & Content:: (1) "Will by General Johnston and Council Thereto." 6pp; (2) mss letter with note: "To the Committee Commisioners, In the matter of the claim of the Honorable Hester Maria Johnston as Executor (?) of Samuel Johnston Esquire; (3) unsigned and undated mss letter; (4) pamphlet with particulars and ...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 1818-1863
Extent:: 28 Tiff images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP971/5/2/40
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Scope & Content:: (1) Copy of article from The Pioneer entitled, "The Heart of Montrose: Tragic Story of a Precious Relic" (May 13, 1920); (2) Copy of article from The Pioneer entitled, "The Heart of Montrose II: An Indiaman's Log" (August 9, 1920); (3) Dr Jame T. Rutnam's calling card; (4) two folded-up newspape...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 1920
Extent:: 34 Tiff images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP971/5/2/41
Title:: Alexander Johnston Paper
Scope & Content:: (1) Report on a lecture entitled "Sir Alexander Johnstone" given by Dr. Andreas Nell; (2) various loose photocopies of a table of contents; (3) letters between Sri Lankan architect Ismeth Raheem and Dr. James T. Rutnam concerning sources about Alexander Johnston; (4) document entitled, "Portrait...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 1983
Extent:: 38 Tiff images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP971/5/2/42
Title:: Alexander Johnston Paper
Scope & Content:: Mss letter from Charles Edwin [?] to unknown recepient, reporting comes and goings of people from Inverness. Size and dimensions of original material: 1 file of 4 pages.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 1800-1999
Extent:: 8 Tiff images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP971/5/2/43
Title:: Alexander Johnston Paper
Scope & Content:: Mss notes on a painting by Jacopo da Puntormo, send by someone to Sir Alexander Johnston with a note about the ressemblance of the painting to a piece owned by A.J.. Size and dimensions of original material: 1 file of 10 pages.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 1831
Extent:: 14 Tiff images

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