Primarily about Dr James T. Rutnam's research around Henry Seymour Conway and his connection to Sir Alexander Johnston. Includes: (1) 1983 letter from Christopher Campbell-Johnston to Dr James T. Rutnam about the latter's book on Sir Alexander Johnston; (2) typed copy, "The Conway Letters to Hor...
(1) typed copies, "The Conway Letters to Horace Walpole. Their connection with the Campbells of Argyll and Sir Alexander Johnston, Chief Justice of Ceylon," with Rutnam's edits; (2) newspaper clipping about the Conway letters and the Yale edition of Warpole's letters. Size and dimensions of ori...
Walpole connection. Includes: (1) 1983 letter to Dr James T. Rutnam from Catherine Jestin, librarian of the Lewis Walpole Library, informing him of W.S. Lewis' death; (2) list of new letters to Conway in Cunningham's edition; (3) "Can he be the real Walpole or is he Wilmarth Lewis?" article on W...
Two copies of 1965 letter of introduction addressed to Christopher Campbell-Johnston, from Dr James T Rutnam. Size and dimensions of original material: 1 file of 24 pages.
(1) Sir Alexander Johnston's family tree, starting with maternal and paternal grandparents; (2) Louisa Campbell's [A.J.'s wife] family tree, starting with maternal and paternal grandparents. Size and dimensions of original material: 1 file of 16 pages.
(1) 1965 letter of introduction addressed to Christopher Campbell-Johnston, from Dr James T Rutnam; (2) information on Carnsalloch and the Maxwells, compiled by the county librarian on the estate of Carnsalloch; (3) 1955 letter addressed to Rutnam Sgd M.D. McLean, County Librarian of the Dumfrie...
(1) Attested copy assignment and power of attorney to Sir Alexander Johnston from his mother, Hester Maria Johnston, 4th January 1811; (2) 1801 letter to Samuel Johnston from A. Paupia Braminy; (3) letter to The Honorable Mrs. Johnston from His Highness the Nabob Omdat ul Omrah Wallaujah Bahaude...
Various typed documents and copies of letters written by or about Sir Alexander Johnston about his work as Chief Justice of Ceylon. Size and dimensions of original material: 1 file of 60 pages.
(1) Note about Rev. Patrick Johnston; (2) 2pp handwritten notes, likely by Dr James T. Rutnam. Size and dimensions of original material: 1 file of 8 pages.
(1) Two typed copies, The New-Gresham Encyclopedia Volume IV, p117; (2) auction pamphlet for Carnsalloch Estate. Size and dimensions of original material: 1 file of 72 pages.