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1. Add MS 40633-40635

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and papers, chiefly of Maj.-Gen. Alexander Stewart (d. 17 Dec. 1794), 3rd son of John Stewart of. Castle Stewart, Penninghame, co. Wigtown
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CORRESPONDENCE He married in 1770 Catharine, daughter of Thomas Gordon the younger of Earlston, who brought him the estate of Afton, co. Ayr. From 1786 till his death he was M.P. for the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright. Three volumes. Presented, along with Add. Ch. 63798-64009, by Major J. R. Hannay.
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, French, and German
Date Range:
[1700-1839]
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3 items

2. Add MS 40635

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Vol. III (ff. 123). Miscellaneous papers and correspondence, 18th cent.-1839, viz.:- 1. History of the Gordons, ancestors of the Kenmure family, down to Sir Robert Gordon of Lochinvar (d. 1628). Beg. "History being proud of handing doun," and quotes the authority of Sir James Dalrymple, antiqu...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1700-1839
Extent:
1 item

3. Add MS 40634

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Vol. II, ff. 223. Letters to Maj.-Gen. Alexander Stewart of the 3rd Foot (the Buffs), Commandant at Ostend during the campaign in Flanders under Frederick Augustus, Duke of York, in the war of the First Coalition against France; 7 Aug. 1793-31 Mar. 1794; 2 Apr.-11 Nov. 1794. Included are paylit...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, French, and German
Date Range:
1793-1794
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1 item

4. Add MS 40633

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Vol. I,ff. 255. Letters to Maj.-Gen. Alexander Stewart of the 3rd Foot (the Buffs), Commandant at Ostend during the campaign in Flanders under Frederick Augustus, Duke of York, in the war of the First Coalition against France; 7 Aug. 1793-31 Mar. 1794; 2 Apr.-11 Nov. 1794. Included are paylits ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
1793-1794
Extent:
1 item