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Country code |
GB |
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Repository code |
234 |
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Organisation |
NAS |
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Repository |
National Records of Scotland |
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Reference |
GD170/1063 |
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Title |
Letter from Major Alexander Campbell, illegitimate son of Duncan Campbell of Glenure, to his father |
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Dates |
1763-1775 |
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Access status |
Open |
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Description |
Dated at London, Glasgow, North Queensferry etc.
1763, March 17.
Apologises for marrying without parental consent.
1766, April 7.
Announces his intention of going to America as he cannot do anything at home without money.
1773, December 14. Glasgow.
'My friend Bailey Finlay turn'd out a most avaricious dog and I had either tamely to submit to his intrigues and avarise or expose him, which last I have been necessitate to do and to that degree I believe I shall not be troubled with him any longer'. 1774, March 30. Abbey of Holyroodhouse.
Re proposed settlement with his creditors.
1775, June 25. Boston.
Is succeeding beyond expectation in the grocery way: 'the conduct of the people of this town and province is most distracted and villanous, it deserves an appelation worse than rebellious which they now stand oppen in'; gives particulars of battle of Bunkers Hill, where writer was wounded. |
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Level |
File |
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Extent |
27 letters. and 1 enclosure |
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