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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 |
GD170/799 |
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Title |
Letter from John Campbell (of the Royal Bank) to Patrick Campbell of Barcaldine. |
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Dates |
1725-1739 |
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Access status |
Open |
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Description |
Dated at Edinburgh.
1725, December 4. Enclosing a letter [not now extant] from the Earl of Breadalbane regarding a debt alleged to be due by him to Provost Fisher, though this debt is thought to have been paid long since. "Please let me hear from yow how soon you get a right information of the facts."
1732, October 28. Commenting on his treatment at the hands of "Lord Ilay." " ... 'tis a shame to him that he shoud be so led by the nose by any of the creatures he supports, to do so unjust and dirty an action ..."
Mentions "Keithick's affairs" briefly, and speaks in complimentary terms of recipient's sons, Daniel and Colin, who have been punctilious in the repayment of loans.
1734, March 21. Expressing hope that recipient has returned safely from his "jaunt" to Edinburgh. " ... It must no doubt be very agreable to you that yow have settled all your affairs, and it cannot miss of turning to the great good of your family ..."
Lord Glenorchy signed "your papers" before witnesses at London on March 12th, "so that now yow may sign your own papers as soon as you please ..."
1734, December 21. Concerning the excambion between the recipient and the Earl of Breadalbane of the lands of Ardeonaig for those of Auchacha, and matters relating thereto. Inventory of papers sent to Barcaldine by Carwhin also enclosed.
1735, June 10. Enclosing discharged bill for £8 drawn by recipient's son, Daniel. " ... I am very glad that poor Daniel has succeeded so well on his first setting out in the world, I hope by his own merit he'l still succeed better ..."
1737, February 17. Discussing the decision in the case about the forest, and giving the bounds thereby decided.
1737, March 2. Intimating that an appeal against the decision in the forest cause has been lodged, but that he is not hopeful of success. Also discusses the "Kenlochetive" tack [Barrs], and state of progress with Kintraws.
1737, December 2. Anent illness of writer's wife, announcing 'your daughter is very well and equipp'd in as genteel, frugal a manner as you coud wish'.
1739, April 14. Intimates death of writer's wife, of a fever followed by asthma. |
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File |
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Extent |
20 letters and 3 enclosures |
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