Papers relating to the Campbell family, Earls of Breadalbane...

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Papers relating to the Campbell family, Earls of Breadalbane.
The following documents were the property of an enthusiastic and erudite Edinburgh collector who put considerable effort into researching their historical background and whose typewritten translations accompany each item along with reference numbers for related material held in the National Records of Scotland.

Their condition is commensurate with their age so staining and occasional chipping are evident such that viewers are recommended to avail themselves of the typed versions to avoid any deterioration in these fragile survivors.

A) Memorandum for the Earl of Caithness, by Sir John Campbell of Glenorchy to his son John, Earl of Caithness regarding financial matters relating to Captain Alexander Campbell and the treatment of his mother and brothers following his death by drowning. 1679. Single sheet.

B) Memorial for Miss Jean Campbell, daughter of deceased Captain Robert Campbell of the 99th Regiment of Foot, submitted to the Duke of York. Early 19th century. 4 pages.

C) Draft renunciation by Mildred Littler of her liferent rights in the lands of Stronardoran, of Dunan and others. C. 1710. 2 large sheets.

D) Discharge by John, 2nd Earl of Breadalbane, in favour of Lady Mary Campbell, his half sister, of all debts, or claims for expenses of her maintenance and education, c. 1719. Single sheet.

E) Accompt of the sums raised by John Campbell of Glenorchy [later 1st Earl of Breadalbane] out of the estates of George Earl of Caithness, when Glenorchy paid Sir Robert Sinclair in 1675. 1675. Printed document mounted on board with substantial damage to blank outer margin but without any loss of text.1675.