Correspondence, 1749 May-1797
Scope and Contents
This box includes items describing the early military career of John, 4th Earl of Dunmore (1732-1809). Letters from William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord Shelburne (1737-1805), dated 1758 to 1765 discussing social news and political events. Correspondence concerning 4th Earl's appointment as Governor of Virginia, and his preference to remain as Governor of New York, in which capacity he received letters from William Johnson about Indian affairs. Letters, 1772-1774, from George Washington discussing social news, a surveying trip West, and land speculation. Solicitation of Dunmore's vote in the elections for the peerage of Scotland held in 1780, 1784, and 1786. Information relative to 4th Earl's estate and lands is found in the letters between his son George, Viscount Fincastle, and his agent, Thomas Jack, 1794 to 1797. The 4th Earl was dismissed as Governor of the Bahama Islands in 1796, after serving from 1787.
Dates
- Creation: 1749 May-1797
Creator
- From the Collection: Dunmore family (Family)
- From the Collection: Alexandra, Queen, consort of Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1844-1925 (Person)
- From the Collection: Augusta, Princess, wife of Prince Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge, d. 1889 (Person)
- From the Collection: Cambridge, Adolphus Frederick, Duke of, 1774-1870 (Person)
- From the Collection: Dunmore, Charles Adolphus Murray, Earl of, 1841-1907 (Person)
- From the Collection: Dunmore, Charles Murray, Earl of, 1661-1710 (Person)
- From the Collection: Dunmore, George Murray, Earl of, 1762-1836 (Person)
- From the Collection: Dunmore, John Murray, 4th Earl of, 1732-1809 (Person)
- From the Collection: Dunmore, John Murray, Earl of, 1685-1752 (Person)
- From the Collection: Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910 (Person)
- From the Collection: Johnson, William, Sir, 1715-1774 (Person)
- From the Collection: Pelham, Henry, 1695?-1754 (Person)
- From the Collection: Saxe, Maurice, comte de, 1696-1750 (Person)
- From the Collection: Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository