Scotland--History--18th century
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
John Murray, 4th Earl of Dunmore Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 01295
Scope and Contents
Papers concerning John Murray, 4th Earl of Dunmore, and last royal governor of Virginia. There are three Virginia-related items: a land grant, 1773; account, 1774-1776, of Lord Dunmore concerning one of his plantations; and letter, 1775, written by Lord Dunmore while on board the Royal William. Papers also include a letter, 1768, concerning Lord Dunmore's desire to be elected one of the Scottish peers of Parliament and a letter, 1770, concerning his brother-in-law. The majority of the items...