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Craufurd Correspondence, 1746-1793

 Series
Identifier: Series 1.

Scope and Contents note

This series contains letters, memoranda, bills, and notes retained by John Craufurd relating to local politics, elections, finances, legal matters and estate management. Correspondents include Lord Cassillis, Sir William Miller, Henry Erskine, Lord Dumfries, Alexander Fraser, Margaret Craufurd, John Boswell, Sir William Cunningham, Lewis Drummond McGregor, Alexander Fairlie, and a member of the Hay family.

Dates

  • Creation: 1746-1793

Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the File: 0.42 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the File: English

Arrangement note

This series is arranged chronologically. Undated notes and correspondence have been placed at the beginning of the series. Undated letters from William Cunningham were designated as being from 1792 by a previous collector. Since their chronology is unclear, they have been left in this order.

Container Summary

16 folders, 118 items

Repository Details

Part of the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library Repository

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