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MS. Grant Duff 78
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
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Shelfmark
MS. Grant Duff 78
Summary
Comprises
Notes on the family tree, including notebook, leaflets printed by Mountstuart for his family detailing the family's descent from Edward I of England (one corrected by Shiela), and notes by Shiela about Sir Mountstuart's children, 1899-c.1980. With printed pamphlet of attendance at The Breakfast Club, 1860-1868.
Letters regarding inheritances, 1863-1913, and papers concerning financial affairs, 1858-1907
Memoranda by Sir Mountstuart as Governor of Madras, 1885, with proceedings of the Madras Government Revenue Department, Jan 1873, and draft letter to unknown recipient on international affairs, May 1886
Three printed addresses to the Royal Historical Society as President, 1892-1897, and list of members of 'The Club', 1901
Papers regarding the debt of the Greek government, 1894
Miscellaneous documents, 1861-1905, including The Norfolk Chronicle and Norwich Gazette of 28 Dec 1861 reporting the funeral of the late Prince Consort
News cuttings by and about Sir Mountstuart, 1878-1947
Date
Bulk, 1881-1902
1858-1947 and 1980s
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box
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Collection contents
Archive of Shiela Grant Duff, with Grant Duff and Lubbock family papers
Papers of and relating to the Grant Duff family
Correspondence and papers of Sir Mountstuart Elphinstone Grant Duff
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