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Neaves, Charles, 1800-1876 (Lord Neaves | Scottish advocate, judge, theologian and writer)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1800 - 1876

Biography

Lord Charles Neaves was a Scottish advocate, judge, theologian and writer. He was educated at the University of Edinburgh and became a member of the Faculty of Advocates. He served as Advocate Depute from 1841-1845, and Solicitor General for Scotland in 1853. He served as judge of the Court of Session from 1853-1858. From 1858 to his death in 1878, he was Lord of Justiciary, Scotland's supreme criminal court.

Neaves also held several academic posts. He was vice-president of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and a president of the Heriot-Watt Institution. From 1872-1874, he served as Rector of the University of St. Andrews.

Found in 45 Collections and/or Records:

Letter: [18--], to David Laing / Charles Neaves., 19th century

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Identifier: La.IV.18 fol. 439
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

After the death of David Laing, his private library was sold in an auction occupying thirty-one days. His collection of charters and other papers is of national importance and the most distinguished of its kind in any Scottish university. It is an essential source for the 18th century, and a much used one for all periods of Scottish history from the earliest times. The Laing Collection falls into five sections, designated as La.I., La.II., La.III., La.IV., and La.V.

Dates: 19th century

Letter: [18--], to David Laing / Charles Neaves., 19th century

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Identifier: La.IV.18 fol. 442
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

After the death of David Laing, his private library was sold in an auction occupying thirty-one days. His collection of charters and other papers is of national importance and the most distinguished of its kind in any Scottish university. It is an essential source for the 18th century, and a much used one for all periods of Scottish history from the earliest times. The Laing Collection falls into five sections, designated as La.I., La.II., La.III., La.IV., and La.V.

Dates: 19th century

Letter: [18--], to David Laing / Charles Neaves., 19th century

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Identifier: La.IV.18 fol. 443
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

After the death of David Laing, his private library was sold in an auction occupying thirty-one days. His collection of charters and other papers is of national importance and the most distinguished of its kind in any Scottish university. It is an essential source for the 18th century, and a much used one for all periods of Scottish history from the earliest times. The Laing Collection falls into five sections, designated as La.I., La.II., La.III., La.IV., and La.V.

Dates: 19th century

Letter: [18--], Waterfoot, Penrith [Cumberland], to David Laing / Charles Neaves., 19th century

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Identifier: La.IV.18 fol. 435
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

After the death of David Laing, his private library was sold in an auction occupying thirty-one days. His collection of charters and other papers is of national importance and the most distinguished of its kind in any Scottish university. It is an essential source for the 18th century, and a much used one for all periods of Scottish history from the earliest times. The Laing Collection falls into five sections, designated as La.I., La.II., La.III., La.IV., and La.V.

Dates: 19th century

Letter: 1839 Nov. 30, 19 Charlotte Square [Edinburgh], to David Laing / Charles Neaves., 1839

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Identifier: La.IV.18 fol. 373
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

After the death of David Laing, his private library was sold in an auction occupying thirty-one days. His collection of charters and other papers is of national importance and the most distinguished of its kind in any Scottish university. It is an essential source for the 18th century, and a much used one for all periods of Scottish history from the earliest times. The Laing Collection falls into five sections, designated as La.I., La.II., La.III., La.IV., and La.V.

Dates: 1839

Letter: 1841 Sept. 29, 19 Charlotte Square [Edinburgh], to David Laing / Charles Neaves., 1841

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Identifier: La.IV.18 fols. 374-375
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

After the death of David Laing, his private library was sold in an auction occupying thirty-one days. His collection of charters and other papers is of national importance and the most distinguished of its kind in any Scottish university. It is an essential source for the 18th century, and a much used one for all periods of Scottish history from the earliest times. The Laing Collection falls into five sections, designated as La.I., La.II., La.III., La.IV., and La.V.

Dates: 1841

Letter: 1857 Apr. 28, 7 Charlotte Square [Edinburgh], to David Laing / Charles Neaves., 1857

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Identifier: La.IV.18 fol. 376
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

After the death of David Laing, his private library was sold in an auction occupying thirty-one days. His collection of charters and other papers is of national importance and the most distinguished of its kind in any Scottish university. It is an essential source for the 18th century, and a much used one for all periods of Scottish history from the earliest times. The Laing Collection falls into five sections, designated as La.I., La.II., La.III., La.IV., and La.V.

Dates: 1857

Letter: 1859 Dec. 26, 7 Charlotte Square [Edinburgh], to David Laing / Charles Neaves., 1859

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Identifier: La.IV.18 fol. 377
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

After the death of David Laing, his private library was sold in an auction occupying thirty-one days. His collection of charters and other papers is of national importance and the most distinguished of its kind in any Scottish university. It is an essential source for the 18th century, and a much used one for all periods of Scottish history from the earliest times. The Laing Collection falls into five sections, designated as La.I., La.II., La.III., La.IV., and La.V.

Dates: 1859

Letter: 1861 Dec. 10, Parl[iament] House [Edinburgh], to David Laing / Charles Neaves., 1861

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Identifier: La.IV.18 fol. 379
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

After the death of David Laing, his private library was sold in an auction occupying thirty-one days. His collection of charters and other papers is of national importance and the most distinguished of its kind in any Scottish university. It is an essential source for the 18th century, and a much used one for all periods of Scottish history from the earliest times. The Laing Collection falls into five sections, designated as La.I., La.II., La.III., La.IV., and La.V.

Dates: 1861

Letter: 1861 Jan. 8, Parliament House [Edinburgh], to David Laing / Charles Neaves., 1861

 Item
Identifier: La.IV.18 fol. 378
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

After the death of David Laing, his private library was sold in an auction occupying thirty-one days. His collection of charters and other papers is of national importance and the most distinguished of its kind in any Scottish university. It is an essential source for the 18th century, and a much used one for all periods of Scottish history from the earliest times. The Laing Collection falls into five sections, designated as La.I., La.II., La.III., La.IV., and La.V.

Dates: 1861