Letters relating to the lands and castle of Hoddom, in Dumfries, ? 1597-1698
File
Identifier: Coll-1383/4/1
Scope and Contents
Six letters relating to the castle and lands of Hoddom, in Drumfries and Galloway. The castle originally belonged to the Herries family, before passing to the Carruthers family and then to the Maxwells. The letters mostly discuss money matters, and are from Katharine Morton, mother of the 'Laird of Hoddom', from a 'J. Carruthers', from John Maxwell, and other unidentified senders.
Dates
- Creation: ? 1597-1698
Creator
- From the Fonds: Grant, Ian Robertson, fl 1910-1974 (antiquarian bookseller) (Collector, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact repository for details in advance.
Full Extent
6 letters
Geographic
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
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Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
