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Letters of Rev. Alexander Lockhart Simpson (1785-1861)

 Fonds
Identifier: GD46

Scope and Contents

The letters are largely those to Simpson from Thomas Chalmers, and Sir George Sinclair. There are also letters from the Earl of Morton and Lady Morton, the Duke of Buccleuch, the Duke of Richmond, the Earl of Rosebery, Lord Stanley, Baron Torphichen, and the Marquis of Tweeddale.

Dates

  • Creation: 1835-1854

Creator

Language of Materials

English.

Physical Description

62 letters. Access to records in a fragile condition may be restricted.

Conditions Governing Access

Generally open for consultation to bona fide researchers, but please contact repository for details in advance.

Biographical / Historical

The Rev. Alexander Lockhart Simpson was born in 1785 and died in 1861. He had been Minister of Kirknewton.

Extent

62 letters

Physical Location

MSS BOX 1.4.1-130

Other Finding Aids

Local lists.

Accruals

Check the local Indexes for details of any additions.

Physical Description

62 letters. Access to records in a fragile condition may be restricted.

Physical Facet

Access to records in a fragile condition may be restricted.

General

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Letters of Rev. Alexander Lockhart Simpson (1785-1861)
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Repository Details

Part of the New College Library Special Collections Repository

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