Letters from various correspondents to Craufurd Bruce, 1807-1819
File
MS. Eng. c. 5747
Held at the Weston Library
Mainly relating to Michael Bruce, with drafts of a few letters from Craufurd Bruce. The letters include:
(fols. 38-106) a group of letters collected by Craufurd Bruce 'relative to the business [proposed marriage] of Miss Bricknell with my son' Robert, 1818-1820, including letters from Robert to his parents
(fols. 107-135) some miscellaneous papers of Craufurd and Robert Bruce, including
- (fols. 111-118) extracts from Bombay parish register, and certificates of christening, for some of the Bruce children
- (fols. 121-122) notes by Craufurd Bruce of his letters to Michael, 1810-1814
- (fols. 124-129) table plan, lists and bill for a ball, 1811
- (fols. 130-133) list of silver plate, 1818
- (fols. 134-135) notes by Craufurd Bruce about his will, 1819
Dates
- Creation: 1807-1819
Extent
135 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. c. 5747
Arrangement
Alphabetical, Sligo - White, followed by anonymous letters, and (fols. 38-135) miscellaneous papers.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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Weston Library
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specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk