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Archive of Henry Dundas

 Collection

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Papers, probably of Henry Dundas, relating to the East India Company.

Dates

  • Creation: 1783-1810

Extent

0.22 Linear metres (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Eng. misc. a. 25, fols. 1-2].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. Eng. misc. a. 25, b. 345-346

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 12918

Abstract

Archive of Henry Dundas

Biographical / Historical

Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville (1742-1811) was a statesman. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The papers were given by Blackwell's in c. 1965, and transferred from the Indian Institute in 1975.

Title
Catalogue of the archive of Henry Dundas
Status
Published
Author
Collection Level Description by Emily Tarrant; EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
Date
EAD version 2019
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom