| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Fonds |
| Ref No | MS 1028 |
| Title | Collection of autograph letters |
| Date | 1520-1900 |
| Extent | 1 linear metre |
| Source | Part One is of unknown provenance; Part Two was presented by Captain Oldfield of Gollanfield, Invernessshire in 1934; Part Three was purchased by the Library in 1942. |
| Description | Collection of 24 autograph letters on military and other matters, from the Duke of Wellington, Sir W. M. Flinders-Petrie, Professor Richard Owen, James Nasmyth, Captain J. H. Speke, Lady Astor and other individuals, 1826-1920 (MS 1028/1).
Collection of autograph letters from mostly French nobles and officers, including Marie Antoinette, 1520-1900 (MS 1028/2).
Collection of 24 autograph letters from the Duke of Wellington and other British officers around the time of the Battle of Waterloo (MS 1028/3). |
| Access Status | Open |
| Access Conditions | The records are available subject to the signed acceptance of the Department's access conditions. |
| Language | English |
| French |
| Physical Description | No physical conditions affecting use of collection. |