| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Fonds |
| Ref No | MS 2571 |
| Title | Forbes family correspondence |
| Date | 1787-1930 |
| Extent | 9 items (0.01 linear metres) |
| Source | Provenance unknown but according to the notes in the deposit file they were purchased by the library between September 1959 and April 1965. |
| Description | Collection of letters by, or relating to, members of the Forbes family including: three letters from Nathaniel and Anne Forbes to Jonathan Michie, August 1787 and December 1795; letter from Alex Grant to Reverend George Forbes regarding the sale of a property, 1792; letter from Major General Sir Henry Taylor to Major General Sir Thomas Bradford regarding delay of Lord Forbes joining his regiment, 1824; letter from 17th Baron Forbes to General Frederick Maitland accepting invitation to become a member of a standing committee for the building of a monument to the Duke of York, 1827; letter from Sir Charles Forbes declining invitation from the Sheriffs Elect to attend an inauguration dinner, 1827; letter from Mrs. Jane Stuart to Maurice Lothian concerning the renewal of the tack on her farm with copy of original letter of tack and related correspondence, 1839; letter from 21st Baron Forbes to Mr. Osborne supplying information regarding the 14th Baron Forbes, 1930. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Language | English |
| Physical Description | MS 2571/1/3 is badly damaged, with the paper torn down the left-hand side. |