| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | File |
| Ref No | MS 2764/3/2/2/2 |
| Title | Correspondence: Alexander Dunbar of Northfield to Lord Arbuthnott |
| Date | 1774 - 1787 |
| Extent | 2 bundles |
| Creator Name | Margaret, the daughter of John 6th Viscount of Arbuthnott, married Sir Alexander Dunbar of Northfield (1742 - 1791), 5th Bt., son of Archibald Dunbar of Newton, Thunderton and Duffus and Helen Dunbar, on 21 April 1769. Margaret died on 8 June 1801.
Although the letters are dated from Thunderton, Dunbar himself points out in his letter of 13 June 1781 "My Designation is of Northfield". |
| Description | Extensive correspondence from Alexander Dunbar of Northfield to his father-in-law, John 6th Viscount of Arbuthnott, on family and financial matters, particularly the financial difficulties of Dunbar's brother-in-law, later the 7th Viscount.
2 bundles, also including individual letters from others (Hugh Bremner, Andrew Stuart jr.) |
| Access Status | Open |