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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelFile
Ref NoMS 2764/3/2/2/4
Alt Ref NoMS 2764 1/1/3
TitleCorrespondence: Alexander Dunbar of Northfield to John Arbuthnott of Hatton
Date1774 - 1787
Extent1 bundle
Creator NameMargaret, 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.
DescriptionLetters, mainly on Dunbar's financial support for John Arbuthnott and the consequent problems, Arbuthnott's relationship with his father Lord Arbuthnott and Dunbar's own financial difficulties. The letters also cover general subjects including family matters, sales of horses and bulls, and the like.
Access StatusOpen
Finding AidsA slip catalogue with details of the individual items in this bundle is held in Section 4.
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