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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelFile
Ref NoMS 2769/I/162/2
TitlePapers of Captain James Tough and records of the Bon-Accord Distillery
Date1853 - 1887
Extent1 box
DescriptionPapers of and relating to Captain James Tough, Hardgate, Aberdeen 1880 - 1884; Records of the Bon-Accord Distillery, Aberdeen.

Captain James Tough papers
Loose papers: papers of Captain James Tough: correspondence from James Muir, Arbroath, 1857 -1859, 1861 - 1873; envelope of papers relating to shares in The Aberdeen Gardeners' Lane Heritages Company Ltd., 1879 - 1884; envelope of papers relating to shares in C.G. Elrick & Co., 1880; envelope containing account with Davidson & Garden and papers relating to cottage at 42, Hardgate, 1875 - 1876; policy with London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Company, 1881; Captain Tough's Trust: minutes of trustees, 1884; papers relating to barque 'Seafield' of Arbroath (master James Tough) and ship 'Asia', 1861 - 1873; papers relating to barque 'Elliot' of Arbroath and its purchase, 1877; envelope containing various papers including valuation of jewellery belonging to the late Mrs. McGregor, 1871; the bankruptcy of John McMorrin, Tough's brother-in-law, 1878; letters from D. Wilson to Jane McWilliam (Tough's niece) explaining why he cannot marry her, 1879; bill for redecorating 42, Hardgate (George Rhynas, Tough's brother-in-law), 1875; agreement from Ross & Bell, painters, Hardgate, regarding buying remaining stock of George Rhynas, n.d.; bundle of invoices payable by Captain Tough's trustees, 1884 - 1885; bundle of accounts of Captain Tough with James Muir, Arbroath, 1871 - 1881; note for settlement between Davidson & Garden and George Rhynas, James Tough's brother-in-law, with related papers, 1886; bundle of vouchers payable by Captain Tough, 1871 - 1884; vouchers from Davidson & Garden for payments due by the estate of Henry Ogg Tough, 1886 - 1887.

Bundle 12: 'Captain Tough's Trust: Miscellaneous papers found in deceased's repositories'. Including his Master's Certificate, Dundee 1853; account of share in the ship 'Asia', 1860 - 1862 (two); list of George Rhynas' papers including Second Mate's certificate, 1881; papers relating to shares in the Caledonian Railway Company, 1884; brief cash log, 1872; statements on stowage on the barque 'Empress' (Liverpool to Colombo) and leakage of sulphate of ammonia, relating to inquest on Captain Stronach, to be signed by the master of the 'Seafield', Colombo 1867; payment of 'Seafield', 1863; letter from his niece Barbara Rhynas, 1883; payments to Gordon & Smith (grocers) in 1883; two statements of interest collected by Davidson & Garden after his death, 1885.

Account books of Captain James Tough with Gordon & Smith, grocers, 195, Union Street, Aberdeen, 1882 - 1885

Account book of Captain James Tough with Francis Buchan, bread and biscuit bakers and confectioners, 129, Crown Street, Aberdeen, 1883 - 1885

Notebook containing pencil notes of household expenses, n.d. (1880s)

Disbursement book for 1883 kept by James Tough. Detailed household and family expenses in Aberdeen, including visits to Music Hall, school expenses for daughter, amusements, groceries and treats.

Bon-Accord Distillery
Annual report and accounts for The Bon Accord Distillery Company, Ltd. 1894, 1895.
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