Peter John Anderson, librarian: Grant family papers compiled in the preparation of 'Major Alpin's Ancestors and Descendants' Correspondence and other papers relating to the Grant family, compiled by P.J. Anderson in the preparation of Major Alpin's Ancestors and Descendants (Aberdeen: privately printed, 1904), 1851 - 1904. The collection comprises original correspondence of James Grant of Glenmoriston, 1851; miscellaneous genealogical notes concerning the Grants and related families, with inscriptions from various burial grounds, n.d.; papers concerning publication of Mayor Alpin's Ancestors and Descendants (including correspondence from W. Jolly, printer) 1904; and 9 separate series of correspondence concerning histories of Grants and related families, 1891 - 1904. Correspondents represented in the collection include C. Dunn, Manse of Birse; G. Ferries, Cluny Manse, Aberdeenshire; Isie Fraser, Toronto; John Gall, Inverness; J. Gammack, West Hartford; F.J Grant, Lyon Office (and other members of Grant family); Mrs Hunter and J.A.C. Hunter, Lochgilphead, Argyll; the India Office; Grant MacDonald, Toronto; K. MacDonald, Inverness; J. MacGregor, Dundee; J.W. Macintyre, Spean Bridge; Rev. J.A. MacKay, Castle Court, Boscome, Hants; W. McKay, Inverness; A.M. Mackintosh, Nairn; W. Macleod, Edinburgh; J.G. Michie, Dinnet; F. Munro, Fearn; P.C. Nicol, Helensburgh; J.L. Ross, Toronto; W. Simpson, Inverness; E. Smith, Edinburgh; and R.S. Woods, Chatham, Ontario. 1851-1904