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Collection GD1/475 - Ledgers of Sir James Matheson, Lewis
Identity area
Reference code
GB 234 GD1/475
Title
Ledgers of Sir James Matheson, Lewis
Date(s)
- 1844-1857 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
1 volume split into two
Context area
Name of creator
Matheson, Sir James Nicolas Sutherland, laird of Lewis
(1796-1878)
Biographical history
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Ledger containing rentals and arrears lists of property, shootings, fishings, and feu duties in the Isle of Lewis belonging to Sir James Matheson, Bt., M.P. (parishes of Stornoway, Lochs, Barvas, Uig).
Damaged: Repaired and bound in 2 parts: (1) 1844-47 and (2) 1856-57
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Paper records
Finding aids
Full catalogue available through National Records of Scotland online catalogue at http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
