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Collection GD1/475 - Ledgers of Sir James Matheson, Lewis
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GB 234 GD1/475

Title

Ledgers of Sir James Matheson, Lewis

Date(s)

  • 1844-1857 (Creation)

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Extent and medium

1 volume split into two

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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

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Open

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  • English

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Paper records

Finding aids

Full catalogue available through National Records of Scotland online catalogue at http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk

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