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Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
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Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

[Letterbook]

 Collection
Call Number: OSBORN FC109 1/2
Abstract:

Anonymous MS.
Collection of copies of 210 letters to and from Baker dating from 1722 to 1770; letters discuss scientific subjects, especially microscopy, electricity, and the education of deaf children; also discuss contemporary affairs, most notably the Jacobite Rebellion (1745-1746) and the London earthquake (1750).

Dates: 1722-1770
Found in: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Letterbook]

Gordon of Gordonstoun papers

 Collection
Call Number: OSB MSS 342
Abstract:

The collection contains correspondence, legal documents, deeds, and other papers by or relating to the Gordon family of Gordonstoun and Cumming family of Altyre, Scotland.

Dates: 1513-1948, bulk 1614-1800
Found in: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Gordon of Gordonstoun papers

Sir William Lee family papers

 Collection
Call Number: OSB MSS 52
Abstract: The papers, most of which date from the lifetime of Sir William Lee, consist of personal and official correspondence, notes, memoranda, household accounts and financial papers, records of court cases, and other documents. Family correspondents include Lee's brothers Sir George and Thomas Lee; his brother-in-law, William Melmoth, and his son William. William's letters describe student life at Wadham College, Oxford and Clare College, Cambridge. Subsequent letters detail William's Grand Tour...
Dates: 1588-1814, bulk 1710-1754
Found in: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Sir William Lee family papers