Sederunt books and some letter books of executries and trusts etc., particularly of Dundee businessmen and other local influential families, including William Blackadder, Civil Engineer; Peter Carmichael of Arthurstone; Sir William Chalmers of Glenericht; Robert Gilroy, Merchant and Millspinner, and his family; Alexander Low, Merchant and Millspinner; Hermann Luhrs, Flax Merchant; William Mackenzie, Managing Director of the Alliance Trust; James Mitchell of Affleck, Railway Contractor; William Moon, Silk Mercer; John Sharp of Balmuir, Merchant and Flaxspinner; James Tawes, Merchant and Flaxspinner; and James Farquhar White of Balruddery.
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- ReferenceGB 254 MS 105/XX
- Dates of Creation1830-1934
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish.
- Physical Description5.95 linear metres. The records are on paper.
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
These papers were kept on behalf of their clients by Shiell and Small in the course of their practice as solicitors.
Arrangement
Records are arranged within series.
Access Information
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Additional Information
The material is original.