5 Autograph Letters, 2 from Robin Hunter to Colin Campbell of Inveresragan, at Greenock, 1 from Edward Nixon, relating to Hunter, 1 from Jon. Innes to Colin Campbell, 1 from John Glasgow, Irvine, to Colin Campbell, 1733-39, relating to cargoes of timber to Port Glasgow, trade in herrings, coal for the garrison of For William, herring fishing at Port Nessock; with 2 envelope fronts "Toe be forwarded by the Postmaster of Inverary" & "Via Inverary"; William Henderson of Thurso 5 manuscript letters to his son John, 1814-1826, the first to John when a student of Mr Mackinlay's of The Academy Tain, later ones to lodgings in Edinburgh, when John had become a Law student. The first letter extols the virtues of good spelling and punctuation and the avoidance of "habitual drinking", the second letter requests John to take the "John O'Groat" out of Leith, the third refers to a dispute between the people of Wick and the court officials of Thurso which might go to "The House of Peers", via the "Court of Session". The fourth letter recommends the son to investigate both Tories and Whigs, the final letter details with financial matters and grouse shooting rights. Three weeks after the last letter William died (10)
Note: Colin Campbell carried on the business of a general store at Inveresragan, near Ardchattan on Loch Etive. This involved the acquisition and delivery of a variety of goods from several sources. Some research notes relating to the letters are included.