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GB3219/SL/D1062
Macdonald of Viewfield papers
1736-2003 Reference Code: GB3219/SL/D1062 Title: Macdonald of Viewfield Papers Dates of creation: 1736-2003 Extent of the unit of description: 7 linear metres Creators: Macdonald family of Viewfield, Skye, and their Mackinnon relations Administrative/Biographical History: Harry Macdonald (d. 1873, aged 74) Writer to the Signet, son of a cobbler in Dingwall, married Joanna Macleod (d. 1885, aged 65) daughter of Dr Alexander Macleod, factor on estates of Lord Macdonald and succeeded his father in law in that position. Harry Macdonald took lease on Viewfield from Lord Macdonald in 1846; and founded the legal firm of Macdonald and Fraser in Portree Harry and Joanna Macdonald had five sons: Alexander Macdonald, (1840-1899), was born in Portree 3 April 1840, educated at the parish school at Portree, at Inverness Royal Academy where he was dux of the year, and at Edinburgh University, which he left without taking a degree due to eye problems. He qualified as law agent in 1863 and went into partnership with his father, who was agent for the National Bank. After his father’s death, he continued the firm of Macdonald and Fraser (see D123 and D293), and was sole agent for the bank in Portree. In 1879, he became factor to Lord Macdonald after his father, having already been appointed to similar positions for the Macleod, Kilmuir and Strathaird Estates. He was also Secretary to the Skye Diatomite Company, formed in partnership with his brothers John and Harry in July 1886, for the mining and sale of diatomite. In 1886, he resigned the factorship of all the estates that he served in this capacity, except Strathaird, but continued as law agent for all the proprietors on Skye, and was also Clerk and Treasurer of the School Boards of 5 parishes, member of 7 Parochial Boards and Chairman of 3, as well as a Colonel of the Inverness-shire Volunteers. In addition, he acted as agent for
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Conservative candidates in elections from 1880 onwards. He retired from all business except the bank agency in 1898, and died in Hastings in 1899, aged 59 George Rainey Macdonald Thomas Macdonald, Surgeon General, Indian Army. John Macdonald, indigo planter in India, retuned to Skye and took lease of Portree House on his return from India Harry Macdonald, (d.1905), indigo planter in India, returned to Skye, took lease to Viewfield assigned to him by his father’s trustees, 1885; he made extensive alterations and additions to house with the help of architect Alexander Ross. He married in 1881 Flora Mackinnon (b. 1858), daughter of John Mackinnon (1811-1895), son of Dr Farquhar Mackinnon of Kyle (d. 1847), and Isabella Macleod. Flora Mackinnon had several brothers and sisters: Donald William Mackinnon (d.1912) Farquhar Mackinnon (1852-1931)—married Mary Reid (Molly) in India John Mackinnon (d. 1936) Margaret Campbell Mackinnon, married name Maclean (1848-1917) Mary Anne MacLachlan Mackinnon (1853-1929) Jane Christina Mackinnon (1861-1932)
Harry and Flora Macdonald had four daughters and two sons:
Isabella Macleod Macdonald (b. 1882) Mary Henderson Macdonald (b. 1883) Johanna Campbell Macdonald (1885-1964) Flora Macdonald Alexander Macdonald (died young) Col. John (Jock) Macdonald (1890-1980) went to India after 1911 and married Evelyn Maud Logan (1901-1993) in Calcutta in 1924. He was a Scottish rugby cap and served in the army in both World Wars. In the Second, he served in the Burma campaign with the Indian Army, commanding a construction unit on the Burma Road, and was in Rangoon for the Japanese surrender. After the war, he stayed in India as a tea planter in Assam until 1948, when he returned to Skye. In 1954, he and his wife Evelyn began to run Viewfield House as a bed & Breakfast establishment, and he became a well-known figure for his involvement with and promotion of piping, shinty, Highland games and the Gaelic language. He bought Viewfield outright in 1976 and died in 1980, aged 90.
Col John and Evelyn Macdonald had one son:
Major John Harry Logan Macdonald, b. Madras (1930-1970), who married Ann Dudley Fitzpatrick (b. 1930) in London in 1955, and had three children, among them John Hugh Macdonald (b. 1956, in Nairn), who married Linda Susan Ellis (b. 1957). Scope and Content: Skye and British Diatomite Companies: correspondence and associated papers 1885-1904, accounts 1886-1900, receipts and receipted wage bills 1893-1899, loose papers
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and plans c1886-1901, contractors’ stock books 1897-1899, printed promotional material c1900, sundry printed items c1887-1902, modern notes on Skye diatomite, 1992-2005, diatomite samples; Mackinnons of Kyle: historical and genealogical papers 1736-2003, Kyle house papers 1884-1929, papers of Mary Anne MacLachlan Mackinnon c1924, papers of Margaret Campbell MacLean, nee Mackinnon 1912-1917, papers of Farquhar Mackinnon 1894-1930, papers of Mary Mackinnon, nee Reid 1894-1934, papers of Jane Christina Mackinnon 1911-1932, papers of A. D, and L. K. S. Mackinnon c1910-1936, papers relating to Australian Mackinnons c1925-1930, sundry Mackinnon papers c1912-1936; Harry Macdonald: papers relating to indigo and sugar interests 1873-1904, legal and official papers 1881-1905, notices of the death of his brother Alexander Macdonald 1899, architectural drawings regarding Viewfield House c1896, papers relating to whisky 1896-1898, correspondence 1881-1905, bills and receipts 1875-1905, account books 1897-1904, cheque books 1879-1903, game books 1889-1892, papers regarding his son Alexander Macdonald 1903, printed material 1842-1905; Flora Macdonald nee Mackinnon: correspondence 1888-1942, accounts bills and receipts 1876-1944, diaries 1882, printed material 1907-1930; Johanna Campbell Macdonald: British Red Cross papers 1920-1945, papers relating to executries of her aunts Mary Anne MacLachlan Mackinnon and Jane Christina Mackinnon 1931-1935, papers relating to musical and dramatic interests 1927-1935, general financial papers 1924-1945, printed material 1922-1962; Colonel John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: papers relating to piping and Skye Highland games, including sheet music1808-1980, personal and official papers 1916-1976, general business papers 1953-1979, plans and maps 1972-1976, correspondence 1943-1979, newspaper cuttings 1950-1980, printed material 1898-1979; Evelyn Macdonald, nee Logan: personal official papers 1902-1966, certificates and testimonials 1915-1984, legal papers 1980-1989, financial and banking papers 1846-1989, Skye hospital papers 1952-1989, correspondence 1928-1990, accounts 1943-1990, notebooks c1911-1989, historical and genealogical papers concerning the Logans of Restalrig c1954-1991, newspaper cuttings 1942-1986, prints and drawings c1934, printed material 1916-1987; Other Macdonald papers: copies of documents concerning Treaslane estate from 1781 to 1981 in the Scottish Record Office, 1986-1987, Skye Camanachd Club papers 1895-2003, printed material 1985, sundry items; Photographs, 19th-20th centuries Appraisal: Several printed books, mainly fiction, were returned to the depositor, as was some of the depositor’s personal correspondence, and correspondence of members of the Macdonald family still living. A copy of Rev. Donald Mackinnon’s The Macleods of Arnisdale (1929) from this collection has been placed with the Highland Council Genealogy service. Accruals: Accruals possible System of Arrangement: The papers are arranged in 9 series, as follows: SL/D1062/1: Skye Diatomite and British Diatomite Companies, 1886-1904
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SL/D1062/2: Mackinnon Papers, Kyle, 1736-2003 SL/D1062/3: Harry Macdonald, 1842-1910 SL/D1062/4: Flora Macdonald, nee Mackinnon, 1876-1944 SL/D1062/5: Johanna Campbell Macdonald, 1920-1962 SL/D1062/6: Colonel John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald, 1808-1980 SL/D1062/7: Evelyn Maud Macdonald, nee Logan, 1902-1990 SL/D1062/8: Other Macdonald papers, 1895-2003 SL/D1062/9: Photographs, 19th-20th centuries Language: Mostly English, but a small amount of material is in Gaelic and Norwegian Related Units of Description: Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre GB3219/SL/D123—papers relating to legal practice of Alexander Macdonald and the British Diatomite Company; GB3219/SL/D293—further Macdonald family papers, especially relating to Alexander and Harry Macdonald Archivist’s Note: Description by Alex du Toit; revised by Anne MacLeod Rules and Conventions: ISAD(G) General International Standard Archival Description, 2nd Edition, 2000 Date of Description: List written 2008; revisions made 25 May 2011 and 24 January 2012
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SL/D1062/1 SKYE DIATOMITE AND BRITISH DIATOMITE COMPANIES
1885-1904
SL/D1062/1/1 Skye Diatomite and British Diatomite Companies— general business correspondence and associated papers
1885-1904
SL/D1062/1/1/1 General business correspondence and associated papers: file arranged in alphabetical order by creator
1888-1897
SL/D1062/1/1/1/1 Albright and Wilson to Alexander Macdonald: enquiry about use of diatomite for lining furnace
12/12/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/2 Askham Bros & Wilson Ltd, Yorkshire Steel & Engineering Works to Alexander Macdonald: ordering half a hundredweight of fossil meal
07/12/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/3 Begg, Dunlop & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co.: forwarding extract from report on unsuitability of Diatomaceous Earth for use in sugar refinery
03/08/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/1/4 Begg, Dunlop & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: forwarding extract from letter from Cawnpore Sugar Works stating that Diatomaceous Earth from Skye inferior to that from Aberdeenshire
31/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/1/5 Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China to Alexander Macdonald, stating that H. E. Ltd are creditworthy
18/08/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/6 Chrystal & Auzou, Mineral and Chemical Merchants to Alexander Macdonald: requesting sample of Keiselguhr (diatomite)
18/05/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/1/7 Chrystal & Auzou, Mineral and Chemical Merchants to Alexander Macdonald: acknowledging receipt of sample of diatomite and commenting on demand
24/05/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/1/8 Chrystal & Auzou, Mineral and Chemical Merchants to Alexander Macdonald: concerning possible use of diatomite in sugar refining
16/06/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/1/9 Chubb & Son, Lock and Safe Co. to Skye Diatomite Co.: requesting sample
23/11/1892
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SL/D1062/1/1/1/10 Croggon & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning testing of sample and possible use of diatomite by their company
27/01/1893
SL/D1062/1/1/1/11 Dexter & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co.: inability to place any orders at present
16/12/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/12 Howarth Erskine Ltd to Alexander Macdonald: placing of diatomite on market in Singapore
14/11/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/13 Alfred E. Fletcher to Alexander Macdonald: concerning questions asked about diatomite by the Under Secretary for Scotland and its use as a covering for boilers
02/01/1892
SL/D1062/1/1//1/14 A. Guinness, Son & Co to Skye Diatomite Co.: requesting sample
19/09/1895
SL/D1062/1/1/1/15 Edwin H. Henwood, Naval Architect and Shipbuilder to Alexander Macdonald: concerning testing and analysis of diatomite and its use in firebricks
10/07/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/1/16 Edwin H. Henwood, Naval Architect and Shipbuilder to Alexander Macdonald: concerning use of diatomite in firebricks
16/06/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/1/17 Prof. Andrew Jamieson to Alexander Macdonald: concerning experiments on non-conductors
09/06/1893
SL/D1062/1/1/1/18 William J. Dale for Prof. Jamieson to Alexander Macdonald: concerning experiments
22/06/1893
SL/D1062/1/1/1/19 JW Kitson to Skye Diatomite Co.: requesting information about their product
10/11/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/20 Matthew Keenan to Alexander Macdonald: requesting further information about required material
23/11/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/21 Lime and Chemical Works, Barberton to Alexander Macdonald: concerning value of diatomite and opportunities for successful business
11/04/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/1/22 Liverpool Building Material & Cement Co. to Alexander Macdonald: possibility of using Skye diatomite if it can be delivered in Liverpool at a
09/11/1892
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suitable figure
SL/D1062/1/1/1/23 George Mitchell, Consulting Engineer to Alexander Macdonald: concerning unlikelihood of successful business being concluded between them
20/03/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/1/24 George Mitchell, Consulting Engineer to Alexander Macdonald: concerning discussion of diatomite business with Macdonald’s brother
13/01/1893
SL/D1062/1/1/1/25 George Mitchell, Consulting Engineer to Alexander Macdonald: concerning choice of a firm in London to take up sale of diatomite
11/01/1893
SL/D1062/1/1/1/26 George Mitchell, Consulting Engineer to Alexander Macdonald: forwarding copy of Provisional Specification No 19018 for ‘An Improved Method of preparing and applying non-conductors of heat’
17/09/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/27 George Mitchell to Alexander Macdonald: concerning continued progress and possible prospects for use and sale of diatomite in India
06/05/1891
SL/D1062/1/1/1/28 George Mitchell to John Macdonald: concerning prospects for use and sale of diatomite in India
15/04/1891
SL/D1062/1/1/1/29 McGrigor, Donald & Co to Alexander Macdonald: concerning negotiations for purchase of Firhill Works
13/01/1888
SL/D1062/1/1/1/30 McGrigor, Donald & Co to Alexander Macdonald: purchase of Firhill Works
11/01/1888
SL/D1062/1/1/1/31 McGrigor, Donald & Co to Alexander Macdonald: forwarding titles of property belonging to Mr J. E. Park and Sir Seymour Blane in connection with Firhill
09/01/1888
SL/D1062/1/1/1/32 Copy letter, Alexander Macdonald to McGrigor, Donald & Co, concerning payments in connection with purchase of Firhill Works
16/01/1888
SL/D1062/1/1/1/33 Thos. W. Mackay to Skye Diatomite Co.: requesting price list
27/09/1892
SL/D1062/1/1//1/34 Donald Macdonald to Alexander Macdonald: requesting two samples
23/11/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/35 Neil McNeill to Alexander Macdonald: concerning 10/09/1892
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whether diatomite can be mixed with cement and requesting further samples
SL/D1062/1/1/1/36 Neil McNeill to Alexander Macdonald: concerning possible use of diatomite in paint manufacture and soap making
05/08/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/37 Robert McIvor to Alexander Macdonald: concerning his taking up agency for Skye diatomite in Birkenhead and noting competition from German diatomite the use of which is firmly established in the area
21/09/1891
SL/D1062/1/1/1/38 McTear & Co to Alexander Macdonald: acknowledging receipt of samples
09/12/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/39 Naval Construction & Armaments Company to Alexander Macdonald: order for 2 bags of diatomite
21/09/1891
SL/D1062/1/1/1/40 Nelson & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: ordering 1 ton of diatomite
14/12/1893
SL/D1062/1/1/1/41 Nelson & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning competition and lower prices from Duff of Glasgow
28/10/1893
SL/D1062/1/1/1/42 Nelson & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: difficulty in making up larger orders
18/10/1893
SL/D1062/1/1/1/43 Nelson & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning experiments made with Skye diatomite and requesting further samples
03/08/1893
SL/D1062/1/1/1/44 Nelson & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning terms of business arrangements
01/07/1893
SL/D1062/1/1/1/45 Nelson & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: expressing interest in Skye diatomite and requesting samples
24/06/1893
SL/D1062/1/1/1/46 The Paper Maker and British Paper Trade Journal to Alexander Macdonald: concerning use of diatomite in paper making
29/01/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/1/47 J. Elliott Park to Alexander Macdonald: acknowledging receipt of telegram
11/01/1888
SL/D1062/1/1/1/48 Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co. to Alexander Macdonald: are considering giving Skye diatomite a trial on main boilers of new steamer
23/02/1893
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being built at Greenock
SL/D1062/1/1/1/49 Paton & Hendry, Shipbrokers, to Alexander Macdonald: quoting 15/ per ton for large boat to London
10/06/1895
SL/D1062/1/1/1/50 Paton & Hendry, Shipbrokers, to Alexander Macdonald: adhering to earlier offer quoting 5/6 per ton freight for diatomite, Lealt to Glasgow
24/09/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/1/51 John Macbean to Alexander Macdonald concerning Singapore agency arrangements
26/08/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/52 John Poynter, Son & Macdonalds, Manufacturing Chemists, to Alexander Macdonald: concerning possible outlets
11/11/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/53 Letter to Harbour Master, Portree, requesting names of firms who can assist in shipping a cargo of diatomite
13/06/1893
SL/D1062/1/1/1/54 John Ranking to Alexander Macdonald: chemist’s report on sample of diatomite
07/01/1893
SL/D1062/1/1/1/55 John Ranking to Alexander Macdonald: BM Explosive Co. wishes to place orders for diatomite
16/12/1893
SL/D1062/1/1/1/56 John Ranking to Alexander Macdonald: concerning letter from Bristol saying that price for Skye diatomite is too high
12/12/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/57 John Ranking to Alexander Macdonald: concerning price quoted for 90 tons of diatomite to be landed at Bristol
30/11/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/58 Telegram, John Ranking to Alexander Macdonald: requesting quote of lowest price for cargo of 80 tons diatomite to Bristol
Nov. 1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/59 John Ranking to Alexander Macdonald: asking if 5 hundredweight of diatomite for Rawlins & Son has gone through
21/11/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/60 John Ranking to Alexander Macdonald: concerning unsatisfactory colour of diatomite samples
30/08/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/61 John Ranking to Alexander Macdonald: stating that Explosive Company chemist has found
06/07/1891
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samples of diatomite unsatisfactory
SL/D1062/1/1/1/62 Southall Bros and Barclay to Alexander Macdonald: asking what reduction in price could be arranged
11/10/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/1/63 D. Stewart & Co., Engineers, to Skye Diatomite Co.: requesting sample
28/12/1895
SL/D1062/1/1/1/64 James G. Swan & Co., Chemical Manufacturers, to Alexander Macdonald: concerning possible use of diatomite by F. Bealy & Co.
02/03/1893
SL/D1062/1/1/1/65 James G. Swan & Co., Chemical Manufacturers, to Alexander Macdonald: concerning shipping of diatomite on steamer from Portree and freight prices
17/12/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/66 James G. Swan & Co., Chemical Manufacturers, to Alexander Macdonald: concerning 10 lbs of diatomite for McTear & Co., Belfast
06/12/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/67 James G. Swan & Co., Chemical Manufacturers, to Alexander Macdonald: concerning enquiries as to price and quantity by Hendry Bros. and samples for McTear and Co.
02/12/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/68 James G. Swan & Co., Chemical Manufacturers, to Alexander Macdonald: various matters concerning diatomite: Mr Playfair to write to Jamaica, report to be sent to Howarth Erskine, enquiry as to whether Reid Macfarlane have sole right to sell diatomite in Scotland and letters from Singapore regarding Mr Macbean’s arrival
22/11/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/69 James G. Swan & Co., Chemical Manufacturers, to Alexander Macdonald: possibility of supplying diatomite to Demerara and Jamaica
08/11/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/70 James G. Swan & Co., Chemical Manufacturers, to Alexander Macdonald: use of diatomite by locomotive builders, comparison of diatomite with asbestos, news regarding affairs in Singapore
10/11/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/71 James G. Swan & Co., Chemical Manufacturers, to Alexander Macdonald: concerning use of diatomite in houses
07/10/1892
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SL/D1062/1/1/1/72 Reid Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning report from Calcutta concerning superiority of diatomite to asbestos for nonconducting purposes
21/10/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/73 D. Stewart & Co., Engineers, to Alexander Macdonald: informing him that diatomite is largely used as a filtering medium on the Continent
05/03/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/1/74 Ultramarine Manufacturing Co. to Alexander Macdonald: asking if he can provide diatomite that will be a clear white when calcined
31/05/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/1/75 Ultramarine Manufacturing Co. to Alexander Macdonald: forwarding samples of calcined diatomite
25/01/1893
SL/D1062/1/1/1/76 JV Boyd Wilson to Alexander Macdonald: placing first order for diatomite and enquiring about future supply
30/06/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/1/77 JV Boyd Wilson to Alexander Macdonald: concerning orders for diatomite and its use in his business
21/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/1/78 JV Boyd Wilson to Alexander Macdonald: concerning favourable article on Skye diatomite in the Glasgow Herald
05/09/1895
SL/D1062/1/1/1/79 K. Mackenzie, Secretary, Arrol’s Bridge and Roof Co., to Messrs JW Simpson: concerning use of diatomite in Boyd Wilson’s system of Fireproof Flooring
22/10/1895
SL/D1062/1/1/1/80 JV Boyd Wilson to Alexander Macdonald: concerning meetings with John Macdonald, who has used his influence on Sir John Muir regarding work on new Art Gallery in Glasgow; work on the Glasgow Herald building
19/10/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/1/81 JV Boyd Wilson to Alexander Macdonald: concerning mines and mining
01/09/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/1/82 JV Boyd Wilson to Alexander Macdonald: concerning enquiries and discussions about the use of diatomite in construction
14/10/1891
SL/D1062/1/1/1/83 JV Boyd Wilson to Alexander Macdonald: 01/10/1891
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concerning loss of Central Agency job, possible opportunity for selling diatomite in Liverpool, discussions about fireproofing and diatomite with Head of Manchester Fire Brigade, requests for samples
SL/D1062/1/1/1/84 JV Boyd Wilson to Alexander Macdonald: concerning tests on concrete blocks incorporating diatomite for strength and fireproof qualities
11/08/1891
SL/D1062/1/1/1/85 JV Boyd Wilson to Alexander Macdonald: concerning plans to test diatomite for possible use in fire-resisting construction in floors, roof etc
26/02/1891
SL/D1062/1/1/1/86 Letter from Alan Wilson: concerning whether diatomite can be used in bungalow walls
04/10/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/2 General business correspondence and associated papers: 1890-1896
1890-1895
SL/D1062/1/1/2/1 Letters, Andrew & John MacDonald, Chemists, to Alexander Macdonald requesting diatomite samples, discussing diatomite prices, cost of shipping from Portree
04/08/1890-02/09/1890
SL/D1062/1/1/2/2 James Lockhart, Writer, to Alexander Macdonald: requesting his attendance at meeting of creditors of James Elliot Park
29/09/1890
SL/D1062/1/1/2/3 Postcard: Alexander Macdonald to correspondent in Genoa; in French
12/12/1892
SL/D1062/1/1/2/4 Davis Bros. to Alexander Macdonald: requesting return of Xylolith samples
14/06/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/2/5 Davis Bros. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning possible purchase of English patent right for Ferdinand Theimer’s process for manufacture of Xylolith
26/05/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/2/6 Charles Erith & Co., Heating, Ventilating and Drying Engineers: notice of change of premises and information about products; with promotional booklet
25/06/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/2/7 Rud. A. Stoffert to Alexander Macdonald: concerning fire-resistant construction mixing diatomite with cement
26/06/1894
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SL/D1062/1/1/2/8 Telegram to Alexander Macdonald: concerning shipping of freight
19/06/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/2/9 JH Dovener & Co., Sack and Bag Manufacturers: price list for sacks and bags
01/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/2/10 Telegram to Alexander Macdonald: concerning arrangements for cargo
19/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/2/11 Henry Pooley & Son to Alexander Macdonald: forwarding catalogue of patent weighing machines and providing information about products; catalogue attached
21/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/2/12 Henry Pooley & Son to Alexander Macdonald: account for weighing machine
03/08/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/2/13 Brewers Grains Co. to Alexander Macdonald: requesting further information regarding enquiry about drying machinery
04/08/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/2/14 Chrystal & Auzou, Mineral and Chemical Merchants, to Alexander Macdonald: concerning future business arrangements and experiments made with Macdonald’s diatomite sample by Liverpool sugar refiners
24/08/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/2/15 RH Sinclair to Alexander Macdonald: concerning enquiries about work on new museum and art gallery in Glasgow
09/02/1895
SL/D1062/1/1/2/16 Letter from John MacRae requesting ship dimensions
15/02/1895
SL/D1062/1/1/2/17 Southall Bros. and Barclay to Skye Diatomite Co., requesting specimen and price information
09/12/1895
SL/D1062/1/1/2/18 Southall Bros. and Barclay to Skye Diatomite Co., concerning sample of white diatomite forwarded to Skye Diatomite Co.
18/12/1895
SL/D1062/1/1/2/19 The Northern Chronicle to Alexander Macdonald: account
31/12/1895
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SL/D1062/1/1/3 General business correspondence and associated papers 1893-1895: ‘Miscellaneous Letters received in connection with Diatomite for the period From 9th Novem. 93 to 24th Feby 1895. Arranged according to date 22/3/95’
1893-1895
SL/D1062/1/1/3/1 James S. Low to Skye Diatomite Co., sending samples of hessian cloth and quoting prices for bags; samples attached
09/11/1893
SL/D1062/1/1/3/2 James S. Low to Skye Diatomite Co., quoting prices for bags
14/11/1893
SL/D1062/1/1/3/3 WB Emmerson for Percy Main to T. Atkinson, Newcastle: concerning account for bags sent to Portree
28/11/1893
SL/D1062/1/1/3/4 Burnett, Christie & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning payment for diatomite shipped to London
28/11/1893
SL/D1062/1/1/3/5 W. Anderson Smith to Alexander Macdonald, requesting sample of diatomite for experimental purposes
05/01/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/6 W. Douglas Dugdale, Ultramarine Manufacturing Co.: letter stating that partnership with CFD Sperling has been dissolved and hoping for future business
31/01/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/7 W. Anderson Smith to Alexander Macdonald, acknowledging receipt of sample
13/01/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/8 Howarth Erskine Ltd, Singapore, to Alexander Macdonald: concerning information on uses of diatomite and future orders
07/02/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/9 Empty envelope addressed to Alexander Macdonald, from Arrol’s Bridge and Roof Co.
08/02/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/10 Innes, Larkins & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., offering quotes for rates for shipping to foreign ports; with General Shipping List of London Sailings
12/02/1894
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SL/D1062/1/1/3/11 The Engineer to Skye Diatomite Co.: particulars of diatomite advertisement
26/02/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/12 A. Haacke & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: pointing out that invoice sent is for sample provided five years previously and that samples are usually provided free
01/03/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/13 The British Clayworker to Alexander Macdonald: concerning favourable opportunities for diatomite business
02/03/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/14 Central Cyclone Co. to Skye Diatomite Co. asking if they wish to buy a Pulverizer for grinding diatomite
03/03/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/15 Southall Bros & Barclay to Alexander Macdonald: memorandum of remittance
09/03/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/16 George Mitchell, Consulting Engineer, to Alexander Macdonald: regarding possibility of large orders for diatomite from George MacLellan & Co and necessity of taking care in quoting prices
10/03/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/16 Scotch Fossil Meal Co. to Alexander Macdonald: offering 800 empty bags for sale at moderate price
11/09/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/17 Farmer, Gray & Tottenham, Solicitors, to Alexander Macdonald: requesting payment of money owed to Messrs. Crowe & Symmons for work on diatomite machinery
12/03/1894
SL/D10621/1/3/18 George Mitchell, Consulting Engineer, to Alexander Macdonald: asking what commission he can expect if he sells his patent to Messrs. MacLellan, causing them to buy large quantities of diatomite; and whether they can sell diatomite in England without further expense
14/03/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/19 Telegram: Captain of the Udea to Alexander Macdonald: will be sailing the following night
20/03/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/20 A. & J. Main & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: experiments show fossil meal unsuitable for modifying heat of iron buildings
21/03/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/21 Telegram: ‘Johnstonee’ to Alexander Macdonald: will be sailing the following night
21/03/1894
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SL/D1062/1/1/3/22 Davis Bros. to Alexander Macdonald: sending samples of Xylolith and giving information about purchase of patent for its manufacture and the opportunities for its use in preparation of artificial flooring
23/03/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/23 Mackintosh Bros. to Alexander Macdonald: offering quotes for prices on barrows, picks and other equipment
23/03/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/24 Telegram: Alexander Macdonald to Miss Ferguson, National Bank, Portree, asking that feeding for cow be ordered
06/04/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/25 HJ Perlbach & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., asking about availability and price of fireproof paint
19/04/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/26 Postcard: Nelson & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: requesting supply of printed circulars describing diatomite
24/04/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/27 James Crawford to Messrs. MacRae: concerning bags sent to Alexander Macdonald in Portree which it is claimed had holes eaten in them by mice
26/04/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/28 Telegram: ‘Macdonald’ to ‘Macdonald, bank, Portree’, regarding cargo
25/04/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/29 George MacLellan & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning ordering of fossil meal
28/04/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/30 Telegram: Alexander Macdonald to ‘Macdonald, National Bank, Portree’, regarding legal business and arrival of steamer
30/04/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/31 Burnett, Christie & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: requesting name of steamer being loaded for Messrs. Waddell & Sons
03/05/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/32 JD Foulis to Alexander Macdonald: enquiring if there are any mineral properties on Skye where soapstone has been found and asking about prices for delivery of cement clay
08/05/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/33 Burnett, Christie & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: noting that SS ‘Robin’ is to be loaded for Messrs. Waddell & Sons
10/05/1894
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SL/D1062/1/1/3/34 JD Foulis to Alexander Macdonald: concerning use of diatomite for boiler cement purposes and noting that price seems high
12/05/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/35 Dr Alexander MacLeod to John Macdonald, requesting samples and address of Skye Diatomite Co.’s Glasgow agent
17/05/189?
SL/D1062/1/1/3/36 Lincoln & Co. to Alexander Macdonald, requesting sample and price quote for fossil meal delivered to Glasgow
17/05/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/37 HJ Perlbach & Co. to Alexander Macdonald acknowledging receipt of letter
17/05/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/38 Telegram: Dr Alexander MacLeod to ‘Macdonald, National Bank, Portree’, requesting address of Skye Diatomite Co.’s London agent
21/05/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/39 H. Riddle, Chief Engineer, Geo. Thompson & Co. to Dr Alexander MacLeod, stating that he will mention efficiency of diatomite as a non-conductor to his Marine Superintendent; with covering letter from Dr MacLeod to Alexander Macdonald forwarding this letter
24/05/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/40 Wrinch & Sons to Alexander Macdonald, sending sample of patent Anti-Thermal Lining for Iron Buildings
25/05/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/41 Chas J. Power, The Paper Mill, to Alexander Macdonald: acknowledging receipt of his enquiry on the manufacture of bricks from diatomite and sending a newspaper clipping regarding new building material; clipping attached
01/06/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/42 N. Guthridge to Skye Diatomite Co., concerning terns of possible future business arrangements
13/06/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/43 Telegram: Ronald Macdonald, concerning cargo of diatomite to be delivered to Glasgow
19/06/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/44 Telegram: Ronald Macdonald, concerning cargo of diatomite to be delivered to Glasgow
20/06/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/45 Copy telegram: Alexander Macdonald to Master of steamer Gannet stating that he is expected at Lealt to collect cargo
23/06/1894
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SL/D1062/1/1/3/46 Telegram: Steamer Gannet to Alexander Macdonald: will be at Lealt daylight Monday
23/02/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/47 Rud. A. Stoffert to Alexander Macdonald: requesting quote of present price for Kieselguhr and a sample for experiment
21/06/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/48 Copy telegram: Alexander Macdonald to ‘Blackater, Glasgow’: Gannet has left with cargo for Glasgow
25/06/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/49 Rud. A. Stoffert to Alexander Macdonald: ordering 1 cwt. of diatomite
26/06/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/50 Telegram: Rud. A. Stoffert to Alexander Macdonald: ordering 1 cwt. of diatomite
26/06/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/51 Davis Bros. to Alexander Macdonald: asking what he is prepared to pay per ton for removing fibrous matter from diatomite
02/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/52 Homan & Rodgers to Alexander Macdonald: asking how diatomite is used for fireproofing
05/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/53 Henry Evans to Alexander Macdonald: acknowledging receipt of his letter regarding carriage on diatomite
05/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/54 Rud. A. Stoffert to Alexander Macdonald: acknowledging receipt of diatomite sample, enquiring about expenses incurred and discussing future experiments with concrete containing Kieselguhr in connection with fireproof floors; with promotional leaflet for Fawcett Fireproof and ventilating Floor, for which Stoffert is Scottish licensee
06/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/55 Davis Bros. to Alexander Macdonald: stating that expenditure of half a crown per ton will not free diatomite from fibre and sand
09/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/56 Whitmore & Binyon, Engineers and Millwrights, to Alexander Macdonald: stating that they have no machine that will properly treat diatomite to remove fibre
09/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/57 GF Fuller to Skye Diatomite Co., offering bags for sale and quoting prices
11/07/1894
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SL/D1062/1/1/3/58 RM Sharp, Glasgow & South Western Railway, to Skye Diatomite Co., quoting prices for carriage of diatomite from Glasgow to Birmingham and asking for further information about future arrangements
10/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/59 Barry, Henry & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: sending catalogue of shafting etc
13/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/60 Postcard: National Bank of Scotland to Alexander Macdonald, acknowledging receipt of letter
16/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/61 Lachlan MacLeod to Alexander Macdonald: sending weighing machine with apologies for breaking needle
17/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/62 Davis Bros. to Alexander Macdonald: stating that price suggested will only pay for the crudest treatment of diatomite and suggesting simpler washing process
18/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/63 D. Stewart & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: regarding patent taken out in connection with Kieslguhr
19/02/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/64 Sydney White, The Engineer, to Alexander Macdonald: regarding diatomite advertising in The Engineer
20/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/65 Chas. R. Roberts to Skye Diatomite Co., requesting information on heat proof efficiency of their new material non-conductor
21/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/66 Hamlyn & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: enquiring about application of drying machinery to their product
23/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/67 Chrystal & Auzou, Mineral and Chemical Merchants, to Alexander Macdonald: concerning search for Patent referred to in earlier enquiry
25/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/68 Henry Pooley & Son to Skye Diatomite Co., acknowledging order for weighing machine
27/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/69 Chrystal & Auzou, Mineral and Chemical Merchants, to Alexander Macdonald: stating that the patent being searched for has no yet been found
30/07/1894
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SL/D1062/1/1/3/70 Telegram: MacBrayne to Alexander Macdonald 31/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/71 Postcard: Henry Pooley & Son to Alexander Macdonald, confirming despatch of weighing machine
04/08/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/72 Army & Navy Co-operative Society to Alexander Macdonald: have been unable to locate information regarding German book on manufacture and mining of Kieselguhr
08/08/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/73 Chrystal & Auzou, Mineral and Chemical Merchants, to Alexander Macdonald: concerning possibility of doing business with Liverpool sugar refiners
08/08/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/74 G. Binyon, Whitmore & Binyon to Alexander Macdonald: concerning forthcoming visit to Skye to discuss machine for removing fibre from fossil earth
18/08/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/75 Chrystal & Auzou, Mineral and Chemical Merchants, to Alexander Macdonald: experiments by chemist of large Liverpool sugar refiner have not yielded satisfactory results re use of diatomite
30/08/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/76 Chrystal & Auzou, Mineral and Chemical Merchants, to Alexander Macdonald: concerning chance of discovering proper method of using fossil meal and continued unsatisfactory results of experiments
05/09/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/77 D.& J. Murray to Skye Diatomite Company: requesting lowest price quote for 50 tons of diatomite and sample to compare with German product
11/09/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/78 Howarth Erskine Ltd, Singapore, to Alexander Macdonald: stating that they have booked order for greater part of last consignment of diatomite and forwarding bank draft (2 copies)
23/09/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/79 Telegram: Prof. McAdam to ‘Macdonald, National Bank, Portree’, concerning visit to Skye to examine deposits
24/09/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/80 James G. Swan & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: requesting 5 tons of diatomite to be sent to the
23/09/1894
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SL/D1062/1/1/3/81 Telegram: John to Alexander Macdonald, concerning meeting with Waddells
26/09/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/82 Telegram: Ronald Macdonald to Alexander Macdonald, requesting date of Snizort parochial meeting
28/09/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/83 George Waddell to Alexander Macdonald: will call on him the following morning
29/09/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/84 Howarth Erskine Ltd, Singapore, to Alexander Macdonald: confirming letter of 25th September
02/10/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/85 George MacLellan & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., sending cheque in payment of account
08/10/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/86 Copy letter: Sir John Muir to Simpson & Allan, concerning use of materials in flooring which might be employed at Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow; with covering letter from Office of Public Works, Glasgow, returning same to Muir and commenting favourably on Wilson’s Patent Fireproof Construction
19/10/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/87 Howarth Erskine Ltd, Singapore, to Alexander Macdonald: stating that they have been informed that the 5 tons of diatomite ordered via Swan & Co. will be shipped by SS Keenan, and that diatomite has been successfully used in the roofing of St Matthew’s Church
29/10/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/88 John Ranking & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: apologising for late reply due to holidays and sending account; account attached
01/11/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/89 James Finlay & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: will forward his letter to Calcutta
10/11/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/90 Horn, Son & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co: concerning obtaining of certificates from British Colonial and foreign governments to enable Skye Diatomite Co. to stop infringements on their speciality of British Fossil Meal in any market where their goods are sold
26/11/1894
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SL/D1062/1/1/3/91 Annuaire de le Construction Mecanique, Paris to Skye Diatomite Co., enquiring about possible Skye Diatomite Co. advertisement in their Directory for 1895; specimen advertisement and associated papers attached
03/12/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/92 JH Carruthers & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., asking for address where diatomite can be procured in Glasgow
05/12/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/93 JH Carruthers & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., stating that they have obtained diatomite from Skye Diatomite Co.’s Glasgow agents
07/12/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/94 Howarth Erskine & Co., Singapore to Alexander Macdonald, requesting delay in shipping of 3 tons of diatomite due to be delivered in February 1895
10/12/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/95 N. Guthridge & Co., Malbourne to Skye Diatomite Co., concerning advertising and other measures taken to establish diatomite trade in Australia
11/12/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/96 RH Sinclair, James Finlay & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: has sent diatomite sample to manager of Deanston works to see if it can be used in cardboard manufacture
14/12/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/97 George MacLellan & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., ordering 2 tons of diatomite
14/12/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/98 Henry Pooley & Son to Skye Diatomite Co., requesting overdue payment of account
14/12/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/99 Postcard: C. Paterson & Sons to Alexander Macdonald: declining offer in letter of 21st December
25/12/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/100 Telegram: to ‘Macdonald, Banker Portree’: concerning loading of cargo
27/12/1894
SL/D1062/1/1/3/101 Sawer, Sons& Oakley to Skye Diatomite Co., requesting that steamer shipping 250 tons of diatomite to London for Waddell & Son be consigned to them as they act as Merchant Agents
02/01/1895
SL/D1062/1/1/3/102 Alexander MacTavish, Ironmonger to Alexander Macdonald: sending details of overdue account
10/01/1895
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SL/D1062/1/1/3/103 Alexander MacTavish, Ironmonger to Alexander Macdonald: acknowledging receipt of cheque in payment of account
14/01/1895
SL/D1062/1/1/3/104 William Mackenzie, Valtos School, to Alexander Macdonald, soliciting subscription
16/01/1895
SL/D1062/1/1/3/105 George MacLellan & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., concerning obtaining of bags
23/01/1895
SL/D1062/1/1/3/106 Sydney White, The Engineer, to Skye Diatomite Co., concerning accounts
31/01/1895
SL/D1062/1/1/3/107 George MacLellan & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., returning invoice for correction and asking that they abide by their earlier quotation
01/02/1895
SL/D1062/1/1/3/108 McCulloch, Sons & Kennedy to Alexander Macdonald: informing him that this company is now under liquidation
08/02/1895
SL/D1062/1/1/3/109 John Bell, Engineer and Ironfounder, to Alexander Macdonald, requesting 1 cwt. of fossil meal, which he will treat and of which he will submit sample
14/02/1895
SL/D1062/1/1/3/110 Archibald Macdonald to Alexander Macdonald: sending account for payment
18/02/1895
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1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/1 Arthur Koppel to Alexander Macdonald: asking how many velocipedes he requires and how best to send goods to Portree
15/01/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/2 Alexander F. Blacakater, Steamship Owner to Alexander Macdonald: concerning shipping of freight to London
19/01/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/3 Arthur Koppel to Alexander Macdonald: giving particulars of rail velocipedes; pictures of velocipedes attached
23/01/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/4 G. Colquhoun for George Green, Engineer to Alexander Macdonald: forwarding samples of washed diatomite
29/01/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/5 Skye Diatomite Co. to Nelson & Co., account for 16/02/1896
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1895-96
SL/D1062/1/1/4/6 FA Porter, Engineer’s Agent, to Alexander Macdonald: applying for Sole Agency for Skye Diatomite Co. in Ireland
29/02/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/7 Jessop & Appleby Bros., Steam Crane & Engine Works, giving information on new company created by amalgamation of Jessop & Son and Appleby Bros. and hoping for continued business relations
Note: The partnership of Joseph Jessop and Son was formed on 3rd March 1880, when Joseph Jessop was joined in partnership by his son, George Jessop. Joseph Jessop died on 31 March 1883, a full 13 years before the amalgamation with Appleby Brothers. George Jessop died on 9th December 1907. Edmund G Appleby died on 22 April 1927. (Information supplied by relative of partners, 8 Dec 2015).
02/03/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/8 Nelson & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: sending cheque for payment of account
05/03/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/9 FA Porter, Engineer’s Agent, to Alexander Macdonald: thanks for recommending his application for Sole Agency in Ireland to the next meeting of the Board of the Skye Diatomite Co.
05/03/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/10 G. Colquhoun for George Green, Engineer to Alexander Macdonald: concerning operation of their machine with Pipe and Tank arrangement and giving price of machine
06/03/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/11 CA Zadig & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: giving particulars and dimensions of Brick Wagons; picture of Brick Wagon attached
09/03/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/12 FA Porter to JB Nelson: has received orders from Belfast and elsewhere in Ireland and wants 10% commission
11/03/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/12a D. Stewart & Co., Engineers, Glasgow, to Alexander Macdonald: concerning experiments made with diatomite
12/03/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/12b JB Nelson & Co., Belfast, to Skye Diatomite Co., enquiring as to when 6 tons of diatomite could be sent and explaining changes in circumstances of
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SL/D1062/1/1/4/12c William Boulton, Engineer, to Alexander Macdonald: concerning heating apparatus
18/03/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/13 Clyde Shipping Co. to Alexander Macdonald: repeating telegrams regarding shipping from Greenock to London; telegram and advertisement with Clyde Shipping Co. sailing schedules attached
26/03/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/14 Clyde Shipping Co. to Alexander Macdonald: repeating telegrams regarding shipping diatomite from Greenock to London for John Waddell & Sons
31/03/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/15 John B. Nelson & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning acceptance of agency in Ireland and general information about diatomite trade
13/04/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/16 Shaw & McInnes to Skye Diatomite Co., concerning incorrect number of IR rings received from them by Skye Diatomite Co.
14/04/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/17 Sawer, Sons & Oakley to Skye Diatomite Co., asking if they wish to use open sailing vessel from Portree
15/04/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/18 FA Porter to Alexander Macdonald: concerning terms for agency in Ireland, diatomite orders and relations with Nelson & Co.
25/04/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/19 Alexander F. Blacakater, Steamship Owner to Alexander Macdonald: concerning costs involved in chartering 150 tons of diatomite from Lealt to London
15/05/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/20 Sawer, Sons & Oakley to Skye Diatomite Co., asking if they can take a boat from Skye to London
19/06/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/20a Copy letter from E. Fasmill, Frankfurt-am-Main to Messrs. Waddell & Sons, London: forwarding 3 samples of diatomite
26/05/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/21 Alexander F. Blacakater, Steamship Owner to Alexander Macdonald: concerning freight costs, and difficulties involved in shipping from Lealt to London
29/05/1896
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SL/D1062/1/1/4/22 FA Porter to Alexander Macdonald: unable to accept proposed terms for agency in Ireland
30/05/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/23 The Northern Chronicle to Alexander Macdonald: account for circulars etc
May-Jul 1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/24 Telegram: to ‘Macdonald, Portree’, steamer ready for shipping 200 tons diatomite
01/06/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/25 John Waddell & Sons to Alexander Macdonald: asking about possible price reductions in future, forwarding offer from German diatomite firm at same price as Skye Diatomite, with samples of German diatomite that seem superior to Skye variety, and discussing problems of competing with foreign diatomite generally
02/06/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/26 FA Porter to Alexander Macdonald: acknowledging receipt of letter
09/06/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/27 Robert Carruthers & Son to Alexander Macdonald: accounts
06/07/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/28 Clyde Shipping Co. to Alexander Macdonald: regarding freight to London
07/07/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/29 Richard Kerr Miller, Consulting and Civil Engineer to Alexander Macdonald: concerning pipes, pumps and other machinery and process of extracting diatomite
08/07/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/29a John Waddell & Sons, London, to Alexander Macdonald: concerning forthcoming shipping of cargo of diatomite
08/06/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/30 Clyde Shipping Co. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning shipping of diatomite from Portree to London
14/07/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/31 Telegram: to Alexander Macdonald, concerning price reductions
15/07/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/32 John Lamb, Agent, for David Macbrayne to Alexander Macdonald: charge for freight of weighing machine
17/07/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/33 John Lamb for David Macbrayne to Alexander Macdonald: sending account for June 1896
20/07/1896
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SL/D1062/1/1/4/34 Low, Kinghorn & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: hopes redwood sent earlier has been received
20/07/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/35 Glenboig Union Fure Clay Co. to Alexander Macdonald: sending list of prices for pipes; price list attached
22/07/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/3/36 J. Mackay to Alexander Macdonald: sending list of quotations received for fire clay pipes; list attached
27/07/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/37 Carrick & Ritchie to Alexander Macdonald: requesting further technical information so that proper quote for turbine to use in diatomite works can be provided
29/07/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/38 Richard Kerr Miller, Consulting & Civil Engineer, to Alexander Macdonald: discussion of pumping machinery needed for diatomite operation, forwarding of enquiry to Carrick & Ritchie; with drawing of mixer and advertising material for ‘The Rapid Mixer’ attached
29/07/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/38 H. Young & Co., Engineers, to Alexander Macdonald: reply to enquiry about patent mixer for which they have no catalogue at present and request for further information; with article on ‘Rapid Mixer’ from the Railway Supplies Journal attached
06/08/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/39 A. & J. Main & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning request for concession in price for racks
07/08/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/40 Wm. Boulton, Engineer to Alexander Macdonald: price of fire clay pipes
13/08/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/41 H. Young & Co., Engineers, to Alexander Macdonald: has sent Macdonald’s enquiry about mixer to its Patentee
18/08/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/42 Postcard: Arrol’s Bridge & Roof Co. to Alexander Macdonald, requesting invoice for diatomite supplied
24/08/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/43 Carrick & Ritchie, Engineers, to Alexander Macdonald: letters concerning water pipes and motor and other machinery, Blackman Fan, Pelton Wheel, erection of crane; includes sketches
12/10/1896-02/12/1896
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SL/D1062/1/1/4/43a Ernest Fletcher, Stockport, to Alexander Macdonald: requesting sample of diatomite and discussing its possible uses
27/10/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/44 Carrick & Ritchie, Engineers, to Alexander Macdonald: quoting price for 240 yards of pipe, spigot and faucet
27/10/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/45 Carrick & Ritchie, Engineers, to Alexander Macdonald: stating that pipes that have been offered by another maker are lighter that the ones they have quoted for, and will be inadequate for Skye Diatomite Co’s purposes
04/11/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/46 John & GM Geddes to Alexander Macdonald: acknowledging receipt of letter and box of diatomite
07/11/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/47 John & GM Geddes to Alexander Macdonald: sending Draft Account of Charge and Discharge for year from 20th November 1895 and saying that Lincoln & Co. want a sample of diatomite
12/11/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/48 Fielding & Platt to Alexander Macdonald: sending details of hydraulic wheel press; picture of wheel press attached
17/11/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/49 Glenfield Co. Kilmarnock to Alexander Macdonald: have passed his enquiry about presses to Manlove, Alliott & Co.
17/11/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/50 WS and FG Haldane to Alexander Macdonald: have forwarded account for 1894 to Mr Geddes
12/11/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/51 Henry Berry & Co. to Alexander Macdonald, forwarding photographs of press with hand pumps and asking for further particulars of requirements; photograph attached
17/11/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/52 Thomas C. Fawcett Ltd to Alexander Macdonald: sending catalogue and discussing Skye Diatomite Co.’s requirements
19/11/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/53 Postcard: Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: advising that they have returned 600 bags
03/12/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/54 Carrick & Ritchie, Engineers, to Alexander 08/12/1896
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Macdonald: advising that cotton belting and laces have been sent, with advice regarding installation
SL/D1062/1/1/4/55 Carrick & Ritchie to Alexander Macdonald: requesting further information on requirements so that quote for turbine and dynamo can be provided
09/12/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/56 A. & J. Main & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: have received order for netting which will be made up and sent as soon as possible
09/12/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/57 TB Campbell & Sons, Metal Merchants, to Alexander Macdonald: prices for supplying tinned copper tubes
11/12/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/58 A. & J. Main & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: sending confirmation of order for netting; 2 telegrams of confirmation attached
11/12/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/59 John Lamb, Agent, for David Macbrayne to Alexander Macdonald: acknowledging receipt of cheque for payment of account
11/12/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/60 A. & J. Main & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: requesting further information before proceeding with order for netting
15/12/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/61 A. & J. Main & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: acknowledging receipt of telegram and will send netting by next available steamer; telegram of acknowledgment attached
17/12/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/62 Macfarlan, Shearer & Co., General Merchants, to Alexander Macdonald: sending duplicate account
25/12/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/63 A. & J. Main & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: hoping that Pelton Wheel and pipes arrived safely and asking about progress in their use
26/12/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/64 D. Cowan & Co., Ship Brokers to Alexander Macdonald: apologising for confusion over order for coke and promising that it will be sent the following day
30/12/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/65 A. & J. Main & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning problems reported relating to valve on Pelton wheel; 2nd page of letter missing
31/12/1896
SL/D1062/1/1/4/66 Letters, William Boulton, Engineer, to Alexander 05/03/1896-
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Macdonald: concerning heating apparatus and machinery for diatomite mine
04/04/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5 General business correspondence and associated papers 1897
1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/1 Carrick & Ritchie to Alexander Macdonald: concerning details of proposed turbine
06/01/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/2 Carrick & Ritchie to Alexander Macdonald: concerning Gaskin for pipes
21/01/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/3 Carrick & Ritchie to Alexander Macdonald: concerning dimensions of pipes and boxes
26/1/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/4 Surveyor of Taxes, Inverness, to Alexander Macdonald: enquiring about missing Trading Account for Diatomite Company
26/01/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/5 Carrick & Ritchie to Alexander Macdonald: concerning damage to part of Pelton wheel
01/02/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/6 Telegram, Carrick & Ritchie to Alexander Macdonald: requesting machine to be sent for repairs
01/02/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/7 British Clayworker to Alexander Macdonald: sending duplicate receipt
03/02/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/8 D. Graham Dow to Alexander Macdonald: ordering one ton of diatomite and advising that it may be in great demand for fireproof floors and pipe covering
08/02/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/9 H. Young & Co., Engineers to Alexander Macdonald: requesting copy of earlier letter
09/02/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/10 William Boulton, Engineer to Alexander Macdonald: concerning delay in responding to Macdonald’s letter
09/02/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/11 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., sending cheque in payment of account
10/02/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/12 H. Young & Co., Engineers to Alexander Macdonald: have not received copy of earlier letter
15/02/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/13 N. Guthridge & Co., Merchants to Alexander Macdonald: have cleared consignment of diatomite at £4 per ton, but advise against further
15/02/1897
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shipments
SL/D1062/1/1/5/14 County of Inverness to Skye Diatomite Co., Final Notice for payment of Rates, with covering letter
17/02/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/15 S. Howes, Engineer to Alexander Macdonald: regarding enquiry about the Eureka Sack Turner
17/02/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/16 John Waddell & Sons to Alexander Macdonald: enquiring as to when another shipment of diatomite will be available
19/02/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/17 Robert A. Smith, Electrical Engineer to Alexander Macdonald: requesting small quantity of diatomite for experimental purposes
22/02/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/18 British and Colonial Explosives Co.: bill for diatomite from Skye Diatomite Co.
23/02/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/19 John Waddell & Sons to Alexander Macdonald: acknowledging receipt of telegram and asking if a cargo of diatomite can be sent at once as weather has settled
26/02/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/20 Carrick & Ritchie to Alexander Macdonald: motor with new Valve box has been despatched
27/02/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/21 Peter Craig & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., bill for repairing machinery
01/03/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/22 Postcard: David Macbrayne’s to Skye Diatomite Co., goods have arrived
03/03/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/23 George Maclellan & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., ordering 1 ton of diatomite
03/03/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/24 William Boulton, Engineer to Alexander Macdonald, asking for information about drying shed
04/03/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/25 Eglinton Chemical Co. to Alexander Macdonald: describing their drying process
05/03/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/26 Carrick & Ritchie to Alexander Macdonald: concerning use of 5 or 6 HP turbine for hauling
06/03/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/27 David Macbrayne’s to Alexander Macdonald: 26 bags diatomite have been shipped to Maclellan & Co.
08/03/1897
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SL/D1062/1/1/5/28 Bennett & Sayer, Engineers to Alexander Macdonald: stating that elevator will not suit Macdonald’s purpose and requesting further information as to requirements
12/02/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/29 Butter Brothers & Co., Engineers to Alexander Macdonald: requesting further information about pipes and spigots required
10/03/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/30 Carrick & Ritchie to Alexander Macdonald: information regarding turbine for winding apparatus; sketch of turbine attached
10/03/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/31 Postcard: D. Cowan & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: will be sending order on the ‘Claymore’
10/03/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/32 Postcard: D. Cowan & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: has shipped order on the ‘Claymore’
10/03/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/33 WH Bailey & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., advising that a Direct Acting Lift will best meet their requirements
10/03/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/34 Robert A. Smith, Electrical Engineer to Alexander Macdonald: asking for price quote for supplying diatomite
11/03/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/35 Carrick & Ritchie to Alexander Macdonald: information about pipes and Pelton wheels, with drawing
12/03/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/36 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: complaining about delay in letting them know when cargo of diatomite will be available
12/03/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/37 Arnol’s Bridge and Roof Co. to Alexander Macdonald: informing him that Skye Diatomite is under no obligation not to supply to any other firm; with letter from JV Boyd Wilson, Dow & Wilson, to Alexander Macdonald: concerning dispute or misunderstanding about patent rights with Arnol’s Bridge & Roof Co., dated 4 April 1897
12/03/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/38 Bennett and Sayer, Engineers, to Alexander Macdonald: concerning whether their endless chain tramways would suit Skye Diatomite Co. requirements
13/03/1897
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SL/D1062/1/1/5/39 Postcard: Wolff Dryer Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., advising of change of premises
16/03/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/40 Carrick & Ritchie to Alexander Macdonald: concerning construction of dam and use of turbines in diatomite works
17/03/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/41 Army and Navy Co-operative Society to Alexander Macdonald: have been unable to discover the maker of the Brunel’s Ten Inch Drawing Level
18/03/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/42 J. Mackenzie to Alexander Macdonald: forwarding notes on water levels and rough drawing of working part of Loch Cuithir; notes and drawing attached
19/03/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/43 H. Young & Co., Engineers, to Skye Diatomite Co., stating that they can supply Patent Mixer and associated equipment as requested; drawing of Rapid Mixer attached
22/03/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/44 L. MacLeod to Alexander Macdonald: details of shipping of diatomite, wheelbarrows, empty coke bags and wheel rings for repair
22/03/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/45 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: have received cargo of diatomite and want another at once
30/03/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/46 Thomas Briggs to Alexander Macdonald: offering to send samples and prices of sacks
01/04/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/47 Telegram: Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: diatomite to be sent on the ‘Claymore’ without fail
02/04/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/48 Post Office, Portree, to Alexander Macdonald: telegram to Kenneth Mackenzie has not been delivered
03/04/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/49 J. Mackenzie to Alexander Macdonald: forwarding notes on Loch Cuithir levels as at 25 March 1897; notes attached
06/04/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/50 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: will be glad to accept 5 tons of diatomite although they really need 55; requesting full cargo as soon as possible as have been short of diatomite all
06/04/1897
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winter
SL/D1062/1/1/5/51 Southall Bros. & Barclay to Skye Diatomite Co., ordering 60 tons of diatomite
08/04/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/52 Arnol’s Bridge and Roof Co. to Alexander Macdonald: sending cheque for £50
09/04/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/53 Macfarlan, Shearer & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: sending detailed note of account for bags
10/04/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/54 Macfarlan, Shearer & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning complaint about overcharging for bags
15/04/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/55 G. & J. Burns to D Macbrayne: stating that cargo of 52 bags of diatomite is refused by consignee
23/04/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/56 A. Stewart to Alexander Macdonald: acknowledging receipt of cheque
24/04/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/57 John Lamb, Agent for David Macbrayne to Alexander Macdonald: noting that coal is to be landed at Kyleakin
27/04/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/58 H. Young & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co: enquiring about order for Patent Rapid Mixer
29/04/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/59 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: complaining about inability of Skye Diatomite Co. to supply adequate quantities of diatomite when needed
05/05/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/60 Macrae and Co., Sack and Bag Merchants to Alexander Macdonald: enquiring as to bags and asking for sample of type being presently used
07/05/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/61 John Lamb, Agent for David Macbrayne to Alexander Macdonald: forwarding latter from G. & J. Burns stating that delivery of consignment has been taken; letter attached
11/05/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/62 Shaw & McInnes to Skye Diatomite Co., bill for goods supplied
19/05/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/63 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: noting that a month’s notice is required for next cargo and stating that they can take 80 to 100 tons
24/05/1896
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of diatomite at once
SL/D1062/1/1/5/64 Postcard: John Lamb, Agent for David Macbrayne: consignment of bags has arrived by steamer
26/05/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/65 John Lamb, Agent for David Macbrayne to Alexander Macdonald: stating that only a part could be landed at Lealt due to rough sea, and that steamer will call again
27/05/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/66 Shaw & McInnes to Skye Diatomite Co., bill for goods supplied
31/05/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/67 John Macdonald to Alexander Macdonald: wondering about future of diatomite business and difficulty of the Macdonald brothers in making it pay
01/06/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/68 Postcard: George Maclellan & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., asking when delivery of diatomite ordered a month ago can be expected
15/06/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/69 Postcard: George Maclellan & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., requesting stamped receipt for payment sent on 30 March
17/06/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/70 Shaw & McInnes to Alexander Macdonald, concerning complaint about pipes supplied and requesting further information
17/06/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/71 MacQueen Bros. to Skye Diatomite Co., requesting sample and price quote for diatomite
23/06/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/72 Telegram: Macfarlane, Reid & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: diatomite sent per ‘Maggie’ urgently wanted
28/06/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/73 Postcard: Arrol’s Bridge & Roof Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., requesting statement of account to 30th June
29/06/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/74 Kenneth Macdonald to Alexander Macdonald: sending account discharged
06/07/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/75 Shaw & McInnes to Alexander Macdonald: giving instructions as to repairing broken pipes and sending parts for this purpose
08/07/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/76 Arrol’s Roof and Bridge Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., 08/07/1897
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sending cheque in payment of statement
SL/D1062/1/1/5/77 Richard Kerr Miller, Consulting Engineer, to Alexander Macdonald: concerning visit to Skye to inspect diatomite deposits and fee and expenses for same
08/07/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/78 Post Office, Portree, to Alexander Macdonald: telegram to George Dickson has not been delivered
16/07/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/79 Richard Kerr Miller, Consulting Engineer, to Alexander Macdonald: requesting further information as to advice required
21/07/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/80 MacQueen Bros. to Alexander Macdonald: requesting sample of diatomite
22/07/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/81 RS Blaine to Alexander Macdonald: concerning size of head for mining requirements
29/07/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/82 Shaw & McInnes to Alexander Macdonald: quote for rings, pipes etc
29/07/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/83 Draft Letter, Alexander Macdonald to John Lamb, Agent for Macbrayne: lodging complaint about how Diatomite Co.’s boats are used when coming alongside steamer ‘Lochiel’ at Lealt
02/08/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/84 Jessop & Appleby Bros., Engineers, to Alexander Macdonald: attention will be given to his letter after holiday season
03/08/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/85 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., sending cheque in payment of account
06/08/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/86 Shaw & McInnes to Alexander Macdonald: requesting more information regarding pressure and pipes
06/08/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/87 John Lamb, Agent, David Macbrayne, to Alexander Macdonald: bags have been sent from Birmingham via the ‘Lochiel’ and complaint has been forwarded to captain of that ship
11/08/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/88 Postcard: Ultramarine Manufacturing Co. to Alexander Macdonald: are now open for white Kieselguhr and await reply before ordering elsewhere
18/08/1897
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SL/D1062/1/1/5/89 William Boulton, Engineer, to Skye Diatomite Co., stating that letter will receive attention when Mr Boulton returns to business
19/08/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/90 JV Boyd Wilson to Alexander Macdonald: requesting price quote and date of delivery for small quantity of diatomite ordered in attached enquiry; enquiry note attached
19/08/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/91 George Maclellan & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., requesting account to 30th June
19/08/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/92 Thomas Johnson & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: requesting sample and price quote for diatomite
19/08/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/93 Jessop & Appleby Bros., Engineers, to Alexander Macdonald: stating that means other than hydraulicing must be used in diatomite works and requesting further information
23/08/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/94 John Geddes to Messrs. Stevenson: letter of introduction for Alexander Macdonald
25/08/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/95 JV Boyd Wilson to Alexander Macdonald: letters (2) stating that D. Graham Dow has written falsely and that his attempting to use diatomite in Fireproof Building Construction is an infringement of Boyd Wilson’s patent; and requesting that diatomite not be supplied to Graham Dow; earlier letter attached (18/02/1897), stating that Boyd Wilson has formed partnership with D, Graham Dow
25/08/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/96 Thomas Johnson & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: requesting sample and price quote for supplying diatomite
26/08/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/97 FW Moore & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., asking if they can ship direct to Ireland and price quote for freight to Belfast and Dublin
26/08/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/98 Scottish Employer Liability Insurance Co. to Alexander Macdonald: declining proposal regarding insurance in connection with seasonal work and switchback railway
01/09/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/99 FW Moore & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., stating that they have a lower rate for shipping to Ireland
06/09/1897
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and that shipping should be done via Glasgow, and requesting 5 tons of diatomite for trial
SL/D1062/1/1/5/100 George Maclellan & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co: disputing statement of account received
07/09/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/101 Postcard: Railway Passengers Assurance Company to Alexander Macdonald, requesting further information about matters raised in earlier letter
09/09/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/102 FW Moore & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., stating that their only current diatomite work is in Ireland and giving names of their bankers
10/09/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/103 Bank of Scotland, Laurieston Branch, to Alexander Macdonald: banker’s reference for FW Moore & Co.
15/09/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/104 Caledonian Insurance Co. to Alexander Macdonald: stating that no reduction of rates for insurance can be made; earlier letter attached
15/09/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/105 AJ Main & Co, to Alexander Macdonald: bills for goods supplied
17/09/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/106 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: requesting full cargo of diatomite by middle of October 1897
18/09/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/107 Mr MacRae, Sheriff Clerk Depute, Portree, to Alexander Macdonald, requesting return of Plan of Lochquire borrowed earlier
23/09/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/108 Alexander F. Blackater, Steamship owner and broker, to Alexander Macdonald: raising rates for shipping diatomite as these have hitherto been kept low due to feelings of friendship
24/09/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/109 George Maclellan & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: sending cheque in payment of invoices
25/09/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/110 Editor, The British Clayworker to Alexander Macdonald: giving details of engineer who worked on conveyance of clay by pipes
30/09/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/111 Thomas Johnson & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., requesting preliminary order of diatomite, ground fine , at lowest price possible
30/09/1897
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SL/D1062/1/1/5/112 Thomas Johnson & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., disputed about correspondence, invoices and prices for diatomite
13/10/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/113 Caledonian Insurance Company to Alexander Macdonald: regarding rates for insurance
19/10/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/114 Postcard: The British Clayworker to Alexander Macdonald, sending copy of manual ‘Science of Brickmaking’
20/10/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/115 Telegram: FW Moore & Co., requesting 5 tons of diatomite shipped to Glasgow
22/10/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/116 Postcard: The British Clayworker to Alexander Macdonald, requesting payment for manual ‘Science of Brickmaking’
25/10/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/117 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning dispute over weight of cargo per SS ‘Macleod’
28/10/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/118 Paton & Hendry, Shipbrokers, to Alexander Macdonald: sending account for freight on cargo per ‘Macleod’
28/10/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/119 Blake & Mackenzie, Cardboard Box manufacturers, to Skye Diatomite Co., sending price list for boxes
01/11/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/120 FW Moore & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., stating that 168 empty bags have been sent by steamer, and requesting that payment of account be drawn in 3 months’ time if possible
26/11/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/5/121 Percy J. Neate, Consulting Engineer, to Skye Diatomite Co. requesting further information as to requirements for mixing apparatus
03/12/1897
SL/D1062/1/1/6 General business correspondence and associated papers 1898
1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/1 William Reid & Leys, Seedsman: circular, advising orders for wire netting to be placed early
Jan. 1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/2 Joseph Evans & Sons to Alexander Macdonald: concerning query regarding pumping of adhesive clay through a pipeline, and advising that a pump
03/01/1898
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has been built for this purpose
SL/D1062/1/1/6/3 London County Council to Skye Diatomite Co., giving name of discoverer of process for drying sewage used at Rotherhithe
12/01/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/4 FL Hansell & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning enquiries about Steel Haulage Rollers and Pulleys and other equipment
15/01/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/5 Carrick & Ritchie to Alexander Macdonald: information about pipes, turbines and Winding Apparatus; drawing attached
17/01/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/6 E. Page & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning enquiries about Truck and hauling gear
18/01/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/7 D. Cowan & Co., ship brokers, to Alexander Macdonald: confirming arrangement of steamer load and requesting reply
20/01/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/8 Postcard, William Boulton, Engineer, to Skye Diatomite Co., stating that Mr Boulton is ill, and enquiry will receive attention when he returns to business
21/01/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/9 Telegram, D. Cowan & Co., ship brokers, to Alexander Macdonald: ‘owner won’t accept less than 6/, may we arrange’
22/01/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/10 Telegram, Paton & Hendry, to Alexander Macdonald: ‘Offer Steamer Lealt Glasgow diatomite 6/’
22/10/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/11 D. Cowan & Co., ship brokers, to Alexander Macdonald: requesting reply to earlier telegram (SL/D1062/1/1/6/9)
22/01/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/12 FL Hansell & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning enquiries about machinery and power needed to drive haulage rollers
22/01/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/13 Telegram, Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: ‘Expect to have steamer ready Thursday’
24/01/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/14 Telegram, Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: ‘lowest accept six shillings’
24/01/1898
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SL/D1062/1/1/6/15 Telegram, D. Cowan & Co., ship brokers, to Alexander Macdonald: ‘steamer otherwise fixed give another steamer next week’
24/01/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/16 Carrick & Ritchie to Alexander Macdonald: suggesting that it might be better in moving diatomite to use smaller wagons than 2 tons and run them more often, which is more suited to narrow gauge line
24/01/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/17 The Medical World to Alexander Macdonald: concerning earlier communication about diatomite
26/01/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/18 Dickson & Mann to Alexander Macdonald: quoting price for bogies and providing information on them; requesting further information on requirements for machinery for hauling clay out of pits
27/01/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/19 Skye Diatomite Co., copies of accounts sent to Reid, Macfarlane & Co.
29/01/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/20 Carrick & Ritchie to Alexander Macdonald: concerning visit of Mr Ritchie to Portree regarding Hauling Apparatus etc
29/01/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/21 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: ‘Lady of the Lake’ unable to take next cargo of diatomite
31/01/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/22 William Boulton, Engineer, to Alexander Macdonald: concerning plan for moving diatomite to sea by siphon or pipes
31/01/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/23 Carrick & Ritchie to Alexander Macdonald: Mr Ritchie will defer his visit to Portree
31/01/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/24 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: Reid, Macfarlane & Co. will take another cargo of diatomite, to be loaded by SS ‘Barracouta’
02/02/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/25 Carrick & Ritchie to Alexander Macdonald: letters to Mr Ritchie should be sent to Edinburgh address
03/02/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/26 Telegram: Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: ‘send remainder of cargo next week’
04/02/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/27 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: SS ‘Barracouta’ leaving Monday to load cargo of
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diatomite
SL/D1062/1/1/6/28 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: SS ‘Barracouta’ has sailed and will be at Portree tomorrow; hopes that full cargo will be ready for her when she arrives
07/02/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/29 Nelson & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., requesting full account of how anything is owed to them by Nelson & Co
07/02/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/30 Letters, receipts and other papers regarding shipping, Clyde Navigation Trust, Reid. Macfarlane & Co. and Paton & Hendry
26/02/1898-07/03/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/31 D. Nelson & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: insisting that no money is owed by Nelson & Co.
05/03/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/32 Macleod Estate Office to Alexander Macdonald: will be glad to supply six oars
05/03/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/33 Southall Bros. & Barclay to Skye Diatomite Co., requesting copy invoice re disputed account
09/03/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/34 Arthur Koppel to Alexander Macdonald: enquiring if any Tramway material or Wagons are required
10/03/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/35 RB Stewart & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: stating that they have a client who is interested in using large quantities of diatomite and requesting information about supply, price etc
11/03/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/36 Conveyor & Elevator Co. to Alexander Macdonald: sending sheet showing different types of Elevators
12/03/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/37 Southall Bros. & Barclay to Skye Diatomite Co., regarding diatomite order
25/03/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/38 Postcard, Reid Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: have returned bundles containing 350 bags which should be placed to their credit
26/03/2898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/39 Bennett & Sayer, Engineers, to Alexander Macdonald: stating that one of their endless chain tramways would suit purpose of moving diatomite, giving details and sending estimate for cost; estimate attached
28/03/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/40 Postcard, Lachlan MacLeod to Alexander 01/04/1898
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Macdonald: SS ‘Lochiel’ has delivered 348 bags to Staffin from Reid, Macfarlane
SL/D1062/1/1/6/41 Postcard, Lachlan MacLeod to Alexander Macdonald: SS ‘Claymore’ has delivered 508 bags to Staffin from Reid, Macfarlane
24/04/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/42 FW Moore & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., requesting recipes for making up fossil meal for use in paint, insulation, fireproof cement etc
24/04/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/43 Postcard, David Macbrayne to Skye Diatomite Co., 6 bundles of bags arrived by SS ‘Claymore’
29/04/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/44 AE Stewart to Alexander Macdonald: apologies that pieces of larch not sent
29/04/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/45 Postcard, Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: correcting number of bags mentioned in previous communication
01/05/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/46 James Reid & Son to Skye Diatomite Co., bill for stationary supplied
04/05/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/47 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: acknowledging receipt of cheque
11/05/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/48 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: enquiring if they are open to ship a cargo of diatomite from Lealt on steamer calling at Skye shortly
24/05/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/49 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: acknowledging receipt of cheque and asking if they are able to ship another cargo on steamers going north soon
02/06/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/50 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: SS ‘Walrus’ sailing with cargo of coal for Skye Diatomite Co. and can cargo of diatomite be loaded for return
06/06/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/51 Postcard, Peter Craig & Co to Alexander Macdonald: apologies for not sending barrows on steamer
06/06/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/52 James G. Swan & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning remittance owed by John Macbean, presently in Singapore
09/06/1898
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SL/D1062/1/1/6/53 James G. Swan & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: forwarding payment of account for Howarth Erskine Ltd, Singapore, and sending letter from them enquiring about further supplies of diatomite
14/06/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/54 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: confirming reply confirming fixture of SS ‘Earnock’ for cargo of diatomite from Lealt
14/06/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/55 A. & J. Main & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning enquiry about roofs for tanks and asking for further information regarding dimensions etc
15/06/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/56 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: will not charge demurrage if loading at Lealt affected by bad weather
16/06/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/57 Telegram, Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: ‘Earnock will call Portree due load Friday’
20/06/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/58 James G. Swan & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., ordering 2 tons diatomite for Howarth Erskine Ltd, Singapore
21/06/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/59 Thos. Atkinson, Coal Exporter, to Alexander Macdonald: does not know a suitable man to represent Sky Diatomite Co.
27/06/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/60 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: concerning smallness of cargo to be taken by ‘Lady of the Lake’
29/06/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/61 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: apologies for delay of steamer due to load diatomite
30/06/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/62 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: steamer ‘Beaver’ will load at Lealt after supplying coal to northern lighthouses
05/07/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/63 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: ‘expect Beaver with you next week load second diatomite cargo’
05/07/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/64 James G. Swan & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: problems with Macbrayne, who have delivered
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diatomite but refuse to give receipt unless freight and cartage is paid
SL/D1062/1/1/6/65 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: have received no advice of SS ‘Beaver’
07/07/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/66 James G. Swan & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning best way to send diatomite to Calcutta and dispute with Macbrayne over receipt herewith forwarded; receipt from Macbrayne attached
09/07/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/67 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: noting message that SS ‘Walrus’ cannot be loaded with diatomite for Glasgow at present
10/07/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/68 ST Taylor & Sons to Alexander Macdonald: will require to have Sole Agency if representing Skye Diatomite Co. in Newcastle
11/07/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/69 Telegram, Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: Maclean now at Carbost expect leave tomorrow for Lealt calling Portree
12/07/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/70 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: confirming telegram (SL/D1062/1/1/6/69) and hoping that SS ‘Maclean’ gets immediate despatch on her arrival
12/07/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/71 Telegram, ST Taylor and Sons to Alexander Macdonald: ‘wire received regret cannot take parcel offered’
13/07/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/72 ST Taylor & Sons to Alexander Macdonald: referring to earlier telegram (D1962/1/1/6/71), stating that they have no warehouse space for any more diatomite, and that price is too high in any case
13/07/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/73 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: have insured cargo of the ‘Maclean’
14/07/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/74 Telegram, Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: ‘We confirm Lealt Glasgow steamer Earnock loads’
14/07/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/75 Peter Craig & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., bill for goods supplied
14/07/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/76 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: 04/08/1898
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acknowledging receipt of cheque in payment of freights on SS ‘Earnock’ and ‘Maclean’
SL/D1062/1/1/6/77 John Cousar & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co. sending sample of heavy twilled sacks suitable for holding powdery material
04/08/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/78 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: intends to call on him on 10 August
05/08/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/79 RB Stewart & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: unfortunate that diatomite on hand at Skye is not prepared for market; clients will proceed with use of diatomite if profitable; note of price charged for diatomite from Ireland, believes that methods of getting, drying and transit of Skye diatomite will enable better terms to be offered
05/08/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/80 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: concerning quotation for shipping diatomite from Lealt to the Tyne and asking if steamer calling at Skye next week can be loaded
17/08/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/81 James G. Swan & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: requesting 2 copies of invoice for last cargo of diatomite shipped for Howarth Erskine, Singapore
22/08/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/82 George G. Swan & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: noting that only one copy of invoice for last cargo shipped for Howarth Erskine of Singapore has been sent, and commiserating on Macdonald’s bad health
26/08/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/83 D. Cowan, ship brokers, to Alexander Macdonald: asking if any bags, steamers for diatomite, or coal is required
30/08/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/84 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: unable to take a cargo of diatomite at present but will need one before winter
01/09/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/85 Frazer & Walker to Skye Diatomite Co., offering information from papers and periodicals on where non-conducting composition is to be used for covering boilers, pipes, cylinders etc
06/09/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/86 John McKenzie, Kilmuir Estate Office, to Alexander Macdonald: concerning query about existence of plan of diatomite other than that
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submitted to Crofters’ Commission
SL/D1062/1/1/6/87 Southall Bros. and Barclay to Skye Diatomite Co., offering canvas bags for sale
13/09/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/88 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: requiring a cargo of diatomite before weather sets in
04/10/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/89 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: will make available small steamer for cargo of Diatomite from Lealt to Glasgow at 6/ per ton
11/10/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/90 HP Vacher to Alexander Macdonald: requirement for Footprint Automatic Pipe Tongs
13/10/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/91 Telegram: FW Moore & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: ordering 5 tons of diatomite
15/10/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/92 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: asking that shipment of 50 tons of diatomite on each of the steamers arriving shortly be arranged
17/10/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/93 John Cousar & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., offering second hand sacks for sale
19/10/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/94 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: steamers ‘Dolphin’ and ‘Grampus’ will be calling at Portree to make arrangements for loading diatomite at Lealt
22/10/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/95 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: ordering cargo of 80 to 100 tons diatomite as soon as possible
28/10/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/96 Thomas Johnson & Co to Skye Diatomite Co., asking price for shipping diatomite to Belfast
29/10/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/97 Telegram: Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: ‘wire immediately when diatomite will be here’
01/11/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/98 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: ‘Dolphin’ unable to load diatomite at Lealt due to weather
01/11/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/99 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: still too wet and windy for ‘Dolphin’ to load diatomite at Lealt
02/11/1898
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SL/D1062/1/1/6/100 Samuel Rose, Master, ‘Dolphin’, to Alexander Macdonald: requests payment for two tons of coal for ship, to be retained out of costs for freight of diatomite
04/11/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/101 Edwin Minnear, Commission Agent, to Alexander Macdonald: requesting circulars for distribution
05/11/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/102 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: requesting that ‘Earnock’ should be loaded with as much cargo as possible
07/11/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/103 Postcard: Patton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: diatomite on ‘Dolphin’ has been insured
07/11/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/104 RB Stewart & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: hoping that his health has improved and requesting information regarding future business operations
08/11/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/105 Postcard: Patton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: cargo on ‘Earnock’ has been insured
09/11/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/106 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: bill for freight etc
10/11/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/107 Postcard: David Macbrayne to Skye Diatomite Co., 10 bundles of bags arrived at Portree
15/11/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/108 Telegram to ‘Hanratty’, Portree: ‘can’t sell bags at any money will be tomorrow’
15/11/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/109 The Macleod of Macleod, via John T. Mackenzie, factor, to Alexander Macdonald: bill for six oars
15/11/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/110 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: requesting return of Clyde Trustees account for dues on bag, so that refund can be applied for
16/11/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/111 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: sending account for freight by ‘Dolphin’
17/11/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/112 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: sending account for freight by ‘Earnock’
18/11/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/113 Telegram: John Cousar & Co. to Alexander Macdonald, ‘we buy old sacks price depends on condition’
22/11/1898
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SL/D1062/1/1/6/114 Telegram: John Cousar & Co. to Alexander Macdonald, ‘cannot trace by berth number only give vessels name which particular dock’
22/11/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/115 John Cousar & Co. to Alexander Macdonald, further to previous telegram (SL/D1062/1/1/6/114), asking again for name of dock
22/11/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/116 Telegram: John Cousar & Co. to Alexander Macdonald, ‘best price 6/ ton bagging dirty useless reply must move today’
24/11/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/117 Postcard: David Macbrayne to Skye Diatomite Co., bags arrived at Portree
30/11/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/118 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: sending corrected freight accounts for cargoes by ‘Earnock’ and ‘Dolphin’; accounts attached, with related vouchers and correspondence from Clyde Navigation
01/12/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/119 John Cousar & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: sending cheque for bagging, which was of very inferior quality; stating that Calcutta bags are now far too expensive and best value would probably be clean second hand sugar bags
06/11/1898
SL/D1062/1/1/6/120 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: acknowledging receipt of cheque in payment for freight per ‘Earnock’ and ‘Dolphin’
07/12/1898
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1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/1 William Mackenzie, Valtos School, to Alexander Macdonald: requesting assistance with annual school treat as before
13/01/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/2 Duncan Campbell & Son to Skye Diatomite Co., bill for goods supplied
09/02/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/3 Postcard: Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: have returned 500 empty bags, to be placed to their credit
30/03/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/4 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: hope to advise soon the name and position of steamer that will load diatomite for Glasgow
17/04/1899
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SL/D1062/1/1/7/5 John Cousar & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., sending sample of second hand bag and quoting price
19/04/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/6 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: noting that 10 tons of diatomite has been shipped by ‘Claymore’ and hoping that required further 60 tons can be sent soon
24/04/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/7 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: regarding delay in arrangements for a lighter to transport the required 60 tons of diatomite, which is needed urgently
28/04/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/8 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: ‘Bonito’ is due at Lealt to load diatomite for Glasgow
28/04/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/9 Constable & Johnstonee, WS, to Alexander Macdonald: have written to Messrs. Haldane regarding accounts
01/05/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/10 John Cousar & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., regarding sample of bag sent earlier, of which there is a good stock available
19/05/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/11 RB Stewart to Alexander Macdonald: has received telegram and written to Mr MacCallum, hopes Macdonald’s health has improved
26/05/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/12 Telegram: RB Stewart to Alexander Macdonald: ‘leaving two fifteen Queen St with you 4 pm’
30/05/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/13 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: forwarding statement and quay tickets
02/06/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/14 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: requesting further cargo of 60 tons of diatomite
08/06/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/15 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: will arrange to have steamer available for shipping cargo of diatomite to Glasgow; with private post-script stating that Mr Cowan is not entitled to commission on cargoes
13/06/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/16 RB Stewart to Alexander Macdonald: has received proposed agreement; its terms regarding purchase of lease and plant of diatomite works at Lealt and floating of shares are unacceptable
15/06/1899
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SL/D1062/1/1/7/17 Constable & Johnstonee to Alexander Macdonald: concerning new diatomite lease and how to turn it and leasehold best to account, and noting that it would probably not be advantageous to floating the concern by offering shares for sale publicly, as public will not buy shares unless there is evidence of substantial past profit, which is not the case; recommends forming a syndicate to run concern as private venture
24/06/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/18 Constable & Johnstonee to Alexander Macdonald: sending duplicate lease between Mr Baird’s trustees and Skye Diatomite Co. and Accounts of Charge and Discharge
24/06/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/19 Macleod & Macleod, Writers, to Alexander Macdonald: will not comment on terms until lease had been seen and requesting same, together with Balance Sheet showing operations of Diatomite Co.
24/06/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/20 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: will be unable to take in another cargo of diatomite until end of July, hopes Mr Macdonald’s health will improve
04/07/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/21 Clyde Navigation to Alexander Macdonald: concerning weight of diatomite ex ‘Dolphin’
05/07/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/22 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: will arrange steamer for diatomite from Lealt to Glasgow
10/07/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/23 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: SS ‘Bonito’ available to load at Lealt
11/07/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/24 FW Moore & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., have no bags for sale at present
18/07/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/25 Andrew Mitchell & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: sending sample of bag and quoting price
18/07/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/26 John Cousar & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., sending sample of tarpaulin bag and quoting price
18/07/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/27 Macleod & Macleod to Alexander Macdonald: requesting return of draft agreement sent earlier to be altered by Macdonald and Mr Stewart, for final
18/07/1899
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revision
SL/D1062/1/1/7/28 John Cousar & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., will ship the 1000 bags ordered on Thursday 1 May
24/07/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/29 Clyde Navigation to Alexander Macdonald: concerning weight of diatomite ex ‘Bonito’
24/07/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/30 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: ‘Steamer Porpoise due load Lealt Thursday Friday’
24/07/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/31 RB Stewart to Alexander Macdonald: hopes Macdonald’s health has improved, and regarding Mr MacCallum’s objections to proposed agreement regarding Diatomite Company; Mr Douglas Cairney, Stock & Share Broker, has given opinion that arrangement will not be profitable; advises that it would probably be better to drop the matter for the present unless Macdonald could accept Mr MacCallum’s terms, returns draft agreement; letters from Macleod & Macleod and Douglas Cairney and draft Minute of Agreement between Alexander Macdonald and RB Stewart and MacCallum attached
28/07/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/31 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: sending cheque in payment of account
04/08/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/32 Postcard: Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., sent 7 bundles of empty bags
17/08/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/33 Macleod & Macleod to Alexander Macdonald: sending copy of Prospectus with copy of Messrs. Stewart and MacCallum’s report, and asking that any suggested alterations be noted on Prospectus before it is returned
28/08/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/34 Telegram: RB Stewart to Alexander Macdonald: ‘wire reply when and where I can see you on your way south or if I can see you Portree’
06/09/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/35 Postcard: FW Moore & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., requesting price quote for fossil meal delivered to Cardonald station
12/09/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/36 Postcard: Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., sent 11 bundles empty bags
16/09/1899
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SL/D1062/1/1/7/37 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: will require a full cargo of diatomite before winter, but are unable to take it at present
19/09/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/38 FW Moore & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., concerning order for fossil meal via Greenock to Cardonald, and noting that they are presently buying elsewhere at cheaper price than Skye Diatomite Co.’s
23/09/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/39 Telegram: FW Moore & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., ‘send five tons Monday’s boat if possible Cardonald via Greenock
23/09/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/40 Postcard: David Macbrayne to Skye Diatomite Co., 11 bundles of bags have arrived
30/09/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/41 FW Moore & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., noting that delivery via Greenock is cheaper and involves less handling, and that freight charge seems excessive
30/09/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/42 Postcard: Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: have returned 500 empty bags to be placed to their credit
09/10/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/43 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: enquiring when they will receive diatomite ordered
13/10/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/44 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: can have steamer available to load diatomite from Lealt for Glasgow middle of next week
16/10/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/45 Constable & Johnstonee to Skye Diatomite Co., expressing condolences on the death of Alexander Macdonald and enquiring as to whether account in connection with re-organisation of diatomite business and re-negotiation of lease should be submitted
17/10/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/46 Telegram, Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: ‘wire if diatomite has left—stock almost finished’
25/10/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/47 Postcard: Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: have returned 500 empty bags to be placed to their credit
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SL/D1062/1/1/7/48 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: cannot provide steamer to load this week as have not been able to obtain coal in time
26/10/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/49 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: urgent requirement for diatomite as their stocks are very low
27/10/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/50 Telegram, Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: ‘wire if sending diatomite Macbrayne steamer this week’
01/11/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/51 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: have not received reply to earlier telegram (SL/D1062/1/1/7/50), their stocks of diatomite are now exhausted and they will have to order Irish or German diatomite if none forthcoming from Skye
01/11/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/52 Paton & Hendry to Alexander Macdonald: all steamers badly delayed due to bad weather since previous week
07/11/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/53 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: repeating request for statement of account made in earlier letter
09/11/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/54 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., sending cheque in payment of account
13/11/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/55 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: have received 171 bags of diatomite sent and note that further 20 tons will be sent soon
14/11/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/56 Postcard: Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: have returned 500 empty bags to be placed to their credit
23/11/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/57 Postcard: David Macbrayne to Skye Diatomite Co., 7 bundles of empty bags have arrived
25/11/1899
SL/D1062/1/1/7/58 Postcard: Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: have returned 250 empty bags to be placed to their credit
16/12/1899
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SL/D1062/1/1/8/1 Cassier’s Magazine to Skye Diatomite Co., 02/01/1900
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soliciting subscriptions
SL/D1062/1/1/8/2 DA MacCallum, Analytical and Consulting Chemist, to Ronald Macdonald: unable to accept proceeding with formation of company as proposed by late Alexander Macdonald, and suggesting new proposal that might be satisfactory to Alexander Macdonald’s executors
29/01/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/3 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., requesting 30 tons of diatomite
13/02/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/4 Manlove, Alliott & Co., Engineers, to Skye Diatomite Co., accepting quote for fossil meal shipped to Liverpool
13/02/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/5 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow,, Writers, to Ronald Macdonald: have received his telegram regarding payment to be made by RB Stewart
26/02/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/6 Telegram: RB Stewart to Ronald Macdonald: ‘Please let me know name of your agent Glasgow or Edinburgh who will receive cash behalf Macdonald’s trustees’
26/02/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/7 John Macdonald to Macdonald & Fraser: confirming instructions as trustee for estate of Alexander Macdonald that payment must be made through the bank
26/02/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/8 George Rainey Macdonald, India, to Ronald Macdonald: has asked for telegram to be sent giving trustees of Alexander Macdonald’s estate power to act as they see fit in his interests in the matter of the Diatomite Company
27/02/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/9 RB Stewart to Ronald Macdonald: has failed to obtain full sum needed to complete transaction re Diatomite Company, so alternative scheme regarding sale arranged verbally with trustees John and Thomas Macdonald, must now come into effect; trustees will request Ronald Macdonald to embody these new terms in a draft agreement between them, Stewart and MacCallum
27/02/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/10 Telegram: Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow,, Writers, to Ronald Macdonald: ‘Stewart can’t pay £6600 but alternatively proposes remit tomorrow £2200 and pay balance and £1000 extra in yearly
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instalments of £1000 with five per cent interest’
SL/D1062/1/1/8/11 Macdonald & Fraser to Thomas Macdonald: money due in payment from Stewart for Diatomite Co. to be remitted through National Bank in Portree, without further cost to trustees; reply from Dr Macdonald dated 28/02/1900 written on same letter.
27/02/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/12 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Ronald Macdonald: RB Stewart unable to raise full sum of £6600 for purchase of Diatomite Co., so wishes to implement alternative scheme arranged verbally with John & Thomas Macdonald, trustees for Alexander Macdonald, which may still prove advantageous to the trustees, and he has accordingly had £2200 placed to their credit with the National Bank, Portree, will find security for £1000 more and will pay the rest in yearly instalments of £1000 at 5 per cent.
28/02/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/13 Telegram: John Macdonald to Thomas Macdonald: ‘Stewart now proposes to remit £2200 & pay balance & £1000 extra in yearly instalments with five per cent interest this is what was suggested at last meeting but Stewart never wrote anything & only got this wire late last night please wire what you think we should do there is no word from brother in India
28/02/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/14 Telegram: Thomas Macdonald to John Macdonald: ‘Agreeable to close with Stewart provided he pays £2200 down now and pays balance in yearly instalments of £1000 and five per cent interest but hold him to paying £1000 above option to which he agreed he must be bound by strict document and also to keep Dickson and pay all cash into bank through him and keep up Diatomite stock up to present stocks and have whole concern with machinery in our names’
28/02/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/15 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: suggested arrangements for security of new agreement between RB Stewart and trustees of Alexander Macdonald regarding Diatomite Company; sub-lease to be made out to Stewart, the rent to be the remaining sum due for purchase
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price in yearly instalments at five per cent interest, and Stewart also to relieve the trustees of the remaining sum due as rent under their own lease of the Diatomite works
SL/D1062/1/1/8/16 RB Stewart to Macdonald & Fraser: requesting that new agreement regarding between himself and trustees of Alexander Macdonald be put through as fast as possible and expressing regrets that Ronald Macdonald is ill
06/03/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/17 James, MacKerrow, Macleod & Macleod, Writers, to Ronald Macdonald: urgently requesting draft agreement regarding Diatomite Company between trustees of Alexander Macdonald and Stewart and MacCallum to be sent, so that Stewart and MacCallum can peruse it
16/03/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/18 Telegram: RB Stewart to Ronald Macdonald: ‘seen McKerrow draft agreement for revisal’
20/03/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/19 RB Stewart to John Macdonald: thanking him for offer of launch and advice about testing machinery with wet diatomite and asking if he will be coming to see Ramsden’s sugar plant
21/03/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/20 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., acknowledging receipt of notification that the Diatomite Co. has been sold
26/03/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/21 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., requesting overdue receipt for cheque sent on 2nd of February
27/03/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/22 Macleod & Macleod, Writers, to Macdonald & Fraser: returning revised Draft Agreement between trustees of Alexander Macdonald and Stewart and MacCallum, and discussing alterations and deletions, especially of clause that is too restricting on future actions of the new company (British Diatomite Co.)
27/03/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/23 Macleod & Macleod, Writers, to Ronald Macdonald: returning revised Draft Agreement with official letter to Macdonald & Fraser (SL/D1062/1/1/8/23), and asking if he proposes to register the agreement in the Books of Council and Session
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SL/D1062/1/1/8/24 Reid, Macfarlane & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., have returned 400 empty bags to be placed to their credit
02/04/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/25 Telegram, Thomas Macdonald to John Macdonald: ‘I should say agree provided Stewart bound down to leave a balance in bank or find security sufficient to meet annual instalments of principal and interest as they fall due but use your discretion’
04/04/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/26 Telegram, Ronald Macdonald to George Fraser. Macdonald and Fraser: ‘Please tell Mr John that at interview last night Stewart and MacCallum absolutely declined to agree to paragraph of agreement objected to but they are willing to allow a clause prohibiting formation of any subsiding company, this is the best I can get them to do, please wire whether Mr John approves of closing matter on these lines’
04/04/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/27 Telegram, Ronald Macdonald to George Fraser. Macdonald and Fraser: ‘Telegram received, Mr Stewart whom I reminded of proposal now objected to being his own, states that he must have been misunderstood, he never contemplated binding new company to that extent, Macrae thinks that clause objected to would be useless on account of difficulty of enforcement, Stewart is ready to undertake that no subsidiary companies be formed and that all operations will be conducted in name of principal company, have added another clause to agreement which strengthens trustees’ position and as it now stands think it should be agreed to, shall forward it on Thursday, Macfarlane goes north tomorrow, please wire’
04/04/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/28 Telegram, Thomas Macdonald to John Macdonald: ‘Agree to leave settlement of diatomite question with Ronald as suggested’
05/04/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/29 Telegram, Ronald Macdonald to George Fraser, Macdonald & Fraser: ‘Telegram received, saw Stewart again today, he is quite decided against clause so I am glad Mr John does not insist on it, as it would I fear end all negotiations, new clause provides specifically that property does not pass to
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second parties until agreement carried out entire by payment of all instalments and interest, this is approved by Stewart as well as clause against formation of subsidiary companies or concession to other companies without sanction of trustees, the second parties should see agreement with Reid, Macfarlane, should send it to McKerrow after getting Mr John’s consent tonight if possible and also copy of Colonel [Alexander] Macdonald’s settlement to show quorum can sign agreement MacCallum arrives Portree tomorrow’
SL/D1062/1/1/8/30 Telegram, Ronald Macdonald to George Fraser, Macdonald & Fraser: ‘Agreement and explanatory letter posted yesterday’
06/04/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/31 Macleod & Macleod to Macdonald & Fraser: returning agreement signed by MacCallum and Stewart and engrossments returned for completion
13/04/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/32 Macleod & Macleod to Macdonald & Fraser: acknowledges return of duplicate of agreement between trustees of Alexander Macdonald and MacCallum and Stewart; hopes to have British Diatomite Co. registered next week; Instructions for Signing and Completing Deeds schedule signed by Harry, John and Thomas Macdonald attached
20/04/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/33 Postcard: Joseph Brown to Macdonald & Fraser, giving name of his bank
25/04/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/34 Bank of Scotland, Kinning Park, to Macdonald & Fraser: reference for Joseph Brown’s financial standing
30/04/1900
SL/D1062/1/1/8/35 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: legal matters
26/06/1900
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SL/D1062/1/1/9/1 British Diatomite Co., form letter stating that connection of Douglas Archibald MacCallum with the company will cease after May 28th
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SL/D1062/1/1/9/2 Macdonald & Fraser to British Diatomite Co., concerning delay in payment of amount due to
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Trustees of the late Alexander Macdonald
SL/D1062/1/1/9/3 Arthur Brown to Macdonald & Fraser: regretting that Trustees of Alexander Macdonald are unwilling to make accommodation that would allow company to continue business and avoid total loss of money already spent
27/04/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/4 Douglas MacCallum to John Macdonald: stating that Brown will put no more money into the company and discussing possible future arrangements
06/05/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/5 Arthur Brown to Macdonald & Fraser: stating that his father will put no more money into the company, and that the business will therefore revert to the Trustees of Alexander Macdonald unless prospects improve considerably
07/05/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/6 British Diatomite Co. to Macdonald & Fraser: correcting figure quoted in earlier letter
08/05/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/7 Copy letters, Macdonald & Fraser to Arthur Brown, British Diatomite Company: requesting statement of company’s affairs; John Macdonald and other Trustees of Alexander Macdonald do not wish to bring diatomite business back into the trust before it is due to return, but feel that diatomite works are not being worked to their fullest capacity, so that it may be better for them to get possession of the business; also noting offer by Brown’s father to sell his interest in the company to the Trustees
21/05/1901-06/06/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/8 Arthur Brown to Macdonald & Fraser: sending requested statement of British Diatomite Co.’s affairs; statement, list of debtors and estimated stock of diatomite on 11 May 1901 attached
22/05/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/9 Unsigned note regarding shipment of diatomite 23/05/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/10 Telegram, Douglas MacCallum to Macdonald & Fraser: ‘arrangements not yet complete’
23/05/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/11 Arthur Brown to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning deductions made by Reid, Macfarlane & Co for empty bags, and possible proposals from Trustees of Alexander Macdonald for future of company
29/05/1901
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SL/D1062/1/1/9/12 Douglas MacCallum to John Macdonald: concerning progress of and problems with arrangements for buying out Mr Brown
29/05/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/13 British Diatomite Co. to Macdonald & Fraser: sending note from Reid, Macfarlane & Co regarding deduction for empty bags; note attached
31/01/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/14 Note from British Diatomite Co., list of creditors on 31 May 1901
31/01/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/15 Douglas MacCallum to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning arrangements for settling matters with Mr Brown
31/05/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/16 Arthur Brown to Macdonald & Fraser: stating that he is willing to cancel all claims on the British Diatomite Co. and allow Trustees of Alexander Macdonald to take over the business, if they also take over the liabilities and pay him £200
03/06/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/1/17 Macdonald & Fraser to Douglas MacCallum: informing him of Arthur Brown’s terms (in SL/D1062/1/1/9/16) and urging haste; with copy
04/06/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/18 Arthur Brown to Ronald Macdonald, Macdonald & Fraser: will hold his offer of the 3rd open until Wednesday
13/06/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/19 Thomas Macdonald to Ronald Macdonald, Macdonald & Fraser: concerning sample of diatomite for Mr Bailey
16/06/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/20 Douglas MacCallum to Ronald Macdonald, Macdonald & Fraser: sending copy of telegram stating that Mr Macdonald of Edinburgh is unable to raise the cash to float a company and advising him to close with Brown on behalf of the Trustees of Alexander Macdonald; telegram attached
18/06/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/21 Thomas Macdonald to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning arrangements to be made between Trustees of Alexander Macdonald and Arthur Brown regarding British Diatomite Co.
18/06/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/22 Thomas Macdonald to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning sample of diatomite for Mr Bailey and future of diatomite business
19/06/1901
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SL/D1062/1/1/9/23 Douglas MacCallum to Ronald Macdonald, Macdonald & Fraser: noting that steamer has been arranged to load cargo at Lealt and asking if Trustees could meet payments due for wages
20/06/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/24 Arthur Brown to Macdonald & Fraser: estimate of the state of affairs of the British Diatomite Co. on 15 June 1901
21/06/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/25 Telegram to Ronald Macdonald, Macdonald & Fraser: ‘letter not very clear but presume twenty five shillings is price of stock overall, Diatomite’
21/06/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/26 Mr Bailey, Brewer’s Sugar Co., to Macdonald & Fraser: acknowledging receipt of diatomite sample
21/06/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/27 Douglas MacCallum to Ronald Macdonald, Macdonald & Fraser: concerning Arthur Brown’s questions regarding balance of assets and liabilities of British Diatomite Co.; statement of these attached
22/06/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/28 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: legal issues connected with British Diatomite Co.
24/06/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/29 Thomas Macdonald to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning terms regarding Arthur Brown and Diatomite Co.
24/06/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/30 Thomas Macdonald to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning conditions regarding the taking over of the Diatomite Co. by the Trustees of Alexander Macdonald
25/06/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/31 Thomas Macdonald to Macdonald & Fraser: financial matters concerning the Trustees of Alexander Macdonald, Arthur Brown and the British Diatomite Co.
26/06/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/32 Arthur Brown to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning estimate of stocks of British Diatomite Co. and proposals for the transference of the company
27/06/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/33 Douglas MacCallum to Ronald Macdonald, Macdonald & Fraser: concerning dispute over estimated quantities of diatomite held by British Diatomite Co. at Loch Cuithir etc
27/06/1901
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SL/D1062/1/1/9/34 Telegram, Arthur Brown to Ronald Macdonald, Macdonald & Fraser: ‘Estimates of stock are by Dickson whatever they are I still hold to my original offer and await definite reply’
27/06/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/35 Arthur Brown to Ronald Macdonald, Macdonald & Fraser: hopes that cash was forwarded to Dickson to enable him to meet wage bill, and saying that question of transference of Diatomite Co. must be settled by next week
28/06/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/36 Telegram, Arthur Brown to Ronald Macdonald, Macdonald & Fraser: ‘surprised no letter this morning my option closes tomorrow any further offer must come from you’
01/07/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/37 John Oswald & Son to Macdonald & Fraser: has examined the file of the British Diatomite Co. at the Registrar’s Office and found two agreements filed therein between Douglas MacCallum, Robert Stewart and trustees, concerning allotment of shares
01/07/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/38 Telegram, Thomas Macdonald to Ronald Macdonald, Macdonald & Fraser: ‘concur in thinking should close with Brown and employ Macrae’
02/07/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/40 Macdonald & Fraser to Thomas Macdonald: stating that John Macdonald agrees that Brown should be settled with and that Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, should attend to any details in Glasgow relating to the settlement; reply from Thomas Macdonald dated 02/07/1901 on same letter
01/07/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/41 Arthur Brown to Macdonald & Fraser: enclosing confirmation of his earlier telegram (SL/D1062/1/1/9/36) and stating that his will allow his option to stand open to the end of the week; confirmation attached
02/07/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/42 Arthur Brown to Macdonald & Fraser: hopes that on receipt of their letter he will be able to proceed with liquidation and have business transferred without delay
03/07/1901
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Fraser: have reviewed Draft Agreement and found that it fails to include a clause reserving right of Trustees of Alexander Macdonald to recover unpaid instalments
SL/D1062/1/1/9/44 Telegram, Arthur Brown to Macdonald & Fraser: ‘Stocks must be taken at Dickson’s estimate I cannot guarantee then’
05/01/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/45 Telegram, Arthur Brown to Macdonald & Fraser: ‘My letter of 21 clearly stated stocks not to affect payment of 200 Dickson’s estimate must be accepted without guarantee’
05/07/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/46 Thomas Macdonald to Macdonald & Fraser: acknowledging receipt of copy letter accepting Brown’s option
05/07/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/47 Arthur Brown to Macdonald & Fraser: confirming his earlier telegrams (1062/1/1/9/44-45) and discussing remaining misunderstandings regarding the transference of the Diatomite Co.; confirmations attached
05/07/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/48 Douglas MacCallum to Ronald Macdonald, Macdonald & Fraser: has seen letter in which Trustees of Alexander Macdonald agree to take over Diatomite Co., and suggests that he visit Portree to discuss future running of concern, as he is to stay on as manager; also makes suggestions as to method of transference
05/07/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/50 Arthur Brown to Macdonald & Fraser: acknowledging receipt of telegram
06/07/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/51 Douglas MacCallum to Ronald Macdonald, Macdonald & Fraser: business at a standstill after holidays, but demand for diatomite will soon increase
10/07/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/52 Arthur Brown to Macdonald & Fraser: has seen Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to arrange transference of business, but found that they had received no instructions from Macdonald & Fraser; also makes suggestions as to method of transference
11/07/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/53 Telegram, Ronald Macdonald, Paisley, to John Macdonald, Glasgow: ‘shall call 11.30 this
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morning’
SL/D1062/1/1/9/54 Douglas MacCallum to Ronald Macdonald, Macdonald & Fraser: has received two orders for diatomite from London and several new enquiries
16/07/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/55 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: legal issues concerning transference of Diatomite Co. and Arthur Brown
18/07/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/56 Telegram, Douglas MacCallum to Ronald Macdonald, Macdonald & Fraser: ‘Macdonald Edinburgh quite off you arrange at once’
18/07/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/57 Telegram, Thomas Macdonald to Ronald Macdonald, Macdonald & Fraser: ‘Settle with Brown best advantage consulting Brother John, writing’
18/07/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/58 Arthur Brown to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning conditions under which he has agreed to pay cost of liquidating the company
19/07/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/59 Arthur Brown to Macdonald & Fraser: stating that that a wage bill needs to be met and enquiring if money will be provided by the Trustees to meet it
19/07/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/60 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: asking if is acceptable if each party involved in the transfer of the Diatomite Co, pay their own law expenses
20/07/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/61 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: forwarding copy of Power of Attorney held by Arthur Brown from his father and discussing further legal and other questions involved in the transfer of the Company and its continuing operation
25/07/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/62 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: requesting copy of filed Agreement obtained from Edinburgh and discussing future management of the Company
26/07/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/63 Gustav Heine, Engineer, Stavanger to British Diatomite Co., stating that he has developed new improvements in the manufacture of Kieselguhr, and other inventions, and offering further
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information
SL/D1062/1/1/9/64 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning questions regarding the filing of the Agreement
31/07/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/65 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: forwarding share transfers and discussing appointment of Company directors
01/08/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/66 John Oswald & Son to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning researchers made in the file of the British Diatomite Co. at HM General Register House regarding Agreement between Douglas MacCallum, Robert Stewart and the Diatomite Co.; with copy attached
08/08/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/67 Douglas MacCallum to Ronald Macdonald, Macdonald & Fraser: sales, shipping and future orders of diatomite
13/08/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/68 Thomas Macdonald to Macdonald & Fraser: he and John Macdonald wish the diatomite works to be advertised for sale in the Clay Worker before proceeding further
13/08/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/69 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: stating that a Directors’ meeting will be held when brown returns and asking for name of further proposed Director or Directors
14/08/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/70 Edmund Gray, British Consulate-General, Christiana, to Macdonald & Fraser: is unable to provide information about the financial position, capability or character of firms or individuals, but will write to the Vice Consul in Stavanger for information as to the yearly output of Kieselguhr of the firm in question
17/08/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/71 Thomas Macdonald to Macdonald & Fraser: generally approves of proposal with George Dickson as a Director of the British Diatomite Co.
18/08/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/72 Telegram, Thomas Macdonald to Ronald Macdonald, Macdonald & Fraser: ‘consult brother arriving tonight about advertisement, writing’
16/08/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/73 Thomas Macdonald to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning advertisement for diatomite works to
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be put in the Clay Worker
SL/D1062/1/1/9/74 Gustav Heine, Engineer, Stavanger to Macdonald & Fraser: discussing possible future business arrangements with British Diatomite Co. and sending testimonials; testimonials attached
18/08/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/75 Robertson & Scott, Advertising & Newspaper Agents, to Macdonald & Fraser: acknowledging receipt of order for advertisement to be placed in the Clay Worker; copies of advertisement attached
19/08/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/76 British Vice-Consulate, Stavanger, Norway, to Macdonald & Fraser: information about the Stavanger Kieselguhr Co.
20/08/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/77 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning appointment of George Dickson as a Director, proceedings of recent Director’s meeting and sending lists of share transfers attached
21/08/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/78 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning share transfers
27/08/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/79 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning share transfers
29/08/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/80 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning share transfers
31/08/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/81 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning examination and audit of books
03/09/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/82 Gustav Heine, Engineer, Stavanger, to British Diatomite Co., concerning forthcoming visit to Skye and possible future working arrangements between them for making Skye diatomite saleable and business more profitable
10/09/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/83 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning share transfers
11/09/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/84 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning State for Settlement to be prepared by Brown
15/09/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/85 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning share transfers
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SL/D1062/1/1/9/86 Macdonald & Fraser to Thomas Macdonald: forwarding transfer of British Diatomite Co. stock for signature and return; reply from Thomas Macdonald dated 16/09/1901 on same letter
16/09/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/87 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: sending statements from Brown, asking who the Secretary of the Company is to be and discussing payment of £200 due to Brown by new shareholders
19/09/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/88 Thomas Macdonald to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning travelling arrangements for Gustav Heine from Stavanger to Portree and payment for these
19/09/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/89 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning share transfer
21/09/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/90 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: requesting return of statements from Brown sent earlier
25/09/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/91 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: sending statement of stock received from Brown
27/09/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/92 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: have received Draft Deed of Guarantee and will forward it to Brown
30/09/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/93 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: returning Draft Deed of Guarantee and drawing attention to alterations therein requested by Brown
02/10/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/94 Macdonald & Fraser to Thomas Macdonald: concerning terms on which Gustav Heine will come to Portree; reply from Thomas Macdonald dated 7/10/1901 on same letter; letter from Gustav Heine, Engineer, Stavanger, to Macdonald & Fraser stating that he can make the trip to Portree and back for £50, including time spent testing Skye diatomite attached
05/10/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/95 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning discrepancies between Brown’s and Dickson’s statements of stock
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SL/D1062/1/1/9/96 Arthur Brown to Ronald Macdonald, Macdonald & Fraser: stating that audit of books is almost finished and requesting that cheque be sent to Mr Macrae with documents for his father Joseph Brown to sign
07/10/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/97 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: stating that Draft and Deed of Guarantee have been sent to Brown and that completed balance sheet from Mr Deas will be sent, and sending copy letter from Arthur Brown; copy letter from Arthur Brown dated 10/10/1901 on same letter
10/10/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/98 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: sending Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheets and Report for perusal and return, as well as proposed minute by Directors
11/10/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/99 Macdonald & Fraser to Thomas Macdonald: sending letter from Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, and requesting advice as to points raised in it; reply from Thomas Macdonald dated 16/10/1901 on same letter
14/10/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/100 Macdonald & Fraser to Thomas Macdonald: sending minute of the Directors of the British Diatomite Co. for signature and return; reply from Thomas Macdonald dated 16/10/1901 on same letter
14/10/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/101 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: sending copy letter from Messrs Gourlay & Deas and noting that they have had great difficulty if having Brown prepare a statement, and that a new balance sheet may be required; copy letter from Gourlay & Deas dated 16/10/1901 on same letter
16/10/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/102 George Rainey Macdonald, India, to Macdonald & Fraser: discussing financial matters regarding British Diatomite Co., sending signed certificates for shares and requesting accounts for intromissions
17/10/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/103 Gustav Heine, Engineer, Stavanger, to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning his fee and his forthcoming
17/10/1901
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visit to Skye in connection with diatomite works
SL/D1062/1/1/9/104 Macdonald & Fraser to Thomas Macdonald: concerning money to be paid to Brown and information about Gustav Heine, engineer from Stavanger; reply from Thomas Macdonald dated 18/10/1901 on same letter
18/10/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/105 Constable & Johnstonee, WS, to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning whereabouts of report by Messrs Geddes; telegram concerning this report from Constable & Johnstonee to Alexander Macdonald dated 15/11/1898 attached
18/10/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/106 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: sending Draft approved by Brown for engrossment
18/10/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/107 Gustav Heine to Macdonald & Fraser: stating that he has left Stavanger and will be travelling in Germany
20/10/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/108 Alex Nansen, Hoiesteretsadvokat, Christiania, Norway, to Macdonald & Fraser: has made enquiries about Gustav Heine but has received no reply yet
25/10/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/109 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: stating that Brown will probably accept offer
25/10/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/110 Alex Nansen, Hoiesteretsadvokat, Christiania, Norway, to Macdonald & Fraser: sending information about Gustav Heine
28/10/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/111 Telegram, Gustav Heine, Berlin, to Macdonald & Fraser: ‘I am coming over London at once’
30/10/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/112 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning delay of books sent to Portree, errors made regarding share transfers by Brown, and sending copy letter from Brown; copy letter from Brown to Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, dated 30/10/1901 on same letter
30/10/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/113 Copied letters from Gourlay & Deas to Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, and Arthur Brown to Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, concerning statements of stock and delay in settlement of
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business regarding British Diatomite Co.
SL/D1062/1/1/9/114 Gustav Heine, Berlin, to Macdonald & Fraser: is unsure if £25 will cover his expenses, but is willing to visit
30/10/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/115 Gustav Heine, Brunswick, to Macdonald & Fraser: stating that he will try to come out for the fee offered, and requesting part of this sum to be sent to his address in London, where he will be on 5 November
01/11/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/116 Macdonald & Fraser to Thomas Macdonald: stating that it has been necessary to make out new transfers of the diatomite shares due to Brown’s error, and sending these for signature and return; reply from Thomas Macdonald dated 05/11/1901 on same letter
02/11/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/117 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning share transfers and regretting delay in delivery of books; list of share transfers attached
05/11/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/118 Macdonald & Fraser to Thomas Macdonald: concerning payment to Gustav Heine for his trip to the diatomite works on Skye, where he is expected shortly; reply from Thomas Macdonald dated 06/11/1901 on same letter
05/11/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/119 Constable & Johnstone, WS, to Macdonald & Fraser: have received from Messrs. W & F Haldane the Geddes report on diatomite, which had been in the hands of Messrs. Lumley & Lumley, solicitors in London; copy letter to W & F Haldane dated 06/11/1901 attached
06/11/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/120 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: acknowledging receipt of 18 share transfers
09/11/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/121 James MacKerrow to Ronald Macdonald, Macdonald & Fraser: British Diatomite Co. owes him £13. 9.4.
10/11/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/122 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: acknowledging receipt of share transfer
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SL/D1062/1/1/9/123 Macdonald & Fraser to Thomas Macdonald: Engineer Gustav Heine has finished his visit to Skye and has drawn up a report on diatomite works which is being sent; reply from Thomas Macdonald dated 26/11/1901 on same letter; letter from John Macdonald to Gustav Heine dated 20/11/1901 and notes thereon attached
25/11/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/124 Thomas Macdonald to Macdonald & Fraser: problems regarding engineer Gustav Heine’s report on Skye diatomite works
27/11/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/125 Thomas Macdonald to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning financial questions involved with British Diatomite Co.
27/11/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/126 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: company books have been sent to Douglas MacCallum, and brown has complained again about delay in settling business
27/11/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/127 Douglas MacCallum to Ronald Macdonald, Macdonald & Fraser: has received company books from Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, and forwards a letter from Thomson Brothers; letter from Thomson Brothers to British Diatomite Co. dated 27/11/1901 and requesting settlement of account attached
28/11/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/128 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: have been informed by Douglas MacCallum that books have been written up
04/12/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/129 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: have received bank draft for £305.0.3 to settle with Brown, and have obtained letter of guarantee, assignation and minute of Directors from Joseph Brown, who has been paid the £305.0.3. Books, papers and documents of the British Diatomite Co. are either with MacCallum or Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow,
06/12/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/130 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: books and papers of the British Diatomite Co. have been sent to Portree
09/12/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/131 Macdonald & Fraser to Thomas Macdonald: sending letters and statements received from
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Douglas MacCallum; reply from Thomas Macdonald dated 11/12/1901 on same letter
SL/D1062/1/1/9/132 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: enquiring about arrival of books sent on 9 December
13/12/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/133 Macdonald & Fraser to Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow,: requesting further information and documents relating to sales, stock and other matters relating to the British Diatomite Co.
14/12/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/134 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: sending further documents relating to British Diatomite Co.; list of documents included
17/12/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/135 Thomas Macdonald to Macdonald & Fraser: acknowledging receipt of undated letter from Gustav Heine they sent to him and commenting on it; undated letter from Gustav Heine, Hamburg, to Macdonald & Fraser attached
20/12/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/9/136 Macdonald & Fraser to Thomas Macdonald: sending translations from German of information on the United German Diatomite Companies of Hanover and the Badisch Company, and stating that John Macdonald and George Dickson suggest that Thomas Macdonald come to Skye so that a Directors meeting can be held to put the business of the Diatomite Company on a regular footing again; reply from Thomas Macdonald dated 21/12/1901 on same letter; translated German information on diatomite companies attached
20/12/1901
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1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/1 A. Schenker, London, to John Macdonald: has been informed by Gustav Heine that Skye diatomite deposits may be for sale, and may be interested in this on behalf of some friends who wish to use diatomite for making fire-proof plates for building purposes
03/01/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/2 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: sending their account and that of Mr Deas
09/01/1902
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Fraser: concerning disputed statements
SL/D1062/1/1/10/4 Kenneth Mackenzie, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, Edinburgh, to British Diatomite Co., calling attention to failure of Company to submit Return
01/02/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/5 William Doubleday, Architect, Birmingham, to Macdonald & Fraser: has discussed Skye diatomite deposits and their use in connection with fireproof construction with A. Schenker, but is unable to take the matter further at present
06/03/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/6 A. Schenker, London, to Macdonald & Fraser: has been dealing with William Doubleday in connection with Skye diatomite deposits, but is so far unable to bring matters to a successful end
28/02/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/7 Lloyds Bank, Head Office, Birmingham: letter providing information on financial standing of William Doubleday
12/03/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/8 Gustav Heine, Engineer, to Macdonald & Fraser: has finished slabs and will send them to William Doubleday; also sends sample of plates made with Skye diatomite
16/03/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/9 A. Schenker, London, to Macdonald & Fraser: has received plates made with Skye diatomite from Gustav Heine and is awaiting an explanation from him as to their unusual colour and consistency
21/04/1901
SL/D1062/1/1/10/10 Copy letters and correspondence regarding legal dispute over unsatisfactory product involving British Diatomite Co.; Borland, King & Shaw, Writers; Witty & Wyatt Ltd and Douglas MacCallum
24/04/1902-19/06/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/11 Douglas MacCallum to Ronald Macdonald, Macdonald & Fraser: further problems concerning transfer of British Diatomite Co.
19/05/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/12 W. Murray Morrison, British Aluminium Co., Foyers, to Thomas Macdonald: has heard of possibility of using diatomite in some work while in London, and requests sample be sent
01/07/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/13 W. Murray Morrison, British Aluminium Co., to British Diatomite Co., enquiring as to cost of
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diatomite per ton shipped to Glasgow
SL/D1062/1/1/10/14 Gustav Heine, Engineer, Germany, to Macdonald & Fraser: Mr Macdonald has visited German diatomite works and is on his way back to London
11/07/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/15 W. Murray Morrison, British Aluminium Co., to British Diatomite Co., has sent price information and sample to London
21/08/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/16 Robert Corse, Chartered Accountant, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser; details of working capital for Company
25/08/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/17 Robert Corse, Chartered Accountant, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser; further details of working capital for Company
03/09/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/18 Robert Corse, Chartered Accountant, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser; cannot improve on previous terms proposed
09/09/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/19 Robert Corse, Chartered Accountant, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser; requesting answer to proposal
23/09/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/20 EK Carmichael, Civil Engineer, Edinburgh, to Macdonald & Fraser: suggesting that diatomite business be started near deposit that the Macdonald brothers have near Uig, as it would be easy to have road built there
01/10/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/21 Gustav Heine, Engineer, Germany, to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning samples of calcined diatomite made in apparatus at Hamburg
01/10/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/22 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., concerning sale of diatomite deposit, has shown letter regarding this to Mr MacEachran, but more information is needed
04/10/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/23 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to John Macdonald: forwarding letter from J. MacEachran to Edward Peek, requesting independent and comprehensive report on quality of diatomite deposit and transit shipping facilities, and also noting that Mr MacEachran would like to see Professor MacAdam’s report on the diatomite
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SL/D1062/1/1/10/24 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., has placed report before Mr MacEachran and received copy of the London Times with advertising diatomite deposit for sale—requests to be told if any good offers received, as this will enable him to get a better price form his friend
10/11/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/25 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., asking what commission he would receive if he were able to bring off the sale of the deposit
05/12/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/26 Robert Corse, Chartered Accountant, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser; concerning his earlier proposal regarding his friends’ interest in the diatomite deposits
10/11/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/27 Grundbesitzer-Zeitung newspaper, Berlin—letter concerning insertion of advertisement regarding Skye diatomite deposits, copy of advertisement attached; in German
14/11/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/28 RR MacGregor, Congested Districts Board, to Macdonald & Fraser, acknowledging receipt of letter about diatomite works
17/11/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/29 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., asking again what his commission will be if he is able to sell the diatomite business, as he expects an offer soon; stating that price of £7500 in cash is too high and enquiring what lowest acceptable price for whole concern would be
25/11/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/30 Thomas Macdonald to Macdonald & Fraser: will be visiting Portree shortly
02/12/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/31 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., potential buyer wishes to visit diatomite works and wants Peek to accompany him, also wants his expenses to be paid for the journey
17/12/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/32 Witty & Wyatt Ltd to British Diatomite Co., forwarding accounts; accounts attached
22/12/1902
SL/D1062/1/1/10/33 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., : his friend cannot make an offer until they have seen the diatomite deposit and machinery, and has very little information on it
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SL/D1062/1/1/10/34 Telegram, Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., ‘won’t come to see works unless expense paid reply’
31/12/1902
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1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/1 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., asking when cargo is arriving as it is required urgently
05/01/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/2 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., stating that Mr Laing the engineer will shortly be visiting Skye to see the diatomite works
11/01/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/3 Mr Douglas, Macdonald Estates Office to Macdonald & Fraser, acknowledging receipt of cheque
16/01/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/4 Telegram, Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., ‘what about option letter promised here on Monday’
04/02/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/5 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., requesting statements for cargoes and noting that he has sent telegram concerning option letter[SL/D1062/1/1/11/4]
04/02/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/6 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., stating that no reply yet received to his telegram [SL/D1062/1/1/11/4], and that Mr MacEachran is very much annoyed that promised option letter has not arrived
04/02/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/7 Robert Corse, Chartered Accountant, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: meeting of his friends has been arranged and he is hopeful of an offer arising therefrom
04/02/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/8 Macdonald & Fraser to Edward Peek, Glasgow: can now offer option to Mr MacEachran
05/02/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/9 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to John Macdonald, British Diatomite Co., Mr MacEachran is not pleased with the option offer until 1st of March mentioned in their telegram; Peek has gone with Mr Corse to see another client who is interested in buying the diatomite deposit; telegram from
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Macdonald & Fraser to Peek offering option until March 1st attached
SL/D1062/1/1/11/10 J. MacEachran, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: accepting option but stating that he thinks it too short
09/02/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/11 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., Mr MacEachran is better pleased with the extended option and intends coming to see the works on 17 February; Corse’s client unlikely to do anything
10/02/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/12 Telegram, Robert Corse, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: ‘purchase under consideration will you give reasonable option’
10/02/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/13 Robert Corse, Chartered Accountant, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: has told his client that business is off as option has been given to another party
10/02/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/14 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: forwarding letter from J. MacEachran asking for Prospectus and Articles of Association of British Diatomite Co. for inspection by MacEachran’s solicitor; letter attached
03/03/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/15 David Harper, Solicitor, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: requesting information on whether British Diatomite Co. has ever been liquidated, and on its shareholders and relation to Alexander Macdonald’s Trustees, in connection with Mr MacEachran’s dealings with the Company
13/03/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/16 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co. has received letter from Mr MacEachran requesting him to ask for an extension of the option as there are still some questions regarding British Diatomite Co. to be investigated, which Mr David Harper is doing; letter from MacEachran attached
19/03/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/17 David Harper, Solicitor, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: enquiring about debt assigned to Mr Brown by the Trustees of Alexander Macdonald being secured on the property
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SL/D1062/1/1/11/18 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., sending letter from Mr MacEachran who is in Sheffield investigating diatomite machinery and stating that he is still interested in the deposit; letter from MacEachran attached
20/04/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/19 William Hallett, Shettleston, to Thomas Macdonald: sending copy of earlier letter to John Macdonald and stating that he will do his best to effect a sale; copy letter attached
27/04/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/20 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., sending letter from Mr MacEachran stating that has found a friend to join him in an offer for the deposit and asking if the Macdonald brothers can wait ten further days; letter attached
28/04/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/21 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., enquiring if cargo is to arrive this week and stating that agents’ letters have been placed before MacEachran and his friend, both of whom are still ill
05/05/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/22 J. MacEachran, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., apologising for delay in business due to illness of himself and his friend, and asking for a few more days’ grace after which he hopes to put forward a definite proposal
09/05/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/23 Robert Corse, Chartered Accountant, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: asking if he can now take over negotiations as he has been informed by Peek that MacEachran’s option is now up
09/05/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/24 Telegram, Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., ‘Letter posted MacEachran and friend meet tomorrow will wire result about five’
11/05/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/25 William Hallett, Shettleston, to Macdonald & Fraser, asking why particulars have not been sent as time given to MacEachran has expired
13/05/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/26 J. MacEachran to Macdonald & Fraser: has been unable to make an offer due to continued serious illness of the friend who was to have joined him in the purchase, but is now discussing matter with another potential partner, and hopes to make an offer soon
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SL/D1062/1/1/11/27 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: will get back all the papers relating to Diatomite Co. from Mr MacEachran when MacEachran returns from his sister’s funeral
20/05/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/28 William Hallett, Shettleston, to Macdonald & Fraser: as they have not replied to his earlier letter, he presumes matters are now closed between them unless he hears from them soon
21/05/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/29 Telegram, Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., ‘Expect firm offer Monday 3000 wire if can accept’
23/05/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/30 William Hallett, Shettleston, to Macdonald & Fraser: has received their communication, but must deal with them directly and not through Edward Peek
23/05/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/31 A. Schenker, London, to Macdonald & Fraser: stating that he is not quite ready to make an offer yet, but hopes to next month, and asking if it is true that John Macdonald has died
25/05/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/32 J. MacEachran, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: he and his friend Mr Gilles offer £3000 for lease of property, plant etc of British Diatomite Co.
27/05/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/33 Telegram, Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co. ‘Unwell two days, which others impatient? Expect send letter with offer today. Hallett is no use no money’
27/05/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/34 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: formally offering £3000 for the diatomite deposits, as instructed by his client Mr MacEachran
27/05/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/34 A. Schenker, London, to Macdonald & Fraser: his interest in Diatomite Co. is connected to plan for using diatomite for building purposes, requests samples to test in new process to this end
24/06/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/35 J. MacEachran, Glasgow, to John Macdonald: has returned Diatomite Co. papers to Mr Peek; as his original partner fell ill and as Mr Gilles has declined to go any further, he is now negotiating with Thomas MacKinnon & Co., and their client, James Wood, who are interested in the diatomite;
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asks for option to be extended until Mr Wood has been to Skye and examined the Company’s property and plant
SL/D1062/1/1/11/36 J. MacEachran, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: Mr Wood is in Harris and should be in Portree soon
04/07/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/37 A. Schenker, London, to British Diatomite Co., explaining new process for treating diatomite for use in building
06/07/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/38 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., putting forward proposal from a client who wants to work the diatomite deposit for one year with an option to buy thereafter, paying all wages and other expenses
13/07/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/39 Robert Corse, Chartered Accountant, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: has matter under consideration, will write after holidays
23/07/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/40 J. MacEachran to Macdonald & Fraser: forwarding letter from Thomas MacKinnon & Co. stating that Mr Wood is no longer interested in the diatomite deposit due to bade reports about the weather on Skye and the difficulties involved in working it; letter attached
28/07/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/41 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., has been speaking to Mr Corse, whose client Mr Barr is interested in the diatomite deposit
11/08/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/42 J. MacEachran, Rothesay, to Macdonald & Fraser: asking if they would not consider Mr Gilles’s former proposal regarding the diatomite deposit, as all reports of conditions on Skye are likely to be as bad as those that put Mr Wood off buying it
18/08/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/43 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: Mr Barr appears to find price of £4500 acceptable
18/08/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/44 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to John Macdonald: has spoken to Mr Barr, who seems impressed by diatomite deposit and wishes to send a man to survey it
23/08/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/45 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., asking cost of excavating a ton of diatomite, how
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much diatomite one man can extract in a day, and the price of shipping a tone of diatomite
SL/D1062/1/1/11/46 Postcard, Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co. requesting Company’s Articles of Association
27/10/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/47 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to John Macdonald: has received letter from Mr Corse asking for Register Book of the British Diatomite Co. to be sent
19/11/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/48 Postcard, Robert Corse, Chartered Accountant, Glasgow, to John Macdonald: has received his letter of the 19th
21/11/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/49 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: has requested copy of Missive of Sale from Mr Corse
21/11/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/50 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., sending his commission account for selling the British Diatomite Co. works at Lealt
23/11/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/51 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: sending copy of Missive of Sale obtained from Mr Corse, together with Lease and Draft Assignation
23/11/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/52 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: stating that Company’s Register Book has been sent to Mr Corse and discussing issues relating to lease and diatomite deposit
26/11/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/53 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: Mr Corse wishes to see the Minute Book of the British Diatomite Co. and seems anxious for early settlement
27/11/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/54 Telegram, Edward Peek, Glasgow, to John Macdonald: ‘Reid Macfarlane have refused to give me three bags diatomite for Barr unless they have your consent please wire them to give the bags’
01/12/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/55 Robert Corse, Chartered Accountant, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co. ‘transfers to be altered on deed when ready’
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SL/D1062/1/1/11/56 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning alterations made in Draft by Macdonald & Fraser
02/12/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/57 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: sending Assignation for signature
04/12/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/58 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: sending Draft renunciation of Sub-Lease, revised by Mr Barr’s agent
07/12/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/59 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: will be meeting with John Macdonald and Mr Barr’s brother; Mr Corse and Mr Harper will no longer be acting for Mr Barr, whose interests will be represented by Messrs Wright, Johnstone & Mackenzie
21/12/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/60 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: has received letter from Mr Harper stating that there are to be further alterations in transfer of stock
23/12/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/11/61 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: Mr Barr wishes completion of transaction to be left with Mr Harper, but would also like Mr Mackenzie to see the documents
24/12/1903
SL/D1062/1/1/12 General business correspondence and associated papers 1904
1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/1 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: have not yet heard from Wright, Johnstone & Mackenzie to whom papers have been sent
05/01/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/2 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: sending copy letter from Wright, Johnstone and Mackenzie asking for British Diatomite Co. Minute Book; copy letter attached
06/01/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/3 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: have sent their letter to Wright, Johnstone & Mackenzie together with the British Diatomite Co. Minute Book
11/01/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/4 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: sending copy letter from Wright. Johnstone and Mackenzie asking for Trust Disposition and
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Settlement by late Alexander Macdonald; letter attached
SL/D1062/1/1/12/5 Copy letter, Wright, Johnstone & Mackenzie to Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow: sending transfers of shares of British Diatomite Co. and Assignation of Lease
15/01/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/6 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: sending re-engrossment of Assignation of Lease for signature, Draft, and transfer of stock
16/01/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/7 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: returning extract of late Alexander Macdonald’s Settlement
21/01/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/8 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: returning Share Register
21/01/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/9 John Oswald & Son, Edinburgh, to Macdonald & Fraser: Registrar cannot supply the letter requested, but if the Annual Return of Capital and Members for 1903 is sent, they can supply one stating that Returns have been filed with the Registrar
21/01/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/10 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: Wright, Johnstone & Mackenzie will accept letter from Oswald & Son, as proposed by Macdonald & Fraser
30/01/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/11 Lumley & Lumley, Solicitors, London, to Macdonald & Fraser: will place matter before GA Baird’s trustees on receipt of John Barr’s references
03/02/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/12 John Oswald & Son, Edinburgh, to Macdonald & Fraser: sending certificate that registration requirements have been satisfied by British Diatomite Co.
08/02/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/13 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: sending Assignation by Joseph Brown in favour of John Macdonald and others
10/02/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/14 Macdonald & Fraser to Thomas Macdonald, Hawick: sending Assignation by Joseph Brown in favour of John, Thomas and George Rainy Macdonald; reply from Thomas Macdonald dated
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17/02/1904 on same letter
SL/D1062/1/1/12/15 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: Manchester Liverpool District banking Co. can be given to Baird Trustees as reference for Mr Barr; problems with latter supplied by Oswald & Son and matters regarding share transfers and other documents
18/02/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/16 Lumley & Lumley, Solicitors, London, to Macdonald & Fraser: will write to bank with reference to Mr Barr
23/02/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/17 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: requesting Oswald & Son’s letter when it is received, and further information regarding transfer in favour of John Macdonald
23/02/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/18 Telegram, Macdonald, Manchester, to Macdonald & Fraser: ‘Barr insists that there are breaks in diatomite lease procure and wire information to me sharp’
26/02/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/19 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: further matters regarding lease
27/02/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/20 Telegram, Macdonald, London, to Macdonald & Fraser: ‘Post today to Macrae Letter book with your replies to Corse re options also copies his letters to you thereon
01/03/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/21 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: do not see why correspondence with Corse need be gone into as he does not seem likely to give any trouble
03/03/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/22 Paton & Hendry, Shipowners, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., Steamer ‘Ixion’ is to call at Lealt to load cargo of diatomite if weather allows
19/03/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/23 Gandy Belt manufacturing Co., Seacombe, to British Diatomite Co., sending statement of account, which is overdue for payment
21/03/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/24 Glebe Sugar refining Co., Greenock to British Diatomite Co., requesting detailed accounts
22/03/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/25 Paton & Hendry, Shipowners, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., sorry that weather was not suitable
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for the ‘Ixion’ to load diatomite at Lealt, but another should be calling soon
SL/D1062/1/1/12/26 Lincolne & Co. to British Diatomite Co. requesting explanation of some points of their account
25/03/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/27 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning overdue payment to him
26/03/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/28 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: have seen John Macdonald and gone over the correspondence between Macdonald & Fraser and Robert Corse with him and concluded that Corse has no grounds for action; correspondence attached
26/03/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/29 Paton & Hendry, Shipowners, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: steamer ‘Porpoise’ sailing shortly, weather will hopefully be suitable for her to load diatomite
28/03/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/30 Glebe Sugar refining Co., Greenock, to Macdonald & Fraser: requesting corrected invoice statement
02/04/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/31 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: sending copy letter from Wright, Johnstone & Mackenzie and 9 transfers; copy letter on verso
06/04/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/32 Paton & Handry, Shipowners, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: ship ‘Griffon’ to load at Lealt if weather suitable
09/04/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/33 Edward Peek, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: asking for cheque for overdue payment to him and threatening to take legal action if it is not sent
11/04/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/34 Paton & Hendry, Shipowners, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: wire regarding ‘Griffon’ loading at Lealt sent to Culnacnock
12/04/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/35 Paton & Hendry, Shipowners, Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., will have steamer in Portree soon which can load diatomite if cargo ready
14/04/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/36 Ure & Macrae, Writers. Glasgow, assignation by Joseph Brown in favour of John Macdonald forwarded to Wright, Johnstone & Mackenzie
14/04/1904
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Diatomite Co;, confirming earlier telegram; telegram to British Diatomite Co attached, ‘Griffon arrived only half cargo telegraph that you pay freight on full cargo or will we exercise lien and arrest diatomite on quay here reply instanter’
SL/D1062/1/1/12/38 Telegram, Edward Peek, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: ‘send my cheque today. I shall forward Lincolns on receipt of mine reply’
18/04/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/39 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: transfers received Minute Book and Book of Share Certificate s handed to Wright, Johnstone & Mackenzie
18/04/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/40 Paton & Hendry, Shipowners, to British Diatomite Co., agreeable to square freight on present cargo on 40 tons
18/04/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/41 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald &Fraser: Wright, Johnstone & Mackenzie state all outstanding points now resolved except question of assignation of lease to landlords
20/04/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/42 Reid, Macfarlane & Co., Glasgow, to British Diatomite Co., sending Clyde Navigation Weight Tickets for last cargo of diatomite received; tickets attached
23/04/1904
SL/D1062/1/1/12/43 Ure & Macrae, Writers, Glasgow, to Macdonald & Fraser: box referred to in letter of 21st April has been sent unopened to Edward Peek; Mr Barr requests list of other papers held by Macdonald & Fraser, and inventory of furniture
26/04/1904
SL/D1062/1/2 Skye Diatomite Company—legal correspondence regarding lease of diatomite ground at Kilmuir
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SL/D1062/1/2/1 Alexander Macdonald to Lumley & Lumley, Solicitors, London: draft letter asking for extension of Skye Diatomite Co. lease on diatomite deposit on Kilmuir estate from Mr Baird’s Trustees, due to trouble and expense incurred in establishing works and starting business
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SL/D1062/1/2/2 Lumley & Lumley, Solicitors, London, to Alexander Macdonald: acknowledging receipt of letter, which will be placed before Mr Baird’s Trustees
28/05/1894
SL/D1062/1/2/3 Lumley & Lumley, Solicitors, London, to Alexander Macdonald: Baird’s Trustees cannot extend Skye Diatomite Co’s lease
06/07/1894
SL/D1062/1/2/4 Alexander Macdonald to Lumley & Lumley, Solicitors, London: draft letter renewing application for extension of Skye Diatomite Co’s lease on Kilmuir estate diatomite deposit from Baird’s Trustees and explaining reasons in greater detail
23/10/1894
SL/D1062/1/2/5 Lumley & Lumley, Solicitors, London, to Alexander Macdonald: have received letter, which will be placed before Baird’s Trustees
25/10/1894
SL/D1062/1/2/6 Lumley & Lumley, Solicitors, London, to Alexander Macdonald: have received letter of 23rd October, which will be placed before Baird’s Trustees
21/10/1894
SL/D1062/1/2/7 W& T Haldane, W. S., Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: stating that Lumley & Lumley have asked opinion of Macdonald’s proposal of 23rd October, and requesting Skye Diatomite Co, accounts in order to consider matter properly
08/11/1894
SL/D1062/1/2/8 W & T Haldane, W. S., Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: acknowledging receipt of Skye Diatomite Co. accounts
17/11/1894
SL/D1062/1/2/9 Lumley & Lumley, Solicitors, London, to Alexander Macdonald: Trustees are presently considering legal position regarding leases and have asked Messrs Haldane of Edinburgh for an opinion
23/11/1894
SL/D1062/1/2/10 Lumley & Lumley, Solicitors, London, to Alexander Macdonald: forwarding Opinion of Messrs Haldane of Edinburgh on legal position on Baird’s Trustees, that they would incur risk and personal liability if they entered into a Macdonald’s proposal regarding extension of lease; Haldane’s Opinion and copy of Trusts (Scotland) Act of 1897 attached
12/12/1894
SL/D1062/1/2/11 John Waddell & Sons, Contractors, Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: asking when they will
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receive draft lease for perusal
SL/D1062/1/2/12 W. Johnstonee, S. S. C., Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald, presently in Edinburgh: would like to meet Macdonald soon
26/02/1895
SL/D1062/1/2/13 James Barbour, Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald, presently in Edinburgh: Mr Waddell would like to see Macdonald at his office
09/03/1894
SL/D1062/1/2/14 James Barbour, Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald, presently in Edinburgh: Mr Waddell and Mr Johnstone would like to meet Macdonald at their office
11/03/1895
SL/D1062/1/2/15 W. Johnstone, S. S. C., Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald, presently in Edinburgh: apologising for being unable to meet him sooner, and stating that will be able to see him in Johnstone’s office on 12th March
11/03/1895
SL/D1062/1/2/16 Alexander Macdonald to W & T Haldane, W. S., Edinburgh: Draft letter discussing legal questions surrounding Macdonald’s proposal regarding lease on diatomite deposit at Kilmuir estate from Baird’s Trustees, and further explaining why extension of lease is necessary; rough drafts included
14/03/1894
SL/D1062/1/2/17 W & T Haldane, W. S., Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: have had interview with Lumley & Lumley regarding Macdonald’s proposal
23/03/1895
SL/D1062/1/2/18 W & T Haldane, W. S., Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: Baird’s Trustees cannot take responsibility of extending lease or granting new one, but might consider proposal to purchase minerals at Loch Quire and adjoining land, in which case they would like advice as to price from someone familiar with mineral property, the firm of J & GH Geddes, Mining Engineers, Edinburgh, being recommended
25/03/1895
SL/D1062/1/2/19 W. Johnstonee, S. S. C., Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: asking for copy of lease for perusal and discussing matters connected with it
26/03/1895
SL/D1062/1/2/20 W & T. Haldane, W. S., Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: Messrs Geddes think that 30 guineas will be the fee for examining diatomite works and
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plant
SL/D1062/1/2/21 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: concerning further possible negotiations regarding lease of diatomite deposit and Baird’s Trustees
13/06/1895
SL/D1062/1/2/22 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: further matters regarding diatomite lease and allotment of shares
05/07/1895
SL/D1062/1/2/23 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: believe that terms regarding lease and related matters set out in Macdonald’s letter are reasonable and could be basis for agreement but advise that purchase of required part of estate would be better done by a lump sum than over 20 years
07/10/1895
SL/D1062/1/2/24 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: Baird’s Trustees ready to consider any offer made by Macdonald regarding diatomite lease, which will be accepted if their skilled adviser approves
09/10/1895
SL/D1062/1/2/25 Alexander Macdonald to Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh: returning proposed heads of diatomite lease with emendations regarding water of Lealt and other rivers and lochs, and land at sea side and further explaining Skye Diatomite Co. requirements
15/10/1895
SL/D1062/1/2/26 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: have received proposed heads of diatomite lease with Macdonald’s revisions, which has been sent to Baird’s Trustees for consideration
17/10/1895
SL/D1062/1/2/27 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: sending correspondence between themselves and W & T Haldane and further discussing matters relating to diatomite lease and Baird’s Trustees; correspondence with W & T Haldane attached
26/11/1895
SL/D1062/1/2/28 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: as proposed lease of diatomite-bearing ground is impracticable, suggest
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that Skye Diatomite Co. offer to buy the required ground from Baird’s Trustees
SL/D1062/1/2/29 John Waddell & Sons, Contractors, Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: principal of firm will consider Macdonald’s letter when he returns
05/02/1896
SL/D1062/1/2/30 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: have received letter from Lumley & Lumley stating that Baird’s Trustees will consider offer for diatomite bearing ground if one is made
05/02/1895
SL/D1062/1/2/31 Alexander Macdonald to Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh: authorising them to make an offer to Baird’s Trustees for the diatomite land; calculations regarding values of rentals connected to land attached
17/02/1896
SL/D1062/1/2/32 John Waddell & Sons, Contractors, Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: cannot provide information requested on pipes without further particulars or visiting the diatomite ground
18/02/1896
SL/D1062/1/2/33 Constable & Johnstone, W. S., Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: Macdonald’s original offer of £1400 has been rejected as too low for the diatomite ground by Baird’s Trustees, so why is he now offering £1300?
30/04/1896
SL/D1062/1/2/34 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: offer of £1500 for diatomite land has been put to Baird’s Trustees
05/05/1896
SL/D1062/1/2/35 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: forwarding copy letter from W & T Haldane stating that Baird’s Trustees will entertain no proposal regarding purchase of diatomite land without expert opinion, and have appointed mining engineer Mr Geddes for this purpose; copy letter on verso
01/06/1896
SL/D1062/1/2/36 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: forwarding copy letter from W & T Haldane regarding travelling expenses for Mr Geddes and asking for instructions; copy letter on verso
11/06/1896
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SL/D1062/1/2/37 W. Johnstone, Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: concerning diatomite business and travelling expenses for Mr Geddes, and urging speedy resolution
06/07/1896
SL/D1062/1/2/38 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: further matters relating to forming of syndicate and possible purchase of diatomite land from Baird’s Trustees
28/07/1896
SL/D1062/1/2/39 Alexander Macdonald to Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh: draft letter concerning proposals regarding purchase of diatomite land; pencil calculations attached
01/08/1896
SL/D1062/1/2/40 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: discussing proposals recently made by Macdonald regarding diatomite business
21/08/1896
SL/D1062/1/2/41 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: Mr Johnstone will be returning soon and will be glad to see Macdonald
12/09/1896
SL/D1062/1/2/42 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: forwarding copy of letter sent to agents of Baird’s Trustees, copy letter attached
07/10/1896
SL/D1062/1/2/43 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: Mr Geddes has been instructed to inspect diatomite land and works but Macdonald is not bound to purchase at his valuation
14/10/1896
SL/D1062/1/2/44 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: agreeing that Macdonald should have report by Mr Geddes as to working the diatomite
16/10/1896
SL/D1062/1/2/45 Telegram, Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: ‘Map not found here’
17/10/1896
SL/D1062/1/2/46 Telegram, Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: ‘Have you got plan yet Geddes is anxious to get it’
26/10/1896
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SL/D1062/1/2/47 Telegram, Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: ‘Geddes and Haldane arrive tomorrow night visit Loch Quire Thursday’
27/10/1896
SL/D1062/1/2/48 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: Mr Geddes’s report is now ready and W & T Haldane request cheque for 30 guineas for his fee
16/11/1896
SL/D1062/1/2/49 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: sending Geddes’ report on diatomite land and working
23/11/1896
SL/D1062/1/2/50 Alexander Macdonald to W & T Haldane, W. S., Edinburgh: stating that he has received Geddes’s report and valuation regarding diatomite lands, which puts all idea of purchase out of the question, and explaining problems at length
20/01/1897
SL/D1062/1/2/51 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: Mr Waddell will be in Edinburgh in a month’s time, when a meeting could be arranged
17/06/1897
SL/D1062/1/2/52 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: a meeting should be arranged when Mr Waddell is in Edinburgh next week
08/07/1897
SL/D1062/1/2/53 Alexander Macdonald to W & T Haldane, W. S., Edinburgh: draft letter with further discussion regarding lease of diatomite land and Baird’s Trustees
21/07/1897
SL/D1062/1/2/54 Alexander Macdonald to W & T Haldane, W. S. Edinburgh: draft letter offering new terms on which lease for diatomite land could be granted by Baird’s Trustees
22/07/1897
SL/D1062/1/2/55 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: have met with Mr Waddell regarding counter-claim, and he states that he has lost customers due to failure of Skye Diatomite Co. to deliver diatomite when promised
03/08/1897
SL/D1062/1/2/56 W & T Haldane, W. S., Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: have been informed by Lumley &
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Lumley that Macdonald’s proposals regarding lease will be put to Baird’s Trustees
SL/D1062/1/2/57 Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: will be glad to meet Macdonald when he comes to Edinburgh on the 20th
11/08/1897
SL/D1062/1/2/58 W & T Haldane, W. S., Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: have arranged meeting with Messrs. Geddes, mining engineers, which Macdonald can hopefully attend
18/08/1897
SL/D1062/1/2/59 Telegram, W & T Haldane, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: ‘Kilmuir diatomite Geddes from home but will endeavour to fix meeting for 26’
20/08/1897
SL/D1062/1/2/60 W & T Haldane, W. S., Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: sending copy of earlier telegram (SL/D1062/1/2/59) and stating that Messrs. Geddes have been advised of Macdonald’s proposed time for meeting; copy telegram attached
21/08/1897
SL/D1062/1/2/61 Telegram, W & T Haldane, W. S., Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: ‘Geddes fixed Thursday the 30 for meeting’
23/08/1897
SL/D1062/1/2/62 Alexander Macdonald to Constable & Johnstone, W. S. , Edinburgh: copy letter confirming offer made for settlement of account against Waddell & Sons and explaining matter in detail
28/08/1897
SL/D1062/1/2/63 W & T Haldane, W. S., Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: have not yet received instructions from Lumley & Lumley as to new lease
12/10/1897
SL/D1062/1/2/64 W & T Haldane, W. S. , Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: Lumley & Lumley unable to proceed further regarding lease without sanction of Court
15/10/1897
SL/D1062/1/2/65 J. Mackenzie, Kilmuir Estate Office, Uig, to Alexander Macdonald: believes that there is another plan of the diatomite ground besides the one received from Macdonald, but unsure if it was sent to W & T Haldane
11/11/1897
SL/D1062/1/2/66 W & T Haldane, W. S., Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: are again asking Lumley & Lumley
08/12/1897
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about preparing a new lease
SL/D1062/1/2/67 W & T Haldane, W. S., Edinburgh, to Alexander Macdonald: are sending Macdonald’s last letter to Lumley & Lumley
15/12/1897
SL/D1062/1/2/68 Alexander Macdonald to Lumley & Lumley, Solicitors, London: draft letter referring to meeting with W & T Haldane at which terms of new lease were arranged and requesting draft of new lease to be sent to him via Haldanes
08/01/1898
SL/D1062/1/2/69 Lumley & Lumley, Solicitors, London, to Alexander Macdonald: are taking another opinion regarding Macdonald’s proposal regarding new lease of diatomite land from Baird’s Trustees, but any proposal, even if accepted, will be subject to acquiescence of Court in London as a Trust Estate is involved
11/01/1898
SL/D1062/1/2/70 J. Mackenzie, Kilmuir Estate Office, Uig, to Alexander Macdonald: matters have been altered to fit Macdonald’s views, and he will hear from Lumley & Lumley shortly
15/01/1898
SL/D1062/1/2/71 Lumley & Lumley, Solicitors, London, to Alexander Macdonald: Baird’s Trustees inclined to accept Macdonald’s new proposal regarding lease of diatomite land, but will be guided by report of John Robertson, factor to the Duke of Atholl, who will visit Portree
11/02/1898
SL/D1062/1/2/72 Telegram, Lumley & Lumley, Solicitors, London, to Alexander Macdonald: ‘Referring our letter yesterday re Diatomite, Mr John Robertson arrives Royal Hotel Portree Monday evening’
12/02/1898
SL/D1062/1/2/73 Telegram, John Robertson, Uig, to Alexander Macdonald: ‘Will reach Portree about nine tonight perhaps I could see you if convenient’
16/02/1898
SL/D1062/1/2/74 Lumley & Lumley, Solicitors, London, to Alexander Macdonald: acknowledging receipt of letter of 17th
21/02/1898
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SL/D1062/1/3 Skye Diatomite Company—correspondence of George Dickson, manager of diatomite works, Loch Cuithir
1889-1904
SL/D1062/1/3/1 Correspondence, George Dickson, manager of diatomite works, Loch Cuithir, ‘Diatomite Letters of Dickson, Lochquire, from May1889 to 4th Oct 1889 and to 27th Oct 1890’
1889-1890
SL/D1062/1/3/2 Correspondence, George Dickson, manager of diatomite works, Loch Cuithir
1889-1891
SL/D1062/1/3/3 Correspondence, George Dickson, manager of diatomite works, Loch Cuithir
1892-1897
SL/D1062/1/3/4 Correspondence, George Dickson, manager of diatomite works, Loch Cuithir
1898-1904
SL/D1062/1/4 Skye Diatomite Company—correspondence of J. Elliott Park, Commission Agent
1885-1894
SL/D1062/1/4/1 Correspondence, J. Elliott Park, Commission Agent
1885-1888
SL/D1062/1/4/2 Correspondence, J. Elliott Park, Commission Agent
1889-1894
SL/D1062/1/5 Skye Diatomite Company: Accounts 1886-1900
SL/D1062/1/5/1 Accounts of Charge and Discharge and Accounts Current between Skye Diatomite Co. and Alexander Macdonald
1886-1894
SL/D1062/1/5/2 Accounts of Charge and Discharge and Accounts Current between Skye Diatomite Company and Alexander Macdonald
1897-1900
SL/D1062/1/5/3 Skye Diatomite Co., diatomite accounts, showing balances with bank and sums due to Secretary and partners
1890-1899
SL/D1062/1/5/4 Skye and British Diatomite Companies: Day Book 1887-1900
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[Deposited 24/01/2012]
SL/D1062/1/5/5 Skye and British Diatomite Companies: Ledger
[Deposited 24/01/2012]
1887-1899
SL/D1062/1/6 Skye Diatomite Company: Receipts and Receipted Wage Bills
1893-1899
SL/D1062/1/6/1 Skye Diatomite Co., receipts 1893-1894, 1896
SL/D1062/1/6/2 Skye Diatomite Co., receipts 1897
SL/D1062/1/6/3 Skye Diatomite Co., receipts 1898-1899
SL/D1062/1/6/4 Skye Diatomite Co., receipted wage bills 1893, 1897-1899
SL/D1062/1/7 Skye Diatomite and British Diatomite Companies: loose papers and plans
c1886-1901
SL/D1062/1/7/1 Skye Diatomite Co., Draft contract between Messrs Alexander Macdonald, Harry Macdonald & John Macdonald: establishment of Skye Diatomite Co.
1886
SL/D1062/1/7/2 Skye Diatomite Co., loose drawings and plans c1896
SL/D1062/1/7/2/1 W. M. Harris, Globe Iron Works: Washmill 1896
SL/D1062/1/7/2/2 William Boulton, Engineer: section showing door and frame for fan
1896
SL/D1062/1/7/2/3 W. M. Harris, Globe Iron Works: Elevator n.d.
SL/D1062/1/7/2/4 Platform bogie n.d.
SL/D1062/1/7/2/5 Plan of Winding Apparatus n.d.
SL/D1062/1/7/2/6 Plan of Drying Stove 1896
SL/D1062/1/7/2/7 William Boulton, Engineer: Proposed Drying Shed for the Skye Diatomite Company
1896
SL/D1062/1/7/2/8 William Boulton, Engineer: Drying Shed for the 1896
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Skye Diatomite Company
SL/D1062/1/7/3 Skye Diatomite Co: Notes of Measurements 1897
SL/D1062/1/7/3/1 Loch Cuithir: Notes of Levels between Cnoc Brae & Lealt Braes
1897
SL/D1062/1/7/3/2 Diatomite: height of waterfall at Invertote & distance from same to Houses at Shore
1897
SL/D1062/1/7/3/3 Loch Cuithir: measurements for proposed drain to convey diatomite from loch to sheds at Invertote
1897
SL/D1062/1/7/3/4 Note of measurements taken at Lochquire on the 16th, 18th and 19th December 1897
1897
SL/D1062/1/7/4 Skye Diatomite Co., estimates 1897
SL/D1062/1/7/4/1 Estimate of cost per ton of drying Diatomite artificially
1897
SL/D1062/1/7/4/2 Estimate of cost per ton for drying Diatomite on Drying House at shore
1897
SL/D1062/1/7/5 Skye Diatomite Co., Notes taken at Tarbet, Harris as to Dam pipes and Turbine
1897
SL/D1062/1/7/6 Skye Diatomite Co., Excerpt from Spons Encyclopaedia of the Industrial Arts re clay and pottery
1897
SL/D1062/1/7/7 Sundry notes and calculations re financial transactions dimensions for equipment
c1897
SL/D1062/1/7/8 British Diatomite Co., Inventory of Articles belonging to the British Diatomite Co. at their Works at Lealt
n.d.
SL/D1062/1/7/9 British Diatomite Co., list of share transfers n.d.
SL/D1062/1/7/10 British Diatomite Co., report re Stavanger Diatomite, translated from the Norwegian
1901
SL/D1062/1/7/11 Photograph, man standing in front of diatomite machinery
n.d.
SL/D1062/1/7/12 Inventory of papers handed to John n. d.
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Macdonald Esq.
SL/D1062/1/8 Skye Diatomite Company: Contractor’s Stock Books
1897-1899
SL/D1062/1/8/1 Contractor’s Stock Book 1897-1898
SL/D1062/1/8/2 Contractor’s Stock Book 1898
SL/D1062/1/8/3 Contractor’s Stock Book 1899
SL/D1062/1/8/4 Contractor’s Stock Book 1899
SL/D1062/1/9 British Diatomite Company: Printed promotional material
c1900
SL/D1062/1/9/1 ‘Copy of Analysis of Diatomite’, by W. Ivison Macadam (32 copies)
c1900
SL/D1062/1/9/2 British Diatomite Co. advertising leaflet, ‘Insulite: A New Material’ (46 copies)
c1900
SL/D1062/1/9/3 British Diatomite Co. promotional booklet, ‘Diatomite and its Uses’ (18 copies)
c1900
SL/D1062/1/9/4 British Diatomite Co., blank form letter to accompany samples of diatomite sent to prospective buyers (41 copies)
c1900
SL/D1062/1/10 Sundry printed items c1887-1902
SL/D1062/1/10/1 Blackman Ventilating Co: Directions for Fixing, Blackman Air Propeller
1887
SL/D1062/1/10/2 The Contractor’s Chronicle: order form and advertisement for 2nd annual issue
1892
SL/D1062/1/10/3 E & F Turner: booklet, Machines for Flour Milling on the Gradual Reduction Roller System
1894
SL/D1062/1/10/4 E & F Turner: booklet, Corn Grinding Mills, Corn & Seed Crushers
1895
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SL/D1062/1/10/5 A & J Main: Supplementary Catalogue of Iron Roofing and Shedding
1895
SL/D1062/1/10/6 Sayer’s Patent Plastic Brick Machinery: price list 1897
SL/D1062/1/10/7 Chemical Trade Directory: prospectus and specimen pages
1899
SL/D1062/1/10/8 British Diatomite Company: Memorandum and Articles of Association (5 copies)
1900
SL/D1062/1/10/9 Leaflet: Blake& Mackenzie’s Registered Parcel Post and Cut Flower Boxes
n.d.
SL/D1062/1/10/10 N. Greening & Sons, Wire Manufacturers and Metal Perforators: price list/catalogue
n.d.
SL/D1062/1/10/11 Leaflet: Carbon Cement Co. n.d.
SL/D1062/1/10/12 Pictures of Evans’s Double Acting Ram and Vertical Treble Plunger Power Pumps
n.d.
SL/D1062/1/10/13 Leaflet, Scottish Employers’ Liability and General Insurance Co.
n.d.
SL/D1062/1/10/14 Business card: J. B. nelson & Company, Boiler Converters
n.d.
SL/D1062/1/10/15 Blank form: Schedule of Enquiries relative to Special Grants under Article 19 B (6) of the Scotch Code
n.d.
SL/D1062/1/10/16 German postcard with cutting from German newspaper affixed
n.d.
SL/D1062/1/10/17 Copy of the Times with article on German Emperor’s visit
c1902
SL/D1062/1/10/18 German newspapers and trade publications c1902
SL/D1062/1/11 Modern Notes on Skye Diatomite 1953-2005
SL/D1062/1/11/1 Diatomite Extraction from Loch Cuithir, Isle of Skye
1992
SL/D1062/1/11/2 Notes on Skye: Diatomite, Marble etc from BGS, Edinburgh, Nov 1993
1993
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SL/D1062/1/11/3 Material printed from Internet on Lealt Valley Diatomite Railway, Lealt and Loch Cuithir (with pictures), and The Lealt Diatomite Industry—a 1905 Account from JA MacCulloch’s The Misty Isle of Skye
2005
SL/D1062/1/11/4 Photocopied page from German newspaper/trade publication
n.d.
SL/D1062/1/11/5 Published paper on Skye Diatomite by Robert H S Robertson and A E Twedly: ‘The Biogeochemistry of Skye Diatomite’, offprinted from Clay Minerals Bulletin, Vol. 2, No. 9, July 1953
Deposited for addition to the collection 19 Aug 2010. Added to the catalogue 25 May 2011.
1953
SL/D1062/1/12 Diatomite samples n. d.
SL/D1062/1/12/1 2 envelopes of diatomite n. d.
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SL/D1062/2 MACKINNON PAPERS, KYLE 1736-2003
SL/D1062/2/1 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: historical and genealogical
1736-2003
SL/D1062/2/1/1 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: historical and genealogical—family trees
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/1/1 Mackinnon family tree, fragile, on linen backing n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/1/2 Portion of Mackinnon family tree (SL/D1062/2/1/1/1)—fragile
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/1/3 Portion of rough draft of Mackinnon family tree—fragmentary and fragile
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/1/4 Genealogical tree of the Macleods of Raasay 1878
SL/D1062/2/1/1/5 MacLachlan family tree, with unsigned covering letter addressed to ‘My dear cousin’
1903
SL/D1062/2/1/2 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: historical and genealogical—lists and associated information
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/2/1 Notebook: Kyle Family Dates—genealogical information (births, marriages, deaths), Mackinnons from 1807 to 1912, taken from Family Bible at Kyle
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/2/2 List of Mackinnon births and deaths, 1807 to 1861 n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/2/3 List of Mackinnon births and deaths, 1807 to 1906 n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/2/4 Memorandum, list of Mackinnon births, 1811 to 1866 n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/2/5 List of Mackinnon births, 1811 to 1855 n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/2/6 List of Mackinnon births, 1847 to 1866 n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/2/7 List of Mackinnon births and deaths, 1806 to 1867, headed ‘A true copy—Kyle House’
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/2/8 Page of notes on Mackinnon marriages—fragmentary and fragile
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/2/9 McKinnon Genealogy—notes on Mackinnon family history
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/2/10 Note: Pedigree of the Late Captain Neil Macleod of n.d.
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Gesto
SL/D1062/2/1/2/11 List of Macleod births, 1823 to 1838 n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/3 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: historical and genealogical—legal and official documents
1736-1849
SL/D1062/2/1/3/1 Tack between John MacKinnon, Younger, and Lachlan Mackinnon—Kyleakin
1736
SL/D1062/2/1/3/2 Tack, Alexander, Lord Macdonald, to John MacKinnon, of the Lands of Kyleakin—fragile
1778
SL/D1062/2/1/3/3 Defence for Dr Farquhar Mackinnon residing at Kylehawken in the County of Inverness, against the action at the instance of Mrs Flora MacLean alias Macdonald, widow of the deceased Capt. John Macdonald of the 50th Regiment
1829
SL/D1062/2/1/3/4 Draft Will of Dr Farquhar Mackinnon, Kyle 1835
SL/D1062/2/1/3/5 Copy Contract of Marriage betwixt John MacKinnon and Miss Isabella Macleod, second daughter of the Deceased William Macleod Esq. of Orbost
1847
SL/D1062/2/1/3/6 Account, John Mackinnon to Harry Macdonald, Writer, Portree
1847-1849
SL/D1062/2/1/4 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: historical and genealogical—letters
1827-1883
SL/D1062/2/1/4/1 Dr Farquhar Mackinnon, Kyle, to John Murray, Bank of Scotland, Inverness: forwarding Bills for money and giving instructions
31/12/1827
SL/D1062/2/1/4/2 Donald Gregory, Edinburgh, to Dr Farquhar Mackinnon, Kyle: concerning Mackinnon family history and prize of 100 guineas offered by Highland Society of London for the best History of the Clans
06/08/1832
SL/D1062/2/1/4/3 Lachlan Mackinnon to Editor of the Inverness Courier: concerning dispute over chieftainship of the Mackinnons and criticism of Lachlan Mackinnon’s pamphlet on the Clan Mackinnon by a correspondent in the Courier
23/07/1883
SL/D1062/2/1/4/4 Another copy of SL/D1062/2/1/4/4, with covering letter forwarding it to Harry Macdonald, dated 20/08/1883
23/07/1883
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SL/D1062/2/1/5 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: historical and genealogical—newspaper cuttings
1903-1911
SL/D1062/2/1/5/1 Newspaper cuttings: Letters to Editors in The Scotsman and the Oban Times concerning the Clan Mackinnon and dispute over Mackinnon chieftainship
1903-1911
SL/D1062/2/1/6 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: historical and genealogical—notes of record searches regarding the Mackinnon family, with associated correspondence
c1884
SL/D1062/2/1/6/1 Mackinnon entries in Inverness Sasines, 1632-1698; with covering letter concerning research in the Sasines from N. Macleod, Edinburgh, to Harry Macdonald, Viewfield
18/04/1884
SL/D1062/2/1/6/2 Mackinnon entry in Register of Great Seal; with covering letter concerning research in Crown Charters from N. Macleod, Edinburgh, to Harry Macdonald, Viewfield
22/05/1884
SL/D1062/2/1/6/3 Mackinnon: Notes of Deeds, Mackenzie Office, Vol 168
c1884
SL/D1062/2/1/6/4 Mackinnon: Copy, Bond granted by Mr Neil Mackinnon to Sir Lachlan Mackinnon, 1628
c1884
SL/D1062/2/1/6/5 Mackinnon: Testaments, researched in Commissary records of Inverness, 1730
c1884
SL/D1062/2/1/6/6 Letter, N. Macleod, Edinburgh to Harry Macdonald, Viewfield: concerning scarcity of references to Mackinnons in official records, and possibility of further references in the Register of the Privy Seal
25/08/1884
SL/D1062/2/1/6/7 Letter, N. Macleod, Edinburgh, to Harry Macdonald, Viewfield: sending further notes
04/09/1884
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SL/D1062/2/1/7 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: historical and genealogical—collected papers relating to the murder of Major John Allister Mackinnon by the IRA in Tralee, 1921, and to Major John Farquhar Mackinnon
1921-2003
SL/D1062/2/1/7/1 Newspaper cuttings: funeral notice and photograph of Major John Allister Mackinnon, with copy
1921
SL/D1062/2/1/7/2 Copy of newspaper cutting from The Kerryman, 30/12/1950, relating to murder of Major John Allister Mackinnon at Tralee
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/7/3 Copy extract from Richard Abbott, Police Casualties in Ireland, 1919-1922, relating to the murder of Major John Allister Mackinnon
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/7/4 Copy photograph from the Irish Examiner, showing Major Mackinnon’s funeral leaving St John’s Church of Ireland, Ashe Street, Tralee
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/7/5 Copy, report of Major John Allister Mackinnon’s conduct at battle at village of Marquion
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/7/6 Copy, article by Fianna, ‘The Fatal Challenge of Major Mackinnon’
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/7/7 Copy of article from Kerry’s Eye, 23/9/1993, referring to murder of Major John Allister Mackinnon in 1921
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/7/8 Copy Death Certificate for Major John Allister Mackinnon, 1921
2001
SL/D1062/2/1/7/9 Copy extracts from Royal Irish Constabulary Registers, 1921, for Major John Allister Mackinnon and Temporary Constable James Mackinnon; with covering letter from Garda Archives, Dublin
2001
SL/D1062/2/1/7/10 Letter from National Archives, Dublin, Ireland, to Sean Hannafin, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry, Ireland, concerning Major John Allister Mackinnon
12/07/2001
SL/D1062/2/1/7/11 Newspaper cutting, Daily Telegraph, obituary of Major John Farquhar Mackinnon
20/11/2002
SL/D1062/2/1/7/12 Copy extract from Who’s Who in Scotland, entry for Major John Farquhar Mackinnon
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SL/D1062/2/1/7/13 Copy extract from Register of Births, Melbourne, Victoria: birth of John Farquhar Mackinnon, 27/01/1918
21/01/2003
SL/D1062/2/1/7/14 Copy, extract from Ivor Brown, Summer in Scotland, referring to report on emigrants from Keppoch to Australia by Donald McKinnon of Skye in the 19th century
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/7/15 Short book review by Lachlan Mackinnon from Daily Telegraph online edition; with short author biography of Lachlan Mackinnon
c2003
SL/D1062/2/1/7/16 Newspaper cutting, Irish Times concerning poet Rody Gorman, living on Skye
01/03/2003
SL/D1062/2/1/7/17 Letter from Sean Hannafin, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry, Ireland, to Hugh and Linda Macdonald, discussing Majors John Allister and John Farquhar Macdonald and forwarding documents (SL/D1062/2/1/7/1-2/1/7/17)
14/03/2003
SL/D1062/2/1/8 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: historical and genealogical—printed material
c1856-1883
SL/D1062/2/1/8/1 Statement of Services in the Field of Lieut-Colonel W. A. Mackinnon, CB, Royal (late Bengal) Artillery; includes Memorandum by Lt. General Sir Colin Campbell, GCB, in support of Memorial of Captain Mackinnon, Bengal Artillery, for promotion, 02/12/1856, and letters of support for promotion from Major General George Brooke, Major General H. T. Tucker, Lt. Col. G. H. Swinley and General Gough, former Commander-in-Chief, India, 1856-1857; 2 copies
1864
SL/D1062/2/1/8/2 Publication, Laughlan Mackinnon, Genealogical Account of the Family of Mackinnon, compiled may years ago from authentic records by Sir Alex. Mackenzie Downie and Alister Downie Mackinnon; re-published, with some additions and modifications, and with and Introduction by Laughlan Mackinnon of Duisdale House, Isle of Skye; Elfordleigh, Devonshire; and formerly of Melbourne, Australia, 2nd Edition (London 1883)
1883
SL/D1062/2/1/8/3 Pamphlet, Reply from the Author of ‘Memoirs of Clan Fingon’, to a pamphlet, entitled, ‘The Family of
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Mackinnon’, by Lauchlan Mackinnon (Tunbridge Wells), 2 copies
SL/D1062/2/1/9 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: historical and genealogical—correspondence and associated papers
1836-1932
SL/D1062/2/1/9/1 Harry Macdonald, collected genealogical and historical papers regarding the Mackinnons
1836-1884
SL/D1062/2/1/9/1/1 Copy of letter from Rev. Donald Mackinnon, Kilbride, to Messrs W. & A. K. Johnston, dated 7/11/1883 concerning Mackinnon chieftainship
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/9/1/2 Copy, Extract from letter from Miss M. Mackinnon of Kyle dated November 1883, to Miss Maggie Mackinnon, concerning Mackinnon family history
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/9/1/3 Letter from James Grant, Kilmuir, concerning histories of various Scottish families
18/12/1883
SL/D1062/2/1/9/1/4 Extract from Register of the parish of Irvine, 5 October 1760: marriage of Mr Charles Mackinnon, merchant in Antigua and Miss Nelly Boyd
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/9/1/5 Letter from Dr Mackenzie, North Uist, to Harry Macdonald, information regarding family history
12/12/1884
SL/D1062/2/1/9/1/5 Letter to Mr Henry Macdonald concerning Mackinnon family history and dispute regarding Mackinnon chieftainship; incomplete
07/03/1884
SL/D1062/2/1/9/1/7 Notes of search in Inverness Sasines, 2nd series: Mackinnon entries 1632-1698
c1884
SL/D1062/2/1/9/1/8 Oran Molaidh: Gaelic poem to Donald Mackinnon of Kyle
1836
SL/D1062/2/1/9/1/9 List of collected papers (SL/D1062/2/1/9/1/2-2/1/9/1/9)
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/9/1/10 Covering letter from ‘Aunt Maggie’ (Margaret Macleod Mackinnon), to Harry Macdonald, sending letter from her brother (attached) and Gaelic poem to her brother Donald Mackinnon (SL/D1062/2/1/9/1/8)
n.d.
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SL/D1062/2/1/9/2 General correspondence on historical and genealogical matters
1884-1932
SL/D1062/2/1/9/2/1 M. Mackenzie, Broadford, to Harry Macdonald: general letter with post script about Ian Dhu, natural son of a Mackinnon chief
22/02/1884
SL/D1062/2/1/9/2/2 Letter from Mr Maclachlan, Portree to Harry Macdonald: concerning dispute over Mackinnon chieftainship
07/03/1885
SL/D1062/2/1/9/2/3 John Mackinnon, Kyle, to Harry Macdonald: discussing Mackinnon family history
28/03/1885
SL/D1062/2/1/9/2/4 W. & A. K. Johnston, Geographers and Engravers, Edinburgh, to Harry Macdonald: concerning disputed Mackinnon chieftainship
29/01/1886
SL/D1062/2/1/9/2/5 Letter from Donald Mackinnon, Southborough, to unknown female correspondent: concerning ongoing dispute about Mackinnon chieftainship
05/08/1903
SL/D1062/2/1/9/2/6 Rev. Donald Mackinnon, Free Church Manse, Portree, to Miss Macdonald: genealogical information about Captain Neill Mackinnon, An Dotair Ban, Macleods, Macleans and others
29/12/1926
SL/D1062/2/1/9/2/7 Rev. Donald Mackinnon, Free Church Manse, Portree, to Miss Mackinnon: requesting information on Mackinnons for compiling of family tree
20/01/1927
SL/D1062/2/1/9/2/8 Rev. Donald Mackinnon, Free Church Manse, Portree, to Miss Macdonald: concerning disputed Mackinnon chieftainship
19/11/1927
SL/D1062/2/1/9/2/9 Letter from correspondent at 36 Pembroke Avenue, Hove, Sussex, to ‘Cousin Flora’ (Flora Macdonald), asking for dates and genealogical information about Mackinnons
18/03/1932
SL/D1062/2/1/9/2/10 Letter from ‘Aunt Maggie’, (Margaret Macleod Mackinnon), Scarborough: information about Mackinnon family history and general family news
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/1/9/2/11 Part of letter from Rev. Neil Mackinnon: concerning Mackinnon history and disputed chieftainship
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SL/D1062/2/1/9/2/12 ‘Aunt Maggie’ (Margaret Macleod Mackinnon), Oban, to Harry Macdonald: general family news and discussion of Mackinnon history and disputed Mackinnon chieftainship
22/4/?
SL/D1062/2/1/9/2/13 ‘Aunt Maggie’ (Margaret Macleod Mackinnon), Oban, to Harry Macdonald: concerning Mackinnon history and the Battle of Glenshiel
10/05/?
SL/D1062/2/1/10 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: historical and genealogical—Macleod papers
1853
SL/D1062/2/1/10/1 Three letters addressed to Mrs Macleod, Orbost, from correspondent at Manse of Moy
1853
SL/D1062/2/2 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Kyle House 1884-1929
SL/D1062/2/2/1 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Kyle House, general—Receipts
1891-1929
SL/D1062/2/2/1/1 Note of Rates due in respect of House &cat Kyle from Whitsunday 1888 to 1890—receipted
1891
SL/D1062/2/2/1/2 Kyle receipts 1900-1901
SL/D1062/2/2/1/3 Kyle receipts 1902
SL/D1062/2/2/1/4 Kyle receipts 1903
SL/D1062/2/2/1/5 Kyle receipts 1904
SL/D1062/2/2/1/6 Receipt, May Cottage, Kyle—Ross & Cromarty County Assessments—Miss Isabella Macleod Mackinnon
1929
SL/D1062/2/2/2 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Kyle House, general—feu duties
c1886
SL/D1062/2/2/2/1 List of feu payments, Kyle, 1883-1886 c1886
SL/D1062/2/2/3 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Kyle House, general—Inventory
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/2/3/1 Inventory of Furniture in Kyle House n.d.
SL/D1062/2/2/4 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Kyle House, general—correspondence
1884-1891
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SL/D1062/2/2/4/1 Correspondence between Harry Macdonald, the North of Scotland Bank and the Macdonald Estates Office concerning Kyle
1884-1891
SL/D1062//2/2/4/2 Correspondence between Harry Macdonald and the Macdonald Estates Office concerning boundary of Lot 20 Kyleakin
1903
SL/D1062/2/2/4/3 Correspondence between John Mackinnon, A. S. Grant and Harry Macdonald concerning Kyle
1886-1900
SL/D1062/2/2/4/4 Correspondence between Harry Macdonald and Donald Nicholson concerning Lot 20 Kyleakin
1903-1904
SL/D1062/2/3 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Mary Anne MacLachlan Mackinnon
c1924
SL/D1062/2/3/1 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Mary Anne MacLachlan Mackinnon—legal documents
1924
SL/D1062/2/3/1/1 Mary Anne MacLachlan Mackinnon: Trust Disposition and Settlement
1924
SL/D1062/2/3/2 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Mary Anne MacLachlan Mackinnon—Recipe note books
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/3/2/1 Recipe note book—cakes, scones and biscuits n.d.
SL/D1062/2/3/2/2 Recipe note book—fish, eggs, sauces, meat, cheese dishes
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/3/2/3 Recipe note book—puddings n.d.
SL/D1062/2/4 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Margaret Campbell Maclean, nee Mackinnon
1912-c1917
SL/D1062/2/4/1 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Margaret Campbell Maclean, nee Mackinnon—correspondence concerning estate of late Donald William Mackinnon
1912-1915
SL/D1062/2/4/1/1 George J. Cameron, District Attorney, Portland, Oregon, to Margaret Campbell Maclean: informing her of the death of her brother Donald William
03/06/1912
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Mackinnon in the USA and that he left an estate
SL/D1062/2/4/1/2 Margaret Campbell Maclean, East Twickenham, to George J, Cameron, District Attorney, Portland, Oregon: concerning death of her brother Donald William Mackinnon
25/02/1913
SL/D1062/2/4/1/3 Margaret Campbell Maclean, East Twickenham, to George J, Cameron, District Attorney, Portland, Oregon: concerning death of her brother Donald William Mackinnon
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/4/1/4 Malcolm A. Moody, Grain and Coal, Oregon, to John MacAulay, Hazel, Montana: sending correspondence concerning value of landing estate of late Donald William Mackinnon; letters from Geo. Y. Moody Co., Real Estate Loans and Insurance Washougal, Washington, and Justin Sutherland, Attorney, Vancouver, Washington to C. H. Estes, White Salmon, Washington, concerning valuation of land in estate of late Donald William Mackinnon attached
02/10/1915
SL/D1062/2/4/2 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Margaret Campbell Maclean, nee Mackinnon—note on burial
c1917
SL/D1062/2/4/2/1 Note on death of Margaret Campbell Maclean in 1917 and her burial in cemetery in Twickenham parish
c1917
SL/D1062/2/5 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Farquhar Mackinnon 1894-1930
SL/D1062/2/5/1 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Farquhar Mackinnon—legal/financial papers
1894-1930
SL/D1062/2/5/1/1 Note of sum due by Farquhar Mackinnon, Esq., India, to Trustees of the late Harry Macdonald Esq., Viewfield, Portree, Isle of Skye
1923
SL/D1062/2/5/1/2 Copy Will of Farquhar Mackinnon; with covering letter from Macdonald & Fraser forwarding it to his sister Mrs Flora Macdonald, dated 1/11/1932
1927
SL/D1062/2/5/1/3 List of payments in connection with Farquhar Mackinnon
1930
SL/D1062/2/5/2 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Farquhar Mackinnon— 1894-1930
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family correspondence
SL/D1062/2/5/2/1 Farquhar Mackinnon—family correspondence with his sister, Flora Macdonald
1906-1930
SL/D1062/2/5/2/2 Farquhar Mackinnon—family correspondence with his brother-in-law, Harry Macdonald
1892-1904
SL/D1062/2/5/3 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Farquhar Mackinnon—general correspondence
1894-1928
SL/D1062/2/5/3/1 Orr, Robertson & Burton, Calcutta, to Farquhar Mackinnon: sending conveyance of one anna share in Bubnowlie Indigo Concern and agreement with Harry Macdonald
05/02/1894
SL/D1062/2/5/3/2 Farquhar Mackinnon to Alexander Macdonald, Portree: concerning Kyle Marriage Trust
08/02/1908
SL/D1062/2/5/3/3 National Bank of India to Farquhar Mackinnon, Bubnowlie, India: concerning Harry Macdonald (deceased) and transfer of Belsund Capital account
21/07/1928
SL/D1062/2/5/3/4 Farquhar Mackinnon, Bubnowlie, India, to John Mackinnon (?)
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/5/3/5 Unknown correspondent, Hathwa, Sarun, India, to Farquhar Mackinnon
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/6 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Mary Mackinnon, nee Reid
1894-1934
SL/D1062/2/6/1 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Mary Mackinnon, nee Reid—family correspondence
1894-1934
SL/D1062/2/6/1/1 Mary Mackinnon to her husband Farquhar Mackinnon: giving itinerary of forthcoming journey
14/07/1926
SL/D1062/2/6/1/2 Mary Mackinnon, nee Reid—correspondence with her sister-in-law, Flora Macdonald
1894-1934
SL/D1062/2/6/1/3 Mary Mackinnon, nee Reid—correspondence with her brother-in-law, Harry Macdonald
n.d.
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SL/D1062/2/7 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Jane Christina Mackinnon
1911-1932
SL/D1062/2/7/1 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Jane Christina Mackinnon— legal papers
1912-1924
SL/D1062/2/7/1/1 Account Charge and Discharge of the Intromissions of the Trustees of the late Mrs Eliza Christina Gordon, with the Funds of the Estate from 31st March 1923 (Date of Death) to 31st March 1924
1924
SL/D1062/2/7/1/2 Abstract Inventory of the Personal Estate of the late Mrs E. C. Gordon
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/7/1/3 Unsigned draft will leaving estate to Mary and Jane Christina Mackinnon
c1912
SL/D1062/2/7/2 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Jane Christina Mackinnon—financial papers
1926-1931
SL/D1062/2/7/2/1 Statement, Miss J. C. Mackinnon, In account with Jardine, Skinner & Co
1926
SL/D1062/2/7/2/2 Copy Statement of Income of Miss Jane Christina Mackinnon, c/o Miss Lillingston, Balamacara, Loch Alsh, Ross-shire, to 31st March 1928
1928
SL/D1062/2/7/2/3 Cash/Account Book 1930-1931
SL/D1062/2/7/3 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Jane Christina Mackinnon—legal and official correspondence
1923-1932
SL/D1062/2/7/3/1 Jane Christina Mackinnon—correspondence with P. F. & J. Husband, Solicitors, Dundee
1923-1932
SL/D1062/2/7/3/2 Jane Christina Mackinnon—correspondence with Macdonald & Fraser
1926-1931
SL/D1062/2/7/3/3 Jane Christina Mackinnon—correspondence with National Bank of Scotland
1932
SL/D1062/2/7/4 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Jane Christina Mackinnon—personal correspondence
1911-1931
SL/D1062/2/7/4/1 Letters from Alice M. Scobie, Smoo House, Durness, Lairg
1911-1917
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SL/D1062/2/7/4/2 M. Lillingston, Montreux, Switzerland to Jane Christina Mackinnon
17/06/1931
SL/D1062/2/8 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: A. D. Mackinnon and L. K. S. Mackinnon
c1910-1936
SL/D1062/2/8/1 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: A. D. Mackinnon and his brother L. K. S. Mackinnon—correspondence
1910
SL/D1062/2/8/1/1 A. D. Mackinnon, London, to L. K. S. Mackinnon: concerning supposed quarrel between his wife Mary and L. K. S. Mackinnon, which is affecting Mary’s health
28/11/1910
SL/D1062/2/8/1/2 L. K. S. Mackinnon, Edinburgh, to A. D. Mackinnon: assuring him that there is no bad feeling between A. D. Mackinnon’s wife Mary and himself and enquiring after her health
1910
SL/D1062/2/8/1/3 Mary Mackinnon, wife of A. D. Mackinnon, London, to L. K. S. Mackinnon, concerning quarrel between her and L. K. S. Mackinnon and his wife Jess
c1910-1911
SL/D1062/2/8/1/4 Mary Mackinnon, wife of A. D. Mackinnon, London, to Jess Mackinnon, wife of L. K. S. Mackinnon, concerning quarrel between her and Jess Mackinnon and her husband
c1910-1911
SL/D1062/2/8/1/5 L. K. S. Mackinnon to Mary Mackinnon, wife of A. D. Mackinnon, concerning quarrel between him and his wife Jess, and A. D. Mackinnon and Mary
1911
SL/D1062/2/9 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Australian Mackinnons c1925-1930
SL/D1062/2/9/1 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: Australian Mackinnons—correspondence with Flora Macdonald
c1925-1930
SL/D1062/2/9/1/1 Neil Mackinnon, Portsmouth, to Flora Macdonald: is unable to see her again before he returns to Australia, and will also be unable to visit Duisdale
17/06/?
SL/D1062/2/9/1/2 Donald D. D. Mackinnon, Melbourne, Australia, to Flora Macdonald: explaining his family relationship to her, describing his family and thanking her for her
29/10/1925
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kindness to his son Neil Mackinnon when he visited Skye
SL/D1062/2/9/1/3 Mackinnon in South Yarra, Australia, to Flora Macdonald: condolences on death of Mary Anne Maclachlan Mackinnon
20/01/1930
SL/D1062/2/10 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: sundry Mackinnon papers
c1912-1936
SL/D1062/2/10/1 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: sundry Mackinnon papers, India and America
1912-1936
SL/D1062/2/10/1/1 Copy letter, Henriksen Bros., Washougal, USA, to John Mackinnon, Bengal, India: informing him of the death of his brother Donald Mackinnon in the USA, leaving an estate
07/12/1912
SL/D1062/2/10/1/2 Telegram, John Mackinnon, Lucknow, India, to Macdonald, Viewfield, Portree: ‘regret Farquhar passed way peacefully twentythird afternoon’—death of Farquhar Mackinnon
26/06/1931
SL/D1062/2/10/1/3 Copy letter, T. O. Carleton, Administrator General and Official Trustee, United Provinces, Allahabad, India, to Macdonald & Fraser: concerning death of John Mackinnon in car accident and matters relating to his estate
20/05/1936
SL/D1062/2/10/2 Mackinnon papers, Kyle: sundry Mackinnon papers—Scotland and England
1889-1903.
SL/D1062/2/10/2/1 Minute of Agreement between John Mackinnon, Kyle House, Kyleakin & Others
1889
SL/D1062/2/10/2/2 Directions for signing deeds: Donald Mackinnon 1890
SL/D1062/2/10/2/3 St Alban’s, Lyme Regis School Report: Donald Mackinnon
1903
SL/D1062/2/10/2/4 St Alban’s, Lyme Regis School Report: John Mackinnon
1903
SL/D1062/2/10/2/5 L. K. S. Mackinnon, Duisdale, to Flora Macdonald: forthcoming travel plans
n.d.
SL/D1062/2/10/2/6 Part of letter from John Mackinnon, Kyle n.d.
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SL/D1062/2/10/2/7 Part of letter to Harry Macdonald (?), from Kyle n.d.
SL/D1062/2/10/2/8 Part of letter, describing Violet Mackinnon n.d.
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SL/D1062/3 HARRY MACDONALD 1842-1910
SL/D1062/3/1 Harry Macdonald: Indigo and Sugar interests 1873-1910
SL/D1062/3/1/1 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—accounts 1873-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern
1873-1903
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/1 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co. 1873-1874
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/2 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co. 1874-1875
SL/D1062/1/1/1/1/3 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co. 1875-1876
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/4 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co. 1876-1877
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/5 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co. 1877-1878
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/6 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co. 1878-1879
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/7 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co. 1879-1880
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/8 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co. 1880-1881
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/9 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co. 1881-1882
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/10 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co. 1882-1883
SL/D1062/1/1/1/1/11 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co. 1883-1884
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/12 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co. 1884-1885
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/13 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co. 1885-1886
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/14 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co. 1886-1887
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/15 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co. 1887-1888
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/16 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co. 1888-1889
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/17 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Begg, Dunlop & Co for Gisborne & Co in liquidation.
1891-1892
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/18 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Finlay, Muir & Co.
1893-1894
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/19 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Finlay, Muir & Co.
1894-1895
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SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/20 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Finlay, Muir & Co.
1895-1896
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/21 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Finlay, Muir & Co.
1896-1897
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/22 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Finlay, Muir & Co.
1897-1898
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/23 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Finlay, Muir & Co.
1898-1899
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/24 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Finlay, Muir & Co.
1899-1900
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/25 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Finlay, Muir & Co.
1900-1901
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/26 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Finlay, Muir & Co.
1901-1902
SL/D1062/3/1/1/1/27 Accounts, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Finlay, Muir & Co.
1902-1903
SL/D1062/3/1/1/2 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—accounts, Suddowah Indigo Concern
1875-1895
SL/D1062/3/1/1/2/1 Accounts, Suddowah Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co. 1875-1876
SL/D1062/3/1/1/2/2 Accounts, Suddowah Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co. 1876-1877
SL/D1062/3/1/1/2/3 Accounts, Suddowah Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co. 1877-1878
SL/D1062/3/1/1/2/4 Accounts, Suddowah Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co. 1878-1879
SL/D1062/3/1/1/2/5 Accounts, Suddowah Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co. 1879-1880
SL/D1062/3/1/1/2/6 Accounts, Suddowah Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co 1880-1881
SL/D1062/3/1/1/2/7 Accounts, Suddowah Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co 1881-1882
SL/D1062/3/1/1/2/8 Accounts, Suddowah Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co 1882-1883
SL/D1062/3/1/1/2/9 Accounts, Suddowah Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co 1883-1884
SL/D1062/3/1/1/2/10 Accounts, Suddowah Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co 1884-1885
SL/D1062/3/1/1/2/11 Accounts, Suddowah Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co 1885-1886
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SL/D1062/3/1/1/2/12 Accounts, Suddowah Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co 1886-1887
SL/D1062/3/1/1/2/13 Accounts, Suddowah Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co 1887-1888
SL/D1062/3/1/1/2/14 Accounts, Suddowah Indigo Concern—Gisborne & Co 1888-1889
SL/D1062/3/1/1/2/15 Accounts, Suddowah Indigo Concern—Begg, Dunlop & Co.
1891-1892
SL/D1062/3/1/1/2/16 Accounts, Suddowah Indigo Concern—Begg, Dunlop & Co.
1892-1893
SL/D1062/3/1/1/2/17 Accounts, Suddowah Indigo Concern—Begg, Dunlop & Co.
1893-1894
SL/D1062/3/1/1/2/18 Accounts, Suddowah Indigo Concern—Begg, Dunlop & Co.
1894-1895
SL/D1062/3/1/1/3 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—accounts, Begg, Dunlop & Co.
1876-1896
SL/D1062/3/1/1/3/1 Accounts, Begg, Dunlop & Co.—Statements of General Account, Gisborne & Co. and Begg, Dunlop & Co.
1876-1892
SL/D1062/3/1/1/3/2 Accounts, Begg, Dunlop & Co.—sundry accounts, Moniarah and Suddowah Indigo Concerns
1893-1896
SL/D1062/3/1/1/4 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—accounts, Finlay, Muir & Co. 1895-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/1/4/1 Accounts, Finlay, Muir & Co.—Statements of General Account
1895-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/1/4/2 Accounts, Finlay, Muir & Co.—sundry accounts, Rajpore, Belsund, Moniarah and Suddowah Indigo Concerns
1895-1902
SL/D1062/3/1/1/5 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—accounts, Macleod & Co. and Agra Bank
1896-1899
SL/D1062/3/1/1/5/1 Accounts, Macleod & Co.—Statements of General Account
1897-1898
SL/D1062/3/1/1/5/2 Accounts, Macleod & Co.—sundry accounts, Belsund, Rajpore and Suddowah Indigo Concerns
1896-1899
SL/D1062/3/1/1/5/3 Accounts, Macleod & Co.—Suddowah Indigo Concern, Report and Statement of Accounts for Season ending 31st October 1897—printed booklet
1897
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SL/D1062/3/1/1/5/4 Accounts, Agra Bank account book, Bubnowlie, Rajpore and Belsund Indigo Concerns
1893-1896
SL/D1062/3/1/1/6 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—accounts, sundry c1896-1901
SL/D1062/3/1/1/6/1 Sundry accounts, fragmentary and incomplete c1896-1901
SL/D1062/3/1/2 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—Liquidation of Gisborne & Co.
1898-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/2/1 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—Liquidation of Gisborne & Co., Circulars
1904
SL/D1062/3/1/2/1/1 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—Liquidation of Gisborne & Co., Circulars—Begg, Dunlop & Co., Trustees, Gisborne & Co. in Liquidation, Circular to Unsecured Creditors, with Voting Paper and covering letter from T. C. Summerhays, London, to Messrs. Finlay & Co., London
1904
SL/D1062/3/1/2/2 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—Liquidation of Gisborne & Co., Gisborne & Co., Statements of Affairs
1898-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/2/2/1 Gisborne & Co. in Liquidation, Statement of Affairs 1898
SL/D1062/3/1/2/2/2 Gisborne & Co. in Liquidation, Statement of Affairs 1899
SL/D1062/3/1/2/2/3 Gisborne & Co. in Liquidation, Statement of Affairs 1900
SL/D1062/3/1/2/2/4 Gisborne & Co. in Liquidation, Statement of Affairs 1901
SL/D1062/3/1/2/2/5 Gisborne & Co. in Liquidation, Statement of Affairs 1902
SL/D1062/3/1/2/2/6 Gisborne & Co. in Liquidation, Statement of Affairs 1903
SL/D1062/3/1/2/2/7 Gisborne & Co. in Liquidation, Statement of Affairs 1904
SL/D1062/3/1/3 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—Correspondence 1883-1910
SL/D1062/3/1/3/1 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—correspondence with Macleod & Co.
1898-1899
SL/D1062/3/1/3/1/1 Correspondence with Macleod & Co. concerning Suddowah, Ragpur (Rajpore) Indigo Concerns
1898-1899
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SL/D1062/3/1/3/2 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—correspondence, transaction with Edwin and H. A. Hudson regarding Rajpore Indigo Concern
1899
SL/D1062/3/1/3/2/1 Correspondence, T. C. Summerhays, concerning transaction with Edwin and H. A. Hudson regarding Rajpore Indigo Concern
1899
SL/D1062/3/1/3/2/2 Correspondence, Edwin and H. A. Hudson, concerning transaction regarding Rajpore Indigo Concern
1899
SL/D1062/3/1/3/2/3 Correspondence, Finlay, Muir & Co., Calcutta, concerning transaction with Edwin and H. A. Hudson regarding Rajpore Indigo Concern
1899
SL/D1062/3/1/3/3 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—correspondence, National Bank of India, Calcutta
1894, 1902-1905
SL/D1062/3/1/3/3/1 Correspondence, National Bank of India, Calcutta 1894. 1902-1905
SL/D1062/3/1/3/4 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—correspondence, J. Westwood Thompson, Sworn East India Broker, London
1883-1887
SL/D1062/3/1/3/4/1 Correspondence, J. Westwood Thompson, Sworn East India Broker, London
1883-1887
SL/D1062/3/1/3/5 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—correspondence with his brothers John and George Rainey Macdonald
1896-1905
SL/D1062/3/1/3/5/1 Correspondence, George Rainey Macdonald 1896-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/3/5/2 Correspondence, John Macdonald 1896-1905
SL/D1062/3/1/3/6 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—correspondence, Moran & Co., Calcutta
1894, 1905
SL/D1062/3/1/3/6/1 Correspondence, Moran & Co., Calcutta 1894, 1905
SL/D1062/3/1/3/7 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—correspondence, W. S. Cresswell & Co., Calcutta
1897-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/3/7/1 Correspondence, W. S. Cresswell & Co., Calcutta—weekly indigo reports
1897-1898
SL/D1062/3/1/3/7/2 Correspondence, W. S. Cresswell & Co., Calcutta—letters and associated papers
1902-1904
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SL/D1062/3/1/3/8 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—correspondence, Gisborne & Co.
1878-1892
SL/D1062/3/1/3/8/1 Correspondence, Gisborne & Co, 1878-1888 1878-1888
SL/D1062/3/1/3/8/2 Correspondence, Gisborne & Co, 1889-1892 1889-1892
SL/D1062/3/1/3/9 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—correspondence, J. J. Guise, Edinburgh; Begg, Dunlop & Co., London; and James Kennedy, London
1885-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/3/9/1 Correspondence, J. J. Guise, Edinburgh 1885-1892
SL/D1062/3/1/3/9/2 Correspondence, Begg, Dunlop & Co., London 1893-1895
SL/D1062/3/1/3/9/3 Correspondence, James Kennedy, London 1901-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/3/10 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—correspondence, James Finlay & Co., London
1896-1905
SL/D1062/3/1/3/10/1 Correspondence, James Finlay & Co., London 1896-1905
SL/D1062/3/1/3/10/2 Letter, James Finlay & Co to John Macdonald 1910
SL/D1062/3/1/3/11 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—correspondence, Parsons & Keith, London
1902-1905
SL/D1062/3/1/3/11/1 Correspondence, Parsons & Keith, London 1902-1905
SL/D1062/3/1/3/12 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—correspondence, Planters Selling & Shipping Agency and Macleod & Co.
1897
SL/D1062/3/1/3/12/1 Correspondence, Planters Selling & Shipping Agency 1897
SL/D1062/3/1/3/12/2 Correspondence, Macleod & Co. 1897
SL/D1062/3/1/3/13 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—correspondence, Finlay, Muir & Co.
1896-1905
SL/D1062/3/1/3/13/1 Correspondence, Finlay, Muir & Co.—weekly indigo reports
1896-1899
SL/D1062/3/1/3/13/2 Correspondence, Finlay, Muir & Co.—letters and associated papers, 1896-1903
1896-1903
SL/D1062/3/1/3/13/3 Correspondence, Finlay, Muir & Co.—letters and associated papers, 1904-1905
1904-1905
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SL/D1062/3/1/3/14 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—correspondence, single and incomplete letters
1889-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/3/14/1 Telegram, ‘Fraser, Pahang’ to Harry Macdonald 1889
SL/D1062/3/1/3/14/2 Draft, Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China to Harry Macdonald
1892
SL/D1062/3/1/3/14/3 Charles Andreae & Co. (2 letters) to unknown recipients
1900
SL/D1062/3/1/3/14/4 John Hosking, C. S. Cox & Co., Mozuffapore, to Louis Reid, Suddowah
1903
SL/D1062/3/1/3/14/4 Kilburn, Brown & Co., London to T. J. Fraser 1903
SL/D1062/3/1/3/14/5 D. C. Reid, Degowlie, to unknown recipient 1904
SL/D1062/3/1/3/14/6 Norman Reid to Harry Macdonald 1904
SL/D1062/3/1/3/14/7 Jules Karpeles & Co., Calcutta & London 1905
SL/D1062/3/1/3/14/8 Lewis & Peat, Brokers, London 1905
SL/D1062/3/1/3/14/9 Letters to and from Harry Macdonald, Viewfield: incomplete, fragmentary and to unknown recipients
c1888-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/3/15 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—correspondence—letter books
1887-1893
SL/D1062/3/1/3/15/1 Letter book 1887-1893
SL/D1062/3/1/4 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—Administrative papers 1883-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/4/1 Abstracts of Valuations 1896-1903
SL/D1062/3/1/4/1/1 Abstracts of Valuations: Moniarah Indigo Concern 1896-1897
SL/D1062/3/1/4/1/2 Abstract of Valuation: Belsund Indigo Concern 1903
SL/D1062/3/1/4/2 Abstract Weighments of Indigo Produce 1902-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/4/2/1 Abstract Weighments of Indigo Produce: Moniarah Indigo Concern
1902-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/4/3 Cash Abstracts 1883-1896
SL/D1062/3/1/4/3/1 Cash Abstracts: Belsund Indigo Concern 1883-1886
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SL/D1062/3/1/4/3/2 Cash Abstract: Suddowah Indigo Concern 1896
SL/D1062/3/1/4/4 Statements of Outturn, Cultivation and Collection 1897-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/4/4/1 Statements of Outturn and Cultivation: Suddowah Indigo Concern
1897-1898
SL/D1062/3/1/4/4/2 Statements of Outturn, Cultivation and Collection: Belsund Indigo Concern
1902-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/4/4/3 Statements of Outturn and Cultivation: Bubnowlie Indigo Concern
1898-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/4/4/4 Statements of Outturn and Cultivation: Moniarah Indigo Concern
1899-1900
SL/D1062/3/1/4/5 Laboratory Analysis of Indigo 1903
SL/D1062/3/1/4/5/1 Certificates and associated papers regarding laboratory analysis of indigo: Moniarah Indigo Concern
1903
SL/D1062/3/1/4/6 Sundry administrative papers c1897-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/4/6/1 Sundry papers—fragmentary and incomplete c1897-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/5 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—Reports 1901-1905
SL/D1062/3/1/5/1 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—Reports, Suddowah Indigo Concern
1901-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/5/1/1 Suddowah Indigo Concern—Weekly Mahai Reports 1901-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/5/1/2 Suddowah Indigo Concern—Sowing Reports 1901-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/5/2 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—Reports, Moniarah Indigo Concern
1902-1905
SL/D1062/3/1/5/2/1 Moniarah Indigo Concern—Weekly Mahai Reports 1902-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/5/2/2 Moniarah Indigo Concern—Sowing Reports 1902-1905
SL/D1062/3/1/5/2/3 Moniarah Indigo Concern—Crop Kyfeat 1902-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/5/3 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—Reports, Belsund Indigo Concern
1902-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/5/3/1 Belsund Indigo Concern—Weekly Mahai Reports 1902-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/5/3/2 Belsund Indigo Concern—Sowing Reports 1903-1904
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SL/D1062/3/1/5/3/3 Belsund Indigo Concern—Crop Kyfeat 1903-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/5/4 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—Reports, Bubnowlie Indigo Concern
1902-1905
SL/D1062/3/1/5/4/1 Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Weekly Mahai Reports 1902-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/5/4/2 Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Sowing Reports 1903-1905
SL/D1062/3/1/5/4/3 Bubnowlie Indigo Concern—Crop Kyfeat 1903-1904
SL/D1062/3/1/6 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—Printed material 1889-1903
SL/D1062/3/1/6/1 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—printed material, sundry items
1889-1903
SL/D1062/3/1/6/1/1 Behar Indigo Planters Association’: Proceedings of Annual General Meeting
1889
SL/D1062/3/1/6/1/2 A. J. G. Swinney, Report on a Preliminary Visit to a Portion of the Country drained by the Rumpen River
1889
SL/D1062/3/1/6/1/3 The London Produce Clearing House, London: Bye-Laws for Options
1898
SL/D1062/3/1/6/1/4 Indigo, New Times—New Methods—booklet 1899
SL/D1062/3/1/6/1/5 The Future of Indigo 1903
SL/D1062/3/1/6/1/6 On the Advantages of a Terminal Market for Indigo n.d.
SL/D1062/3/1/7 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—Legal documents 1870-1981
SL/D1062/3/1/7/1 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—Legal documents: Powers of Attorney
1870-1871
SL/D1062/3/1/7/1/1 Edward Studd Esq. to Harry Macdonald Esq.: Power of Attorney
11/08/1870
SL/D1062/3/1/7/1/2 Edward Studd and Charles Mackinnon Esqs. to Harry Macdonald Esq.: Power of Attorney
Sept 1871
SL/D1062/3/1/7/2 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—Legal documents: Bond and Release
1874
SL/D1062/3/1/7/2/1 Harry Macdonald Esq. to Edward Studd Esq.: Bond 07/12/1874
SL/D1062/3/1/7/2/2 Edward Studd Esq. to Harry Macdonald Esq.: Release 07/12/1874
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SL/D1062/3/1/7/3 Harry Macdonald: Indigo—Legal documents: Conveyances
1874-1881
SL/D1062/3/1/7/3/1 R. P. Brooke Esq. to Edward Studd Esq.: Conveyance of the Bubnowlie Indigo Concern
08/08/1874
SL/D1062/3/1/7/3/2 John Flemington Esq. to Harry Macdonald Esq.: Conveyance of two sixteenth parts or shares in the Suddowah Indigo Concern
06/12/1876
SL/D1062/3/1/7/3/3 J. Flemington Esq. to H. Macdonald Esq.: Conveyance of two sixteenth of the Suddowah Indigo Concern
19/04/1879
SL/D1062/3/1/7/3/4 A. MacDougall MacRae Esq. to John Flemington Esq.: Conveyance of the Bubnowlie Indigo Concern
22/09/1881
SL/D1062/3/1/7/3/5 John Flemington Esq., Administrator of E. Studd, deceased, to Harry Macdonald &c: Conveyances of six sixteenths Bubnowlie
23/09/1881
SL/D1062/3/1/8 Harry Macdonald: Sugar 1902-1903
SL/D1062/3/1/8/1 Harry Macdonald: Sugar—Suddowah Concern 1903
SL/D1062/3/1/8/1/1 Suddowah Concern—Weekly Sugarcane Reports 1903
SL/D1062/3/1/8/2 Harry Macdonald: Sugar—Moniarah Concern 1903
SL/D1062/3/1/8/2/1 Moniarah Concern—Weekly Abstract Reports of Goorh manufactured
1903
SL/D1062/3/1/8/3 Harry Macdonald: Sugar—Bubnowlie Concern 1902-1903
SL/D1062/3/1/8/3/1 Bubnowlie Concern—Statement of Sugarcane manufacture
1902-1903
SL/D1062/3/2 Harry Macdonald: legal and official documents 1881-1905
SL/D1062/3/2/1 Harry Macdonald: legal and official documents—family
1881-1905
SL/D1062/3/2/1/1 Certificate of Proclamation of Banns, Harry Macdonald and Flora Mackinnon
1881
SL/D1062/3/2/1/2 Extract of Trust Disposition and Settlement Codicils by Harry Macdonald, Viewfield
1905
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SL/D1062/3/2/1/3 Trust Disposition and Settlement and Codicil by Alexander Macdonald, Solicitor & Bank Agent, Portree; with covering letter from Ronald Macdonald, Solicitor, Portree, to Harry Macdonald
1899
SL/D1062/3/2/2 Harry Macdonald: legal and official documents—business
1886-1905
SL/D1062/3/2/2/1 Minute of Agreement between Harry Macdonald Esq. and F. F. Greene Esq. for the Shootings of Glenvarragill, Skye, Inverness-shire
1886
SL/D1062/3/2/2/2 Business accounts, Harry Macdonald, Viewfield and A & R Macdonald, Solicitors, Portree
1896
SL/D1062/3/2/2/3 Stronurinish Cemetery, Registration of Sale 1903
SL/D1062/3/2/2/4 List of Share Certificates & taken from Viewfield to National Bank, Portree
1905
SL/D1062/3/2/2/5 Account of Charge and Discharge between W. S. Mackenzie’s Testamentary Trustees and Macdonald & Fraser, Portree, Skye
1904
SL/D1062/3/3 Harry Macdonald: notices of the death of Alexander Macdonald
1899
SL/D1062/3/3/1 Harry Macdonald: notices of the death of Alexander Macdonald—Minutes of School Boards
1899
SL/D1062/3/3/1/1 Copy Minute passed by the School Board of Strath with reference to the death of the late Mr Alex. Macdonald
1899
SL/D1062/3/3/1/2 Excerpt from Minutes of Meeting of Snizort School Board held on November 15th 1899
1899
SL/D1062/3/3/2 Harry Macdonald: notices of the death of Alexander Macdonald—Other institutions
1899
SL/D1062/3/3/2/1 Extract Minute of meeting of the Portree Literary Society held in the Assembly Hall on 10th October 1899
1899
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SL/D1062/3/4 Harry Macdonald: architectural drawings, Viewfield House
c1887-1896
SL/D1062/3/4/1 Harry Macdonald: architectural drawings Viewfield House, signed Alexander Ross and others
c1896
SL/D1062/3/4/1/1 Drawing of fountain: sketch from road, ditches, drain, trough and supply pipes; signed ‘Alexander Ross, Architect, Inverness’; fragile
1896
SL/D1062/3/4/1/2 Drawing, dining room and drawing room chimneypieces, with note of estimated cost; signed ‘Ross & MacBeth, Architects, Queensgate Chambers, Inverness’; fragile
n.d.
SL/D1062/3/4/1/3 Drawing, design for stained glass window; stamped ‘S. Bourne, 61 King Edward’s Rd, Birmingham, Artist in Mediaeval and Modern Stained Glass’; fragile
n.d.
SL/D1062/3/4/2 Harry Macdonald: architectural drawings, Viewfield House, unsigned
c1887
SL/D1062/3/4/2/1 Drawing, drawing room, dining room and hall mantelpieces, with scale and estimated cost; extremely fragile
1887
SL/D1062/3/4/2/2 Drawing, Viewfield House, Portree, dormer windows; cloth paper, fragile
n.d.
SL/D1062/3/5 Harry Macdonald: whisky 1896-1898
SL/D1062/3/5/1 Harry Macdonald: whisky—insurance 1897-1898
SL/D1062/3/5/1/1 Lancashire Insurance Company: Fire Policy, Scotland, No. 2260583, £30 for stock of whisky in the Bonded Warehouses at Pollo Distillery, Delny, Ross-shire
1897
SL/D1062/3/5/1/2 Lancashire Insurance Company: Fire Policy, Scotland, No. 2261552, £100 for stocks of whisky in the Bonded Warehouses at Pollo Distillery, Delny, Ross-shire and Laphroaig Distillery, Islay
1898
SL/D1062/3/5/2 Harry Macdonald: whisky—correspondence 1896
SL/D1062/3/5/2/1 Correspondence, Andrew Ross & Son, Highland Malt Whisky Distillers, Pollo Distillery, Delny, Ross-shire, to
1896
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Mackintosh & Co., Inverness, and Harry Macdonald
SL/D1062/3/5/2/2 Correspondence and bills, Mackie & Co., Distillers, Glasgow, to Mackintosh & Co., Inverness
1896
SL/D1062/3/5/2/3 Correspondence, Mackintosh & Co., Inverness, to Harry Macdonald
1896
SL/D1062/3/6 Harry Macdonald: correspondence 1881-1905
SL/D1062/3/6/1 Harry Macdonald: correspondence, collected letters
1883-1905
SL/D1062/3/6/1/1 Correspondence, J. H. Tod, Edinburgh 1889-1905
SL/D1062/3/6/1/2 Correspondence, Daimler Motor Co., Coventry 1900-1903
SL/D1062/3/6/1/3 Correspondence, Kingsburgh Motor Construction Co., Edinburgh
1901
SL/D1062/3/6/1/4 Correspondence, Peter Lee & Sons, Oil Merchant and Refiner
1902-1904
SL/D1062/3/6/1/5 Correspondence, McNeil, Hutchison & Borthwick, Consulting & Mechanical Engineers, Manchester
1904
SL/D1062/3/6/1/6 Correspondence, National Bank of Scotland 1883-1905
SL/D1062/3/6/1/7 Correspondence, K. and J. Campbell, Glenvaragill, concerning livestock allegedly killed by Harry Macdonald’s dogs
1904
SL/D1062/3/6/1/8 Correspondence, Walker, Fraser & Steele, Estate Agents, Factors & Valuers, Glasgow
1902-1905
SL/D1062/3/6/1/9 Correspondence, North of Scotland Bank, Portree 1886-1889
SL/D1062/3/6/1/10 Correspondence, Portree School Board 1904
SL/D1062/3/6/1/11 Correspondence, Howden & Company, Nursery and Seedsmen, Inverness
1888-1889
SL/D1062/3/6/1/12 Correspondence, J. W. Stewart, Accountant 1889
SL/D1062/3/6/2 Harry Macdonald: correspondence—single letters 1881-1905
SL/D1062/3/6/2/1 Correspondence, single letters 1881-1905
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SL/D1062/3/7 Harry Macdonald and family: bills and receipts, Viewfield
1875-1905
SL/D1062/3/7/1 Harry Macdonald and family: bills and receipts, Viewfield, collected bills and receipts
1875-1905
SL/D1062/3/7/1/1 Bills and receipts, W. Whiteley, Universal Provider, London
1889
SL/D1062/3/7/1/2 Bills and receipts, Murdo Morrison, Fish Curer and General Merchant, Stornoway
1889
SL/D1062/3/7/1/3 Bills and receipts, George Thomson, Carriage Builder and Harness Maker, Stirling
1889
SL/D1062/3/7/1/4 Bills and receipts, Peter Craig & Co., Wholesale & Furnishing Ironmongers, Glasgow
1888-1889
SL/D1062/3/7/1/5 Bills and receipts, James Maclehose & Sons, Publishers and Booksellers, Glasgow
1879-1889
SL/D1062/3/7/1/6 Bills and receipts, Simon Mackenzie & Co., Plumbers, Gasfitters and Zincworkers, Inverness
1889
SL/D1062/3/7/1/7 Bills and receipts, Alexander Macdonald, Portree, coals
1878-1889
SL/D1062/3/7/1/8 Bills and receipts, Benjamin Reid & Co., Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists
1888-1889
SL/D1062/3/7/1/9 Bills and receipts, Alexander Cross & Son, Seed Merchants
1878-1889
SL/D1062/3/7/1/10 Bills and receipts, James Gray & Son, Ironmongers, Edinburgh
1878-1899
SL/D1062/3/7/1/11 Bills & receipts, J. & R. Snodgrass, Washington Mills 1889
SL/D1062/3/7/1/12 Bills and receipts, Melven Brothers, Booksellers, Stationers and Printers, Inverness
1888-1889
SL/D1062/3/7/1/13 Bills and receipts, James Walker & Co., Timber Merchants, Inverness
1889-1890
SL/D1062/3/7/1/14 Bills and receipts, Hotel Metropole, London 1889
SL/D1062/3/7/1/15 Bills and receipts, Andrew Melrose & Co., Tea and 1888-1889
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Coffee Dealers
SL/D1062/3/7/1/16 Bills and receipts, W. Paterson & Co., Grain, Manure, Coal, Lime, and General Merchants
1878-1889
SL/D1062/3/7/1/17 Bills and receipts, National Bank of Scotland 1887
SL/D1062/3/7/1/18 Bills and receipts, Maple & Co., Cabinet Makers and Upholsterers, London
1887-1894
SL/D1062/3/7/1/19 Bills and receipts, Army & Navy Stores 1889
SL/D1062/3/7/1/20 Bills and receipts, Northern Chronicle, Inverness 1887-1899
SL/D1062/3/7/1/21 Bills and receipts, Estates of Lord Macdonald, Skye 1878-1903
SL/D1062/3/7/1/22 Bills and receipts, Fraser & Mackintosh, House-painters and Glaziers, Portree
1902
SL/D1062/3/7/1/23 Bills and receipts, Parish of Portree, Poor and School Assessments
1904-1905
SL/D1062/3/7/1/24 Bills and receipts, Inverness-shire County Assessments
1905
SL/D1062/3/7/1/25 Bills and receipts, Inland Revenue, Gun license, License for Male Servants, Carriages, Motors and Armorial bearings, Property and Income Tax
1904-1905
SL/D1062/3/7/1/26 Bills and receipts, D. Duncan, Bookseller, Stationer and General Merchants
1888
SL/D1062/3/7/1/27 Bills and receipts, David Pryce & Sons, Booksellers and Stationers, Glasgow
1888
SL/D1062/3/7/1/28 Bills and receipts, Roderick Kemp & Co., Distillers, Skye
1888-1889
SL/D1062/3/7/1/29 Bills and receipts, Allsopp & Sons, Brewers, Burton-on-Trent
1889
SL/D1062/3/7/1/30 Bills and receipts, D. Anderson, Watch and Clockmaker, Portree
1881-1889
SL/D1062/3/1/7/31 Bills and receipts, Royal Clan Tartan Warehouse, Edinburgh
1881-1889
SL/D1062/3/7/1/32 Bills and receipts, D. Padon, General Stationers, Edinburgh
1880
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SL/D1062/3/7/1/33 Bills and receipts, N. Matheson, Bootmaker, Portree 1878-1880
SL/D1062/3/7/1/34 Bills and receipts, John Mather & Son, Wine Merchants, Glasgow
1878-1879
SL/D1062/3/7/1/35 Bills and receipts, Alexander Neish, Tobacconist, Portree
1878-1881
SL/D1062/3/7/1/36 Bills and receipts, Charles Jenner & Co., Silk Mercers, Linen Drapers and Haberdashers, Edinburgh
1878-1880
SL/D1062/3/7/1/37 Bills and receipts, Carlisle & Watts, Stationers, Edinburgh
1878-1881
SL/D1062/3/7/1/38 Bills and receipts, Thornton & Co., India Rubber Manufacturers, Edinburgh
1878-1880
SL/D1062/3/7/1/39 Bills and receipts, G. B. Smith & Co., Iron Fence and Gate Manufacturers, Glasgow
1878-1879
SL/D1062/3/7/1/40 Bills and receipts, D. Cameron & Co., Grocers, Inverness
1878-1880
SL/D1062/3/7/1/41 Bills and receipts, Samuel & William McCulloch, Glasgow
1878-1881
SL/D1062/3/7/1/42 Bills and receipts, David Hutcheson & Co./David MacBrayne, Glasgow
1878-1888
SL/D1062/3/7/1/43 Bills and receipts, Thomas Smart, Grain Merchant, Glasgow
1878-1882
SL/D1062/3/7/1/44 Bills and receipts, Highland Railway Co. 1878-1881
SL/D1062/3/7/1/45 Bills and receipts, James Guild, Family Linen, Ladies’ Marriage and Foreign Outfit Warehouse, Edinburgh
1878-1880
SL/D1062/3/7/1/46 Bills and receipts, Henry Robinson, Wholesale and Retail Newsagent and Publisher, Edinburgh
1879-1880
SL/D1062/3/7/1/47 Bills and receipts, John Mackay 1879
SL/D1062/3/7/1/48 Bills and Receipts, Andrew Shaw, Wholesale and Furnishing Ironmonger, Glasgow
1875-1888
SL/D1062/3/7/1/49 Bills and receipts, A. Jenkinson, China Merchant and Glass Manufacturer, Edinburgh
1877-1880
SL/D1062/3/7/1/50 Bills and receipts, John Robertson, Family Draper and 1878-1879
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General Merchant, Portree
SL/D1062/3/7/1/51 Bills and receipts, Angus Macpherson, Joiner 1878-1888
SL/D1062/3/7/1/52 Bills and receipts, John McLean, Bootmaker, Portree 1879-1889
SL/D1062/3/7/1/53 Bills and receipts, Hunter & Glover, Cooks and Confectioners, Edinburgh
1878-1880
SL/D1062/3/7/1/54 Bills and receipts, Donald Fraser, Painter, Glazier and Paperhanger, Portree
1879-1881
SL/D1062/3/7/1/55 Bills and receipts, Howden & Co., Seedsmen and Nurserymen, Inverness
1876-1878
SL/D1062/3/7/1/56 Bills and receipts, Allan McLeod, Painter 1878
SL/D1062/3/7/1/57 Bills and receipts, William MacAskill, Smith 1876-1878
SL/D1062/3/7/1/58 Bills and receipts, James Macintosh, Butcher, Portree 1877-1878
SL/D1062/3/7/1/59 Bills and receipts, Wylie and Lochhead, Cabinet Makers and Upholsterers, Glasgow
1878-1879
SL/D1062/3/7/1/60 Bills and receipts, Alexander Sutherland, Saddler and Harness Maker, Portree
1877-1880
SL/D1062/3/7/1/61 Bills and receipts, Alexander Kemp & Son, Tailors and Clothiers, Portree
1880-1888
SL/D1062/3/7/1/62 Bills and receipts, Robert Carruthers & Sons, Printers and Publishers, Inverness
1880-1881
SL/D1062/3/7/1/63 Bills and Receipts, Glasgow Apothecaries Co. 1878-1880
SL/D1062/3/7/1/64 Bills and receipts, James Taylor, C. A., Glasgow 1880-1881
SL/D1062/3/7/1/65 Bills and receipts, Johnston & Sons, Montrose 1878-1880
SL/D1062/3/7/1/66 Bills and Receipts, William McRae, General Merchant, Portree
1877-1880
SL/D1062/3/7/1/67 Bills and receipts, D. & J. Lawrie, Tailors and Clothiers, Portree
1881-1888
SL/D1062/3/7/1/68 Bills and receipts, J. Pullar & Sons, Dyers to the Queen, Glasgow
1878-1880
SL/D1062/3/7/1/69 Bills and receipts, A. & W. Mackenzie, Publishers, 1879-1889
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Inverness
SL/D1062/3/7/1/70 Bills and receipts, James Gillies, General Merchant, Portree
1879
SL/D1062/3/7/1/71 Bills and receipts, Macintosh & Campbell, Masons, Portree
1878-1879
SL/D1062/3/7/1/72 Bills and receipts, J. W. Mackie & Sons, Bread, Rusk and Biscuit Manufacturers, Edinburgh
1880-1881
SL/D1062/3/7/1/73 Bills and receipts, A. & A. Gregory, Inverness 1880
SL/D1062/3/7/1/74 Bills and receipts, R. Forsyth, Mantle and Dressmaker, Edinburgh
1879-1880
SL/D1062/3/7/1/75 Bills and receipts, S. M. Cameron, General Merchant, Portree
1876-1880
SL/D1062/3/7/1/76 Bills and receipts, John Ross, Wine Merchant, Inverness
1876-1881
SL/D1062/3/7/2 Harry Macdonald and family: bills and receipts, Viewfield, single bills and receipts
1877-1905
SL/D1062/3/7/2/1 Single bills and receipts, 1877-1883 1877-1883
SL/D1062/3/7/2/2 Single bills and receipts, 1887-1905 1887-1905
SL/D1062/3/8 Harry Macdonald: Account books 1879-1904
SL/D1062/3/8/1 Harry Macdonald: Account books, tradesmen 1879
SL/D1062/3/8/1/1 Account book, in account with J. Stewart 1879
SL/D1062/3/8/2 Harry Macdonald: Account books, general 1883-1904
SL/D1062/3/8/2/1 Cash book 1884-1886
SL/D1062/3/8/2/2 Account book, Journal 1883-1886
SL/D1062/3/8/2/3 Account book 1887-1904
SL/D1062/3/8/2/4 Account Book, National Bank of Scotland 1877-1879
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SL/D1062/3/9 Harry Macdonald: cheque books 1879-1903
SL/D1062/3/9/1 Cheque book, National bank of Scotland, all cheques issued
1879-1880
SL/D1062/3/9/2 Cheque book, National Bank of Scotland, only 2 cheques issued
1903
SL/D1062/3/10 Harry Macdonald: Game books 1889-1892
SL/D1062/3/10/1 Game book 1889-1892
SL/D1062/3/11 Harry Macdonald: papers regarding his son Alexander Macdonald
1903
SL/D1062/3/11/1 Alexander Macdonald, Scotch Education Merit Certificate, Portree Public School
1903
SL/D1062/3/11/2 Drawing of design for memorial cross for ‘Alexander eldest son of Flora and Harry Macdonald, died at Viewfield 19 May 1903, aged 14 years’; signed ‘Davidson’
c1903
SL/D1062/3/12 Harry Macdonald: printed material 1872-1905
SL/D1062/3/12/1 Harry Macdonald: printed material, Parish Councils 1902
SL/D1062/3/12/1/1 Parish of Snizort: Abstract of the Accounts of the Parish Council for the Year ended 15th May 1902
1902
SL/D1062/3/12/1/2 Parish of Kilmuir: Abstract of the Accounts of the parish Council for the Year ended 15th May 1902
1902
SL/D1062/3/12/2 Harry Macdonald: printed material, education 1896-1905
SL/D1062/3/12/2/1 Portree School Board Reports 1896, 1901-1904
SL/D1062/3/12/2/2 Scotch Education Department, Codes of Regulations for Day Schools with Appendixes by the Lords of the Committee of the Privy Council on Education for Scotland
1900-1905
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SL/D1062/3/12/3 Harry Macdonald: printed material, sundry 1872-1897
SL/D1062/3/12/3/1 T. B. Johnston and Colonel James A. Robertson, The Historical Geography of the Clans of Scotland (Edinburgh and London 1872)
1872
SL/D1062/3/12/3/2 ‘Orkney and Shetland attached to Scotland by a Caithness Harbour’, Northern Ensign, annotated
1883
SL/D1062/3/12/3/3 ‘The Deer Forests Commissioners’ Report’, Northern Chronicle, Wednesday, April 24 1895, annotated
1895
SL/D1062/3/12/3/4 Salisbury Reef Gold Mining Company Ltd: Draft Report of the Proceedings at the Third Ordinary General Meeting held at 13 St Helen’s Place, EC, on Wednesday December 15th 1897
1897
SL/D1062/3/12/3/5 Bergius Launch & Engine Co., Kelvin Spare List n.d.
SL/D1062/3/12/3/6 Brochure relating to boats and boat engines, annotated n.d.
SL/D1062/3/12/3/7 Chambers’ Edinburgh Journal, bound volume 1842-1843
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SL/D1062/4 FLORA MACDONALD 1876-1944
SL/D1062/4/1 Flora Macdonald: Correspondence 1888-1942
SL/D1062/4/1/1 Flora Macdonald: correspondence—official and business correspondence
1905-1942
SL/D1062/4/1/1/1 Correspondence with Macdonald & Fraser, solicitors, Portree
1908-1942
SL/D1062/4/1/1/1/1 Correspondence, Macdonald & Fraser, solicitors, Portree—general legal and financial correspondence
1908-1942
SL/D1062/4/1/1/1/2 Correspondence, Macdonald & Fraser, solicitors, Portree—correspondence relating to Kyle House
1915-1927
SL/D1062/4/1/1/2 Correspondence, Inverness Granite, Marble and Stone Works, concerning memorial cross for Harry and Flora Macdonald’s son Alexander; with sketch of memorial cross
1907
SL/D1062/4/1/1/3 Correspondence, National Bank of Scotland, Portree 1919-1935
SL/D1062/4/1/1/4 Correspondence, National Bank of India, Calcutta 1924-1929
SL/D1062/4/1/1/5 Correspondence, John MacRae, Kyleakin 1923
SL/D1062/4/1/1/6 Correspondence, G. Macleod, Kyle of Lochalsh 1930
SL/D1062/4/1/1/7 General business correspondence, single letters 1905-1940
SL/D1062/4/1/2 Flora Macdonald: correspondence—personal and family correspondence
1888-1926
SL/D1062/4/1/2/1 Correspondence, letters from Harry Macdonald, husband of Flora Macdonald
1888-1893
SL/D1062/4/1/2/2 Correspondence, letter from John Macdonald, Flora Macdonald’s brother in law
1908
SL/D1062/4/1/2/3 Correspondence, letters from George Rainey Macdonald, Flora Macdonald’s brother in law
1908
SL/D1062/4/1/2/4 Correspondence, letters from John (Jock) Macdonald, son of Flora and Harry Macdonald
1919
SL/D1062/4/1/2/5 Correspondence, letters from Marion Macinnes, Kyleakin and Strathpeffer
1922-1924
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SL/D1062/4/1/2/6 Correspondence, general personal correspondence, single letters, fragmentary, incomplete or unsigned
c1914-1934
SL/D1062/4/2 Flora Macdonald: Accounts, bills and receipts 1876-1944
SL/D1062/4/2/1 Accounts—account books 1876-1929
SL/D1062/4/2/1/1 Tradesmen’s account books 1876-1929
SL/D1062/4/2/1/1/1 Account book, John Stewart, Grocer, Portree 1876-1879
SL/D1062/4/2/1/1/2 Account books, Roderick McKinnon, Baker, 1878-1881
SL/D1062/4/2/1/1/3 Account book, Alexander Neish, Post Office, Portree 1879-1881
SL/D1062/4/2/1/1/4 Account book, J. G. Mackay, General Stores, Portree 1920
SL/D1062/4/2/1/1/5 Account book, A. Macdonald, Flesher, Portree 1929
SL/D1062/4/2/1/1/6 Account book, Macfarlan, Shearer & Co., Feed Merchants, Greenock
1925
SL/D1062/4/2/1/1/7 Account Book, Henderson & Dalgleish 1881
SL/D1062/4/2/1/2 Cash books 1878-1881
SL/D1062/4/2/1/2/1 Cash book 1878
SL/D1062/4/2/1/2/2 Cash book 1881
SL/D1062/4/2/2 Accounts—bills and receipts 1878-1944
SL/D1062/4/2/2/1 Bills and receipts, Property and Income Tax 1916-1923
SL/D1062/4/2/2/2 Bills and receipts, Parish of Portree Assessments 1910-1914
SL/D1062/4/2/2/3 Bills and receipts, Macdonald and Mackintosh, Family Grocers and Wine Merchants, Inverness
1930
SL/D1062/4/2/2/4 Bills and receipts, Donald Campbell, Coal merchant, Portree
1929
SL/D1062/4/2/2/5 Bills and receipts, Maypole Dairy Co., Inverness 1929
SL/D1062/4/2/2/6 Bills and receipts, Highland Fish Co., Inverness 1920-1930
SL/D1062/4/2/2/7 Bills and receipts, James Mackenzie, Auctioneer, 1920-1930
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Portree
SL/D1062/4/2/2/8 Bills and receipts, Royal Insurance Co., Inverness 1913-1930
SL/D1062/4/2/2/9 Bills and receipts, P. Levene, Watchmaker, Jeweller and Dealer in Antiques, London
1921-1924
SL/D1062/4/2/2/10 Bills and receipts, Turnbulls Ltd., Dyers and Cleaners, Hawick
1930
SL/D1062/4/2/2/11 Bills and receipts. Surveyor of Customs and Excise, Licence for Armorial Bearings, Carriages, Dogs and Male Servants
1915-1931
SL/D1062/4/2/2/12 Bills and receipts, County Council of Inverness, Inverness-shire County Assessments
1915-1932
SL/D1062/4/2/2/13 Bills and receipts, Rentons Ltd., Drapers, Edinburgh; with wool samples
1925
SL/D1062/4/2/2/14 Bills and receipts, general; single bills and receipts 1878-1944
SL/D1062/4/2/3 Accounts—bank books 1911-1929
SL/D1062/4/2/3/1 Bank Book, National Bank of Scotland 1911-1919
SL/D1062/4/2/3/2 Bank Book, National Bank of Scotland 1919-1929
SL/D1062/4/3 Flora Macdonald: diaries 1882
SL/D1062/4/3/1 Flora Macdonald: scribbling diary; also contains later notes made c1973 in different hand
1882
SL/D1062/4/4 Flora Macdonald: printed material 1907-1930
SL/D1062/4/4/1 Imperial Tea Company, Report of the Directors 1907
SL/D1062/4/4/2 Christian Science Watchman, vol. VI, no. 1 1929
SL/D1062/4/4/3 Leaflet, Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
1930
SL/D1062/4/4/4 Leaflet: ‘A Short Treatise on Torbet Lactic Oats: Radiant Health by the Torbet Treatment for Bowel Poisoning’
n. d.
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SL/D1062/4/4/5 Extract from Inverness Courier listing wedding presents at wedding of Mary Macdonald, daughter of Harry and Flora Macdonald, to Lieutenant Allan Gilmour, Lovat Scouts; with handwritten account of the wedding
1915
SL/D1062/4/4/6 Coopers Shopping Guide, February-March 1931 1931
SL/D1062/4/4/7 Current Price List for Briggs’ Quality Roofing Felts, stocked by Alex. Macrae & Sons, Ironmongers, Portree
n. d.
SL/D1062/4/4/8 Catalogue, Geo. Fowler, Lee & Co., Queen’s Road, Reading
n. d.
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SL/D1062/5 JOHANNA CAMPBELL MACDONALD 1920-1962
SL/D1062/5/1 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: British Red Cross papers
1920-1945
SL/D1062/5/1/1 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: British Red Cross papers—Red Cross Collections/Penny-a-Week Fund letters and receipts
1940-1945
SL/D1062/5/1/1/1 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: British Red Cross Papers—Red Cross Collections/Penny-a-Week Fund, correspondence
1943-1944
SL/D1062/5/1/1/1/1 Red Cross Collections/Penny-a-Week Fund, correspondence
1940-1944
SL/D1062/5/1/1/1/2 Red Cross Collections/Penny-a-Week Fund, correspondence
1944
SL/D1062/5/1/1/1/3 Red Cross Collections/Penny-a-Week Fund, correspondence, undated
n. d.
SL/D1062/5/1/1/2 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: British Red Cross papers—Red Cross Collections/Penny-a-Week Fund, receipts and covering letters
1940-1944
SL/D1062/5/1/1/2/1 Receipts and covering letters—British Red Cross Society, Inverness-shire branch
1940-1944
SL/D1062/5/1/1/2/2 Receipts and covering letters—Scottish Branch, British Red Cross Society
1940-1944
SL/D1062/5/1/2 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: British Red Cross papers—general correspondence
1941-1945
SL/D1062/5/1/2/1 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: British Red Cross papers—general correspondence
1939-1945
SL/D1062/5/1/3 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: British Red Cross papers—accounts
1943-1944
SL/D1062/5/1/3/1 North of Scotland Bank Savings Account book—British Red Cross Society
1943-1944
SL/D1062/5/1/3/2 British Red Cross Society, Penny-a-Week Fund: accounts, loose sheets
1941
SL/D1062/5/1/3/3 British Red Cross Society, Penny-a-Week Fund: 1942
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accounts, loose sheets
SL/D1062/5/1/3/4 British Red Cross Society, Penny-a-Week Fund: accounts, loose sheets
1943
SL/D1062/5/1/3/5 British Red Cross Society, Penny-a-Week Fund: accounts, loose sheets
1944
SL/D1062/5/1/3/6 British Red Cross Society, Penny-a-Week Fund: accounts, loose sheets
1945
SL/D1062/5/1/3/7 British Red Cross Society, Penny-a-Week Fund: accounts, loose sheets, fragmentary
c1943-1944
SL/D1062/5/1/4 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: British Red Cross papers—House to House Collections Act official papers
c1940
SL/D1062/5/1/4/1 House to House Collections Act: Scottish Branch, British Red Cross Society, Authorised Collectors’ Badges
n. d.
SL/D1062/5/1/4/2 House to House Collections Act: Scottish Branch, British Red Cross Society, Collectors’ Certificates of Authority
n. d.
SL/D1062/5/1/4/3 House to House Collections Act: Scottish Branch, British Red Cross Society, Authorised Collectors’ Badge and Certificate of Authority completed in name of Bella MacLeod
n. d.
SL/D1062/5/1/4/4 House to House Collections Act: Scottish Branch, British Red Cross Society, completed Collectors’ forms
c1940
SL/D1062/5/1/5 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: British Red Cross papers—notebooks
1940-1945
SL/D1062/5/1/5/1 Notebook, money collections; includes loose pages 1940
SL/D1062/5/1/5/2 Notebook, knitted items made or provided by various people
1941
SL/D1062/5/1/5/3 Notebook, Church of Scotland Guild Red Cross Work Party, knitted items
1943
SL/D1062/5/1/5/4 Notebook, Penny-a-Week Fund cash book; includes loose receipts
1943-1945
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SL/D1062/5/1/5/5 Notebook, lists of names and knitted items 1939-1940
SL/D1062/5/1/5/6 Notebook, collections and names n. d.
SL/D1062/5/1/6 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: British Red Cross papers—knitting instructions
c1939-1945
SL/D1062/5/1/6/1 Knitting instructions: 2 lb weight knitted blanket; with covering letter from Red Cross Hospital Supplies Dept.
1941
SL/D1062/5/1/6/2 Knitting instructions: scarf in garter stitch c1939-1945.
SL/D1062/5/1/6/3 Knitting instructions: knitted cap to be worn under steel helmet
c1939-1945
SL/D1062/5/1/6/4 Lists of knitted items c1939-1945
SL/D1062/5/1/6/5 Knitting instructions: grafting of toe c1939-1945
SL/D1062/5/1/6/6 Knitting instructions: cap comforter c1939-1945
SL/D1062/5/1/6/7 Knitting instructions: seaman’s pullover c1939-1945
SL/D1062/5/1/6/8 Knitting instructions: gentleman’s sock c1939-1945
SL/D1062/5/1/6/9 Knitting instructions: mittens with thumb and finger c1939-1945
SL/D1062/5/1/6/10 Knitting instructions: leaflet, Clothing for Liberated Europe
c1945
SL/D1062/5/1/7 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: British Red Cross papers—posters
c1939-1945
SL/D1062/5/1/7/1 Poster: Red Cross International, Help Us to Keep the Food Parcels Flowing; with handwritten addition, ‘Flag Day Thursday 28th Sept’
c1939-1945
SL/D1062/5/1/7/2 Poster: Prisoners of War Need Your Help, Help Us to Keep the Food Parcels Flowing; with handwritten addition, ‘Flag Day Thursday 28th Sept’
c1939-1945
SL/D1062/5/1/8 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: British Red Cross papers—awards
c1920
SL/D1062/5/1/8/1 British Red Cross Society—Certificate of inscription of Johanna Campbell Macdonald’s name upon the Roll of Honourable Service
1920
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SL/D1062/5/1/9 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: British Red Cross papers—printed material
c1944
SL/D1062/5/1/9/1 Scottish Red Cross News, no. 95 1944
SL/D1062/5/2 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: executries of her aunts, the late Misses Mary Anne Maclachlan Mackinnon and Jane Christina Mackinnon
1931-1935
SL/D1062/5/2/1 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: executries of her aunts, the late Misses Mary Anne Maclachlan Mackinnon and Jane Christina Mackinnon—correspondence
1931-1946
SL/D1062/5/2/1/1 Correspondence, Macdonald & Fraser, Solicitors, Portree
1931-1946
SL/D1062/5/2/1/2 Correspondence, P. F. & J. Husbands, Solicitors, Edinburgh
1931-1934
SL/D1062/5/3 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: musical and dramatic interests
1927-1935
SL/D1062/5/3/1 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: musical and dramatic interests—correspondence
1934-1935
SL/D1062/5/3/1/1 Correspondence, Carnegie United Kingdom Trust, Dunfermline, concerning the Scottish Joint Committee on Music and Drama
1934
SL/D1062/5/3/1/2 Correspondence, Joint Committee on Music and Drama in Scotland, Dunfermline
1934
SL/D1062/5/3/1/3 Correspondence, Pipe-Major William Ross 1933-1934
SL/D1062/5/3/1/4 Correspondence, Dunvegan Village club, concerning piping classes
1932-1933
SL/D1062/5/3/1/5 Correspondence, The Piobaireachd Society 1932-1933
SL/D1062/5/3/1/6 Correspondence, Macdonald & Fraser, Solicitors, Portree, concerning An Comunn Piobaireachd An Eilean Sgiathanaich (Skye Piping Society)
1928-1935
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SL/D1062/5/3/1/7 Correspondence, National Council of Social Service, Edinburgh, concerning Joint Committee of Music and Drama in Scotland
1932-1935
SL/D1062/5/3/1/8 Correspondence, Dunvegan and Sleat Women’s Rural Institutes, concerning classes in drama and elocution
1932-1934
SL/D1062/5/3/1/9 Correspondence, Belle Orphoot, drama teacher c1933-1934
SL/D1062/5/3/1/10 Correspondence, sundry, single letters concerning musical and dramatic matters
1932-1934
SL/D1062/5/3/2 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: musical and dramatic interests—societies and classes
1927-1935
SL/D1062/5/3/2/1 Comunn Piobaireachd An Eilean Sgiathanaich (Skye Piping Society)
1927-1935
SL/D1062/5/3/2/1/1 Comunn Piobaireachd An Eilean Sgiathanaich (Skye Piping Society)—List of Office Bearers
1928
SL/D1062/5/3/2/1/2 Comunn Piobaireachd An Eilean Sgiathanaich (Skye Piping Society)—List of Members, Former Annual Members and Subscribers
1935
SL/D1062/5/3/2/1/3 Reports on progress of piping classes at Portree, Broadford, Staffin, Dunvegan and Skeabost
1927-1929
SL/D1062/5/3/2/1/4 Handwritten account of formation and development of Skye Piping Society
c1929
SL/D1062/5/3/2/2 Portree Amateur Dramatic Society n. d.
SL/D1062/5/3/2/2/1 Constitution of the Portree Amateur Dramatic Society n. d.
SL/D1062/5/3/2/2/2 Play script: The Wind that shakes the Barley n. d.
SL/D1062/5/3/2/3 Broadford Violin Classes 1927-1935
SL/D1062/5/3/2/3/1 Broadford Violin Classes—Statements of Account 1927-1935
SL/D1062/5/3/3 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: musical and dramatic interests—printed material
c1931
SL/D1062/5/3/3/1 Music and Drama in the Villages: Report for 1928-31 of the Joint Committee Administering a Fund provided by the Carnegie United Kingdom Trustees
1931
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SL/D1062/5/3/3/2 Joint Committee of the National Federation of Women’s Institutes and the National Council of Social Service leaflet: A Fund to Help Music and Drama in the Villages
n. d.
SL/D1062/5/3/3/3 The Isle of Skye Waltzes: sheet music booklet n. d.
SL/D1062/5/3/3/4 Strand Electric& Engineering Co. leaflet: ‘Sunray’ Half-Watt Flood Lanterns, with prices
n. d.
SL/D1062/5/4 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: general financial papers
1924-1945
SL/D1062/5/4/1 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: general financial papers—bills and receipts
1924-1936
SL/D1062/5/4/1/1 National bank of Scotland, Portree 1924
SL/D1062/5/4/1/2 Cable and Wireless Ltd, London 1933
SL/D1062/5/4/1/3 Barkers Telegrams, Kensington, London 1934
SL/D1062/5/4/1/4 Harvey Nichols & Co., London 1936
SL/D1062/5/4/1/5 J. N. Harvey Nurseries, Evesham n. d.
SL/D1062/5/4/1/6 Royal Hotel, Portree n. d.
SL/D1062/5/4/2 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: general financial papers—cheques and cheque books
1932-1945
SL/D1062/5/4/2/1 Cashed cheques 1932-1944
SL/D1062/5/4/2/2 Cheque book, 3 cheques issued 1945
SL/D1062/5/5 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: sundry printed material
1922-1962
SL/D1062/5/5/1 Eighteenth Annual Report of the Portree and District Nursing Association, year 1921-1922
1922
SL/D1062/5/5/2 Newspaper cutting: ‘The Late Miss Toonie Macdonald, Viewfield, Skye’; written on death of Johanna Campbell Macdonald
1962
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SL/D1062/5/6 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: wartime and rationing cookery recipes
c1939-1945
SL/D1062/5/6/1 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: wartime and rationing cookery recipes, notebooks
c1939-1946
SL/D1062/5/6/1/1 Notebook of recipes c1939-1945
SL/D1062/5/6/2/2 Notebook of recipes c1939-1945
SL/D1062/5/6/2 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: wartime and rationing cookery recipes, loose recipes
c1939-1945
SL/D1062/5/6/2/1 Loose recipes, handwritten c1939-1945
SL/D1062/5/6/2/2 Loose recipes, newspaper cuttings c1939-1945
SL/D1062/5/6/3 Johanna Campbell Macdonald: wartime and rationing cookery recipes, Ministry of Food War Cookery Leaflets
1944-1946
SL/D1062/5/6/3/1 Ministry of Food War Cookery Leaflet no. 16—Pickles and Chutney
1944
SL/D1062/5/6/3/2 Ministry of Food War Cookery Leaflet no. 21—How to preserve Tomatoes
1945
SL/D1062/5/6/3/3 Ministry of Food Cookery Leaflet no. 23—Fruit Bottling without Sugar
1946
SL/D1062/5/6/3/4 Ministry of Food Cookery Leaflet no. 28—Jam Making 1946
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SL/D1062/6 COL. JOHN MACKINNON (JOCK) MACDONALD 1808-1980
SL/D1062/6/1 Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: piping and Skye Highland games
1808-1980
SL/D1062/6/1/1 Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: piping and Skye Highland games—Royal Scottish Piping Society papers
1975-1977
SL/D1062/6/1/1/1 Notice: Summer Meeting of 1975 1975
SL/D1062/6/1/1/2 Programme for Annual Competition of 1975 1975
SL/D1062/6/1/1/3 Blank entry form for 1975 Annual Competition 1975
SL/D1062/6/1/1/4 96th Annual General Meeting, 1977: agenda, Treasurer’s report, programme for 1977-1978, membership list; with covering letter from Stewart Hamilton, Secretary and Treasurer, to Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald
1977
SL/D1062/6/1/2 Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: piping and Skye Highland games—Comunn Piobaireachd an Eilean Sgiathanaich (Skye Piping Society) papers
1926-1953
SL/D1062/6/1/2/1 Financial papers 1952-1953
SL/D1062/6/1/2/1/1 National Bank of Scotland Savings Account book, Comunn Piobaireachd an Eilean Sgiathanaich
1952-1953
SL/D1062/6/1/2/1/2 Cash Book, Comunn Piobaireachd an Eilean Sgiathanaich
1926-1953
SL/D1062/6/1/2/2 Correspondence and associated papers 1926-1951
SL/D1062/6/1/2/2/1 Collected correspondence, Johanna Campbell Macdonald and Comunn Piobaireachd an Eilean Sgiathanaich; includes minutes of the Society’s meetings, abstracts of accounts and membership lists
1926
SL/D1062/6/1/2/2/2 Collected correspondence, Johanna Campbell Macdonald and Comunn Piobaireachd an Eilean Sgiathanaich; includes minutes of the Society’s meetings
1927
SL/D1062/6/1/2/2/3 Collected correspondence, Johanna Campbell Macdonald and Comunn Piobaireachd an Eilean
1928
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Sgiathanaich; includes minutes of the Society’s meetings, abstracts of accounts and membership lists
SL/D1062/6/1/2/2/4 Collected correspondence, Johanna Campbell Macdonald and Comunn Piobaireachd an Eilean Sgiathanaich; includes minutes of the Society’s meetings
1929-1938
SL/D1062/6/1/2/2/5 Correspondence, Comunn Piobaireachd an Eilean Sgiathanaich; includes minutes of the Society’s meetings
1950-1951
SL/D1062/6/1/3 Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: piping and Skye Highland games—Seton Paul Gordon papers
1905-1975
SL/D1062/6/1/3/1 Seton Paul, Gordon correspondence 1905-1975
SL/D1062/6/1/3/1/1 Seton Paul Gordon, correspondence concerning piping and Highland history
1905-1975
SL/D1062/6/1/3/2 Seton Paul Gordon, articles 1950
SL/D1062/6/1/3/2/1 Seton Paul Gordon, ‘The Shin and Angus Macpherson’
1950
SL/D1062/6/1/4 Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: piping and Skye Highland games—sundry correspondence
1967-1978
SL/D1062/6/1/4/1 Sundry correspondence concerning piping and related matters
1967-1978
SL/D1062/6/1/5 Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: piping and Skye Highland games—programmes for piping competitions and associated papers
1959-1978
SL/D1062/6/1/5/1 Local Piobaireachd Competition, Portree: list of tunes for competition
1959
SL/D1062/6/1/5/2 Skye Highland Games: notice and rules 1973
SL/D1062/6/1/5/3 Proceedings of the Piobaireachd Society Conference held at Middleton Hall, Gorebridge, march 1976
1976
SL/D1062/6/1/5/4 Skye Highland Games 1976 programme with list of tunes for competition (2 copies)
1976
SL/D1062/6/1/5/5 Minutes of meeting of Management Committee held 1977
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at the Skye Gathering Hall on Wednesday 3rd August 1977
SL/D1062/6/1/5/6 South West Ross Piping Society Competition: 13th Annual Amateur Competition, Plockton High School
1978
SL/D1062/6/1/5/7 List of old champion pipers who competed at the contests held at Falkirk Trysts and the Theatre Royal Edinburgh, and Northern Meeting, Inverness, 1781-1958; List of Winners who have won the Gold Medal awarded by the Highland Society of London at the Argyllshire Gathering at Oban, 1875-1938; List of Pipers who have won the 2 Gold Medals of the Highland Society of London at Oban and Inverness, 1871-1936; List of Winners for the Gold Clasp for Attachment to the Gold Medal of the Highland Society of London at the Northern Meeting, Inverness, 1896-1938
n. d.
SL/D1062/6/1/6 Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: piping and Skye Highland games—collected notes on piping and related matters
n. d.
SL/D1062/6/1/6/1 Typed extracts from various books on the MacArthurs, hereditary pipers to the Lords Macdonald of the Isles
n. d.
SL/D1062/6/1/6/2 Handwritten Gaelic poem n. d.
SL/D1062/6/1/6/3 Handwritten notes on piping and history; fragmentary n. d.
SL/D1062/6/1/7 Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: piping and Skye Highland games—sheet music
1808-1980
SL/D1062/6/1/7/1 Printed sheet music 1838-1980
SL/D1062/6/1/7/1/1 Angus Mackay, A Collection of Ancient Piobaireachd or Highland Pipe Music
1838
SL/D1062/6/1/7/1/2 Piobaireachd: tunes edited by the Comunn na Piobaireachd, 1st to 8th Books
1928-1939
SL/D1062/6/1/7/1/3 Army Manual of Bagpipe Tunes and Drum Beatings: Music for Massed Pipes and Drums
1936
SL/D1062/6/1/7/1/4 An Comunn Gaidhealtach: Orain Caraid 1938
SL/D1062/6/1/7/1/5 Binneas is Boreraig, Vol. I, edited by Dr Roderick Ross
1959
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SL/D1062/6/1/7/1/6 Scottish Pipe Band Association: Tutor and Text Book, Vol. 2
1971
SL/D1062/6/1/7/1/7 Collection of Bagpipe Music: Original Tunes Compiled and Composed by Captain J. Peterson
1975
SL/D1062/6/1/7/1/8 Laoidhean Nollaig (Gaelic Christmas carols) 1975
SL/D1062/6/1/7/1/9 Neil Angus Macdonald, New Bagpipe Collection of Old and Traditional Settings
1980
SL/D1062/6/1/7/1/10 A Collection of MacCrimmon and Other Piobaireachd, compiled and arranged by G. F. Ross
n. d.
SL/D1062/6/1/7/1/11 The Piobaireachd as performed in the Highlands for Ages till about the Year 1808, by Ian M’Lennan
n. d.
SL/D1062/6/1/7/1/12 Pipe Major Donald MacLeod’s Collection of Music for the Bagpipe, Book 1
n. d.
SL/D1062/6/1/7/1/13 Donald MacLeod, A Collection of the Ancient Martial Music of Caledonia, called Piobaireachd (2 copies)
n. d.
SL/D1062/6/1/7/1/14 A Collection of Ancient Piobaireachd, compiled and arranged by David Glen
n. d
SL/D1062/6/1/7/1/15 Printed volume of bagpipe music, cover and title page missing
n. d.
SL/D1062/6/1/7/1/16 The Piobaireachd as MacCrimmon played it, by J. M’Lennan
n. d.
SL/D1062/6/1/7/1/17 Collection of Piobaireachd, selected and edited by the Piobaireachd Society, 3rd to 5th Parts
n. d.
SL/D1062/6/1/7/1/18 David Glen’s Collection of Highland Bagpipe Music, 10th Part
n. d.
SL/D1062/6/1/7/1/19 Queen’s Own Highlanders: Standard Settings of Pipe Music(5 copies)
n. d.
SL/D1062/6/1/7/1/20 Loose sheets of printed music; fragmentary n. d.
SL/D1062/6/1/7/1/21 Coisir a Mhoid: The Mod Collection of Gaelic Part Songs, Books 1-4
1912-1940
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SL/D1062/6/1/7/2 Manuscript sheet music c1808-20th C
SL/D1062/6/1/7/2/1 Bound volume of manuscript sheet music, inscribed ‘Margaret Macdonald, Edinburgh, 29 Decr 1808’
1808
SL/D1062/6/1/7/2/2 Loose sheets of manuscript music; fragmentary n. d.
SL/D1062/6/1/8 Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: piping and Skye Highland games—printed material
1890-1978
SL/D1062/6/1/8/1 The Skye Gathering: poem 1890
SL/D1062/6/1/8/2 Major I. H. Mackay Scobie, Pipers and Pipe Music in a Highland Regiment
1924
SL/D1062/6/1/8/3 A Compleat Theory of the Scots Highland Bagpipe, by Joseph Macdonald. Compiled 1760/1763, First Published 1803, A Reprint (3 copies)
1927-1971
SL/D1062/6/1/8/4 MacLaren’s Scottish Publications 1930
SL/D1062/6/1/8/5 A Bibliography of the Bag-Pipe, compiled by Gilbert Askew
1932
SL/D1062/6/1/8/6 A History of the Clan MacCrimmon, compiled by G. C. B. Poulter
1938
SL/D1062/6/1/8/7 The Piping Times (24 issues) 1950-1979
SL/D1062/6/1/8/8 Syllabus of the Skye Provincial Mod to be held in the Drill Hall, Portree
1950
SL/D1062/6/1/8/9 The Skye Gathering: Rules and Regulations (2 editions)
1957-1977
SL/D1062/6/1/8/10 The Northern Meeting Piping Competitions: leaflet 1959
SL/D1062/6/1/8/11 Bagpipe Music Index: Current Alphabetical Tune listing
1966
SL/D1062/6/1/8/12 Scottish Piping Society of London: 26th Annual Piping Competition: leaflet; annotated by hand
1975
SL/D1062/6/1/8/13 An Comunn Gaidhealach: Programme, 75th Annual National Mod, Oban
1978
SL/D1062/6/1/8/14 The International Piper, Vol. 1, no. 1 1978
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SL/D1062/6/1/8/15 Part of printed volume of Gaelic poetry n. d.
SL/D1062/6/1/8/16 Skye Gathering Reserved Space, Competitors and Outer Circle tickets
n. d.
SL/D1062/6/1/8/17 Skye gathering badge: ‘Chieftain Col. John Mackinnon Macdonald’
n. d.
SL/D1062/6/2 Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: personal and official papers
1916-1976
SL/D1062/6/2/1 Copy birth certificate: John Mackinnon Macdonald, born 1890
1916
SL/D1062/6/2/2 Caledonian Insurance Co. Fire Policy: Trustees of late Harry Macdonald
1936
SL/D1062/6/2/3 British Indian passport, John Mackinnon Macdonald 1938
SL/D1062/6/2/4 National Registration Identity Card, John Mackinnon Macdonald
1946
SL/D1062/6/2/5 Officer’s Record of Service, John Mackinnon Macdonald
1946
SL/D1062/6/2/6 Copy draft Will, Col. John Mackinnon Macdonald 1976
SL/D1062/6/2/7 Macdonald & Fraser, Solicitors—Inventory of estate of late Flora Macdonald, mother of Col. Jock Macdonald
1950
SL/D1062/6/3 Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: business papers
1953-1979
SL/D1062/6/3/1 Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: business papers—North of Scotland Hydro Electric Board
1953-1975
SL/D1062/6/3/1/1 Contracts with the North of Scotland Hydro Electric Board
1953-1975
SL/D1062/6/3/2 Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: business papers—Isle of Skye Tourist Association
1971
SL/D1062/6/3/2/1 Minutes of the Executive Skye Week Committee held in Tourist Office, Portree, 13 September 1971; Isle of
1971
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Skye Tourist Association Financial Statements to 31 October 1971 attached
SL/D1062/6/3/2/2 Isle of Skye Tourist Association, Lists of Members n. d.
SL/D1062/6/3/3 Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: business papers—BBC
1977-1979
SL/D1062/6/3/3/1 Contracts for interviews with the BBC 1977-1979
SL/D1062/6/3/4 Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: business papers—papers regarding crofting
1960-1977
SL/D1062/6/3/4/1 Regulations for the Management of the Common Grazings of the Townships of Knott, Clachamish and Suladale
1960
SL/D1062/6/3/4/2 Crofters’ Commission: Replies to Question asked by Crofters on the Proposals on Crofting Tenure made by the Commission to the Secretary of State
1968
SL/D1062/6/3/4/3 Crofters’ Commission pamphlet: Buying your Croft or Croft House Site
1976
SL/D1062/6/3/4/4 Crofters (Scotland) Acts 1955 and 1961, Crofting Reform (Scotland) Act 1976: Order Confirming Amendment to Grazing Regulations
1976
SL/D1062/6/3/4/5 Copy letter to Miss MacLean, Crofters’ Commission 1977
SL/D1062/6/4 Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: plans and maps
1972-1976
SL/D1062/6/4/1 Inverness County Council, Borve—Dunvegan Section No. 3, Upperglen—Tayenloan
1972
SL/D1062/6/4/2 Plan of Ground at Viewfield House, Portree, Isle of Skye
1976
SL/D1062/6/4/3 Map showing Viewfield and surrounding area 1976
SL/D1062/6/4/4 A Tourist’s Map of Scotland n. d.
SL/D1062/6/4/5 Geographical Magazine map of Scotland: What do They Talk About?
n. d.
SL/D1062/6/4/6 Ordnance Survey quarter-inch map of Great Britain: c1946
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Sheet 6, Skye and the Outer Hebrides
SL/D1062/6/5 Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: correspondence
1943-1979
SL/D1062/6/5/1 Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: correspondence, business
1947-1979
SL/D1062/6/5/1/1 Correspondence, Kodaikanal Golf Club, Madras 1947
SL/D1062/6/5/1/2 Correspondence regarding Press Visit to the Highlands and Skye, Daily Telegraph and Daily Mirror; includes itinerary for Press Visit and handwritten draft article about Col. Jock Macdonald
1979
SL/D1062/6/5/1/3 Correspondence, Royal Bank of Scotland 1969-1977
SL/D1062/6/5/1/4 Correspondence, Scottish Tourist Board 1979
SL/D1062/6/5/1/5 Correspondence, Department of Agriculture for Scotland
1958-1979
SL/D1062/6/5/1/6 Correspondence, James Breakey and Co., Chartered Accountants, Inverness
1977-1979
SL/D1062/6/5/1/7 Correspondence, Forestry Commission 1960-1964
SL/D1062/6/5/1/8 Correspondence, Highland Regional Council, regarding planning permission for houses in Treaslane Park
1978
SL/D1062/6/5/1/9 Correspondence, Skye and Lochalsh District Council, regarding panning permission for erection of chalet at Clachamish
1978-1979
SL/D1062/6/5/1/10 Sundry correspondence concerning Treaslane estate 1969-1975
SL/D1062/6/5/1/11 Correspondence, business, single letters 1944-1979
SL/D1062/6/5/2 Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: correspondence, personal
1943-1979
SL/D1062/6/5/2/1 Correspondence, Col Jock Macdonald, single letters to and from family and friends
1943-1979
SL/D1062/6/5/2/2 Correspondence, Get Well cards, sent to Col. Jock Macdonald in hospital
1979
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SL/D1062/6/6 Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: newspaper cuttings
1950-1980
SL/D1062/6/6/1 Newspaper cuttings from British, Dutch and German papers on Skye, Col. Macdonald, piping and Highland games; includes obituaries of Col. Macdonald
1950-1980
SL/D1062/6/7 Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: printed material
1898-1979
SL/D1062/6/7/1 Leaflet: The Scientific Press, New and Forthcoming Books
1898
SL/D1062/6/7/2 The Daily Graphic Special War Cartoons, nos. 2-7 1914-1918
SL/D1062/6/7/3 The John Bull Portfolio of War Celebrities 1914-1918
SL/D1062/6/7/4 Pamphlet: Chief Incidents in the Life of Kenneth Macleod
1921
SL/D1062/6/7/5 Daily Record Jubilee of George V Special 1935
SL/D1062/6/7/6 Garron Mines Ltd Shares Certificate 1936
SL/D1062/6/7/7 Surma Valley Light Horse, 57th Corps Journal 1940
SL/D1062/6/7/8 Training Manual for War Certificate ‘A’ 1944
SL/D1062/6/7/9 Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd.; 23rd Annual General Meeting, Chairman’s Speech
1950
SL/D1062/6/7/10 The Morgan crucible Co. Ltd., Annual report and Statements of Accounts
1950
SL/D1062/6/7/11 Clan Donald Society: programme for Annual Concert in the Highlanders’ Institute, Glasgow
1950
SL/D1062/6/7/12 Skye Week, Souvenir Programme 1950
SL/D1062/6/7/13 War Office Drill Manual, All Arms 1951
SL/D1062/6/7/14 Scotland’s Magazine, December 1963; contains photograph of Col. Jock Macdonald and Seton
1963
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Gordon
SL/D1062/6/7/15 Scottish Field, December 1965 1965
SL/D1062/6/7/16 The Sphere: Winston Churchill, A Memorial Tribute 1965
SL/D1062/6/7/17 Pamphlet: Giro in Your Business 1967
SL/D1062/6/7/18 Leaflets: Norspan 1967
SL/D1062/6/7/19 The Fettesian: Fettes school magazine 1976
SL/D1062/6/7/20 British Meteorological Office: daily weather report 1976
SL/D1062/6/7/21 Scottish Tourist Board booklet: Providing for Disabled Visitors
1977
SL/D1062/6/7/22 Dekho: Journal of the Burma Star Association 1977
SL/D1062/6/7/23 West Highland Free Press, 3 November 1978; with article on winter conditions in Skye
1978
SL/D1062/6/7/24 The Scottish Farmer, 11 November 1978 1978
SL/D1062/6/7/25 Scottish Tourist Board: A Guide to Staff Employment and Training
1979
SL/D1062/6/7/26 North 7: The Highlands and Islands Magazine. Mar-Apr. 1979
1979
SL/D1062/6/7/27 Tourist leaflet, Raasay n. d.
SL/D1062/6/7/28 Pamphlet: Seventeenth-Century Skye n. d.
SL/D1062/6/7/29 Surma Valley Light Horse, Unofficial programmes n. d.
SL/D1062/6/7/30 Sandow’s Concise Anatomical Chart, with exercises n. d.
SL/D1062/6/7/31 Crofters’ Commission leaflet: Development Opportunities for Crofters
n. d.
SL/D1062/6/7/32 Leaflet: Davis Homes n. d.
SL/D1062/6/7/33 The West Highland Guide n. d.
SL/D1062/6/7/34 Tourist brochure: Over the Sea to Skye n. d.
SL/D1062/6/7/35 Tourist leaflets on Skye in English, French Dutch and German
n. d.
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SL/D1062/6/7/36 Interview with Col. Jock Macdonald n. d.
SL/D1062/6/7/37 The Skye Week Song 1950
SL/D1062/6/7/38 Scottish Games Association Year Book 1976
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SL/D1062/7 EVELYN MAUD MACDONALD 1902-1990
SL/D1062/7/1 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: personal official papers 1902-1966
SL/D1062/7/1/1 Birth certificate 1902
SL/D1062/7/1/2 British India Driving License 1941
SL/D1062/7/1/3 British passports 1956-1967
SL/D1062/7/1/4 NHS Scotland Supplementary Ophthalmic Services form
1966
SL/D1062/7/1/5 NHS Medical Card 1966
SL/D1062/7/2 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: certificates and testimonials
1915-1984
SL/D1062/7/2/1 Certificates, Royal Drawing Society Examination 1915-1919
SL/D1062/7/2/2 Certificates, London Institute for the Advancement of Plain Needlework—knitting and needlework
1918
SL/D1062/7/2/3 Certificate, Royal College of Music, pianoforte examination
1918
SL/D1062/7/2/4 St John’s Ambulance Association: certificates, examinations in Home Nursing and First Aid to the Injured, UK and India
1918-1942
SL/D1062/7/2/5 Testimonials as to Evelyn Macdonald’s work as a nurse in India and the UK
1941-1948
SL/D1062/7/2/6 Indian Red Cross Society: Certificate of Evelyn Macdonald’s enrolment as annual member
1943
SL/D1062/7/2/7 Evelyn Maud Macdonald, award of OBE 1978
SL/D1062/7/2/8 British Red Cross Society: Certificate appointing Evelyn Macdonald as Vice President of the Inverness-shire branch
1984
SL/D1062/7/2/9 British Red Cross Society: award of Clasp to Voluntary Service Medal
1980
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SL/D1062/7/3 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: legal papers 1980-1989
SL/D1062/7/3/1 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: legal papers—Col. Jock Macdonald Memorial Trust
1981-1985
SL/D1062/7/3/1/1 Trust Deed by Mrs Evelyn Maud Logan or Macdonald and Others, constituting the Col. Jock Macdonald Memorial Trust
1981
SL/D1062/7/3/1/2 Notice of establishment of Col. Jock Macdonald Memorial trust
1981
SL/D1062/7/3/1/3 Copy letter from Vice Admiral Sir Roderick Macdonald, one of the trustees of the Col. Jock Macdonald Memorial Trust
1985
SL/D1062/7/3/1/4 Draft letter from Trustees to all supporters of the Col. Jock Macdonald Trust
1986
SL/D1062/7/3/2 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: legal papers—general 1980-1989
SL/D1062/7/3/2/1 Contract of Copartnery between Mrs Evelyn Maud Logan or Macdonald and John Hugh Macdonald
1980
SL/D1062/7/3/2/2 Settlement by Mrs Evelyn Maud Logan or Macdonald 1986
SL/D1062/7/3/2/3 Power of Attorney, Mrs Evelyn Maud Macdonald to Miss Barbara Mary Logan
1987
SL/D1062/7/3/2/4 Draft Settlement by Mrs Evelyn Maud Logan or Macdonald
1987
SL/D1062/7/3/2/5 Minute of Dissolution of Partnership between Mrs Evelyn Maud Logan or Macdonald and John Hugh Macdonald
1988
SL/D1062/7/3/2/6 Deed of Acknowledgement by John Hugh Macdonald to Mrs Evelyn Maud Logan or Macdonald
1988
SL/D1062/7/3/2/7 Disposition by Mrs Evelyn Maud Macdonald in favour of John Hugh Macdonald under reservation ut intus
1988
SL/D1062/7/3/2/8 General Power of Attorney by Mrs Evelyn Maud Macdonald
1989
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SL/D1062/7/4 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: financial and banking papers
1946-1989
SL/D1062/7/4/1 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: financial and banking papers—Imperial Bank of India
1946-1948
SL/D1062/7/4/1/1 Imperial Bank of India—statements 1946-1947
SL/D1062/7/4/2 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: financial and banking papers—Royal Bank of Scotland
1980-1989
SL/D1062/7/4/2/1 Royal Bank of Scotland: Bank books 1980-1988
SL/D1062/7/4/2/1/1 Investment Account books, Mrs Evelyn Maud Macdonald
1908-1988
SL/D1062/7/4/2/1/2 Savings Account book, Mrs Evelyn Maud Macdonald for British Sailors’ Society
1983-1985
SL/D1062/7/4/2/2 Royal Bank of Scotland: statements 1981-1989
SL/D1062/7/4/2/2/1 Statements, 1981 1981
SL/D1062/7/4/2/2/2 Statements, 1982-1984 1982-1984
SL/D1062/7/4/2/2/3 Statements, 1985-1986 1985-1986
SL/D1062/7/4/2/2/4 Statements, 1987-1989 1987-1989
SL/D1062/7/5 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: Skye hospital papers 1952-1959
SL/D1062/7/5/1 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: Skye hospital papers—Skye Council of Social Service
1952-1958
SL/D1062/7/5/1/1 Skye Council of Social Service—Executive Committee agenda and minutes. Reference to Skye Diatomite in minutes of 18 Jan 1957.
1953-1957
SL/D1062/7/5/1/2 Skye Council of Social Service—correspondence 1953-1958
SL/D1062/7/5/1/3 Skye Council of Social Service—Annual Reports 1952-1953
SL/D1062/7/5/2 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: Skye hospital papers—Toravaig Eventide Home
1954-1958
SL/D1062/7/5/2/1 Toravaig Eventide Home—Local Committee minutes 1956-1958
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SL/D1062/7/5/2/2 Toravaig Eventide Home—correspondence 1954-1957
SL/D1062/7/5/2/3 Toravaig Eventide Home—accounts 1955
SL/D1062/7/5/3 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: Skye hospital papers—Skye Hospitals Board of Management
1956-1959
SL/D1062/7/5/3/1 Skye Hospitals Board of Management—agenda and minutes
1958-1959
SL/D1062/7/5/3/2 Skye Hospitals Board of Management—correspondence
1957-1959
SL/D1062/7/5/4 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: Skye hospital papers—Central School of Nursing
1958-1959
SL/D1062/7/5/4/1 Central School of Nursing—Administrative Committee minutes
1958-1959
SL/D1062/7/5/5 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: Skye hospital papers—newspaper cuttings
1958
SL/D1062/7/5/5/1 Newspaper cuttings, Oban Times, concerning proposed new hospital for Skye
1958
SL/D1062/7/6 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: correspondence 1928-1990
SL/D1062/7/6/1 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: correspondence, business
1945-1989
SL/D1062/7/6/1/1 Correspondence, British Sailors’ Society 1987-1988
SL/D1062/7/6/1/2 Correspondence, Frere Cholmely, Solicitors, London, regarding estate of the late Constance E. Logan-Wright
1985-1986
SL/D1062/7/6/1/4 Correspondence, Thomas Vezey & Co., Solicitors, Bath, regarding estate of Evelyn Macdonald’s late sister Mrs E. J. B. Greenwood
1971-1980
SL/D1062/7/6/1/5 Correspondence, National Bank of India 1945-1946
SL/D1062/7/6/1/6 Correspondence, King and Partridge Solicitors, Madras, regarding estate of Evelyn Macdonald’s late mother, Mrs L. A. Logan
1959-1963
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SL/D1062/7/6/1/7 Correspondence, Excelsior Motorways, Bournemouth 1960-1964
SL/D1062/7/6/1/8 Correspondence, Scottish Women’s Rural Institute, Inverness-shire and Islands Federation
1964
SL/D1062/7/6/1/9 Correspondence, James Breakey and Co., Accountants, Inverness
1960-1988
SL/D1062/7/6/1/10 Correspondence, Highland Regional Council 1981-1989
SL/D1062/7/6/1/11 Correspondence, Royal Bank of Scotland 1984-1988
SL/D1062/7/6/1/12 Correspondence, Charterhouse Investment Management, Edinburgh
1986-1987
SL/D1062/7/6/1/13 Correspondence, Routledge MacCallum, Attorneys, Cape Town, South Africa, regarding estate of Evelyn Macdonald’s late sister L. J. Willis
1985-1986
SL/D1062/7/6/1/14 Correspondence, Lloyds Bank 1985-1988
SL/D1062/7/6/1/15 Correspondence, Angus Mackenzie & Co., Chartered Accountants, Inverness
1984-1988
SL/D1062/7/6/1/16 Correspondence, Commercial Union Assurance, Edinburgh
1983-1987
SL/D1062/7/6/1/17 Correspondence, North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board
1987-1988
SL/D1062/7/6/1/18 Correspondence, Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
1986
SL/D1062/7/6/1/19 Correspondence, Christie and Ferguson, Solicitors, Portree
1980-1988
SL/D1062/7/6/1/19/1 Correspondence, Christie and Ferguson, regarding Treaslane Estate
1980-1988
SL/D1062/7/6/1/19/2 Correspondence, Christie and Ferguson, general legal correspondence
1980-1985
SL/D1062/7/6/1/20 Correspondence enquiring about and reserving accommodation at Viewfield House
1961-1965
SL/D1062/7/6/1/21 Correspondence, Cachar Club Co. Ltd, concerning complaints about Evelyn Macdonald’s pet leopard at the Club
1940
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SL/D1062/7/6/1/22 Correspondence, Grindlay’s Bank Ltd, London 1947
SL/D1062/7/6/1/23 Correspondence, business, single letters 1941-1988
SL/D1062/7/6/2 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: correspondence, personal
1928-1990
SL/D1062/7/6/2/1 Correspondence, B. M Logan, sister of Evelyn Macdonald, Kodaikanal, India
1946-1990
SL/D1062/7/6/2/2 Correspondence, Mrs L. J. Willis, sister of Evelyn Macdonald, from England, Spain, India and South Africa
1946-1973
SL/D1062/7/6/2/3 Correspondence, Col. John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald
1946
SL/D1062/7/6/2/4 Correspondence, John Harry Logan Macdonald, son of Col. Jock and Evelyn Macdonald
1946
SL/D1062/7/6/2/5 Correspondence, Anthony Dass, Kodaikanal, India 1966-1989
SL/D1062/7/6/2/6 Correspondence, personal, single letters 1928-1990
SL/D1062/7/6/2/6/1 Correspondence, personal, single letters received during residence in India; includes letters from soldiers cared for by Evelyn Macdonald when a nurse during the Second World war
1928-1947
SL/D1062/7/6/2/6/2 Correspondence, personal, single letters received during residence in Skye
1948-1990
SL/D1062/7/6/2/6/2 Correspondence, personal, undated single letters, some fragmentary
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SL/D1062/7/7 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: accounts 1943-1989
SL/D1062/7/7/1 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: accounts—account books
1943-1963
SL/D1062/7/7/1/1 General account book 1943-1963
SL/D1062/7/7/1/2 Account book, account with J. R. Fraser 1955
SL/D1062/7/7/1/3 Receipts and payments book n. d.
SL/D1062/7/7/1/4 Notebook, sundry accounts and calculations n. d.
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SL/D1062/7/7/2 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: accounts—bills, invoices and receipts
1946-1989
SL/D1062/7/7/2/1 Bills, invoices and receipts, Kunming & Co., Boot and Shoe makers, Madras
1946
SL/D1062/7/7/2/2 Bills, invoices and receipts, Kodaikanal Emporium, general merchants, Kodaikanal
1947
SL/D1062/7/7/2/3 Bills, invoices and receipts, Thomas Cook & Son, Madras and Calcutta
1945-1947
SL/D1062/7/7/2/4 Bills, invoices and receipts, Chamier & Co., Motor Engineers. Newquay
1948-1949
SL/D1062/7/7/2/5 Bills, invoices and receipts, Alexander Mactavish, House Furnishers, Inverness
1958-1959
SL/D1062/7/7/2/6 Bills, invoices and receipts, Fraser Macintyre, groceries, Portree
1964-1989
SL/D1062/7/7/2/7 Bills, invoices and receipts, J. & R. Macleod, General Merchants, Portree
1963-1964
SL/D1062/7/7/2/8 Bills, invoices and receipts, M. Matheson, Butcher, Portree
1964
SL/D1062/7/7/2/9 Bills, invoices and receipts, Ronald Matheson, General Merchant, Portree
1964
SL/D1062/7/7/2/10 Bills, invoices and receipts, Ewen MacRae and Co., Licensed Grocers, Portree
1964
SL/D1062/7/7/2/11 Bills, invoices and receipts, Ewen MacRae West End Garage, Portree
1987-1988
SL/D1062/7/7/2/12 Bills, invoices and receipts, Alistair Mackenzie (Skye) Ltd, Portree
1987
SL/D1062/7/7/2/13 Bills, invoices and receipts, Watson Phillip Ltd, Aberdeen
1987
SL/D1062/7/7/2/14 Bills, invoices and receipts, Orbost Gallery, Dunvegan 1987-1988
SL/D1062/7/7/2/15 Bills, invoices and receipts, A. Millar. Butcher, Portree 1964-1988
SL/D1062/7/7/2/16 Bills, invoices and receipts, S. C. W. S. Ltd 1964
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SL/D1062/7/7/2/17 Bills, invoices and receipts, Maria Mark Flower Shop, Portree
1987-1988
SL/D1062/7/7/2/18 Bills, invoices and receipts, Silvercraft, Inverness 1986-1987
SL/D1062/7/7/2/19 Bills, invoices and receipts, Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory, Edinburgh
1985-1987
SL/D1062/7/7/2/20 Bills, invoices and receipts, BBC 1979-1982
SL/D1062/7/7/2/21 Bills, invoices and receipts, North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board
1988
SL/D1062/7/7/2/22 Bills, invoices and receipts, Hamilton Inshes, Goldsmiths, Edinburgh
1986-1987
SL/D1062/7/7/2/23 Bills, invoices and receipts, James Breakey & Co. Chartered Accountants, Inverness
1985-1987
SL/D1062/7/7/2/24 Bills, invoices and receipts, British Telecom 1988
SL/D1062/7/7/2/25 Bills, invoices and receipts, Skye Eggs 1989
SL/D1062/7/7/2/26 Bills, invoices and receipts, Commercial Union Assurance, Edinburgh
1983-1987
SL/D1062/7/7/2/27 Bills, invoices and receipts, Morayfish, Portree 1986
SL/D1062/7/7/2/28 Bills, invoices and receipts, Raymond Bernardout, Antique Dealers, London
1987-1988
SL/D1062/7/7/2/29 Bills, invoices and receipts, Robertson (Granite) Ltd. Aberdeen, memorial cross for Col. Jock and Johanna Campbell Macdonald
1983
SL/D1062/7/7/2/30 Bills, invoices and receipts, single bills 1946-1988
SL/D1062/7/8 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: notebooks c1911-1989
SL/D1062/7/8/1 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: notebooks, descriptions and reminiscences of India
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SL/D1062/7/8/1/1 Notebooks, descriptions and reminiscences of India n. d.
SL/D1062/7/8/1/2 Notebooks, descriptions and reminiscences of India n. d.
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SL/D1062/7/8/2 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: notebooks, recipes n. d.
SL/D1062/7/8/2/1 Notebook, recipes n. d.
SL/D1062/7/8/2/2 Notebook, recipes n. d.
SL/D1062/7/8/2/3 Notebook, recipes; back portion has been used as diary, including poetry
n. d.
SL/D1062/7/8/3 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: notebooks, address books
n. d.
SL/D1062/7/8/3/1 Address book n. d.
SL/D1062/7/8/3/2 Address book n. d.
SL/D1062/7/8/3/3 Address book, telephone numbers n. d.
SL/D1062/7/8/3/4 Address and telephone book n. d.
SL/D1062/7/8/3/5 Desk-top telephone book n. d.
SL/D1062/7/8/4 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: notebooks, sundry notebooks
c1911-1989
SL/D1062/7/8/4/1 Album of poetry, hand-drawn cartoons and pictures 1911-1917
SL/D1062/7/8/4/2 Macdonald & Fraser, notebook of pasted newspaper advertisements
1952-1954
SL/D1062/7/8/4/3 Pocket diary 1989
SL/D1062/7/8/4/4 Notebook of English/German phrases n. d.
SL/D1062/7/8/4/5 Notebook, notes on nursing; back portion used for English/German phrases
n. d.
SL/D1062/7/8/4/6 Notebook, notes on damping, ironing, laundry, starch, stain removal, engagement of servants; back portion contains poetry
n. d.
SL/D1062/7/8/4/7 Notebook, knitting instructions n. d.
SL/D1062/7/8/4/8 Memorandum book, Viewfield, lists of laundry n. d.
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SL/D1062/7/9 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: historical and genealogical papers concerning the Logans of Restalrig
c1954- 1991
SL/D1062/7/9/1 Copy of newspaper article, ‘The Logans of Restalrig, Told by One of the Family; newspaper cutting of letter to Editor by Lucy R. Logan, ‘Restalrig Relicof Gowrie Conspiracy’ attached
1954
SL/D1062/7/9/2 Portion of Logan family tree, from parents of Evelyn Macdonald nee Logan to date; with covering letter from Rear Admiral Anthony Davies to Hugh Macdonald
1991
SL/D1062/7/9/3 Copy of extract from a book on history of Logans of Restalrig
n. d.
SL/D1062/7/10 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: newspaper cuttings 1942-1986
SL/D1062/7/10/1 Newspaper cuttings on India, American Jim Crow laws, horse races, Skye, American Presidential elections, and various events in which Evelyn Macdonald was involved
1942-1986
SL/D1062/7/11 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: prints and drawings c1934
SL/D1062/7/11/1 Urquhart Castle illustrations, painted: gateway of Urquhart Castle, Interior area of Castle, North side from the moat, Interior of Great Keep
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SL/D1062/7/11/2 Hand-drawn cartoon showing Evelyn Maud Macdonald, sitting in garden knitting with a parrot holding the wool: ‘Dammit PB, let’s have it more quickly!’
n. d.
SL/D1062/7/11/3 Pastel or crayon drawing of a house n. d.
SL/D1062/7/11/4 Cartoon of Edward, Prince of Wales, from Punch: ‘Our Royal Gardener’
1934
SL/D1062/7/11/5 Print, Marjory Hood, ‘Little Boy Blue’ n. d.
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SL/D1062/7/12 Evelyn Maud Macdonald: printed material 1916-1987
SL/D1062/7/12/1 Rev. W. W. Walsham How, Holy Communion, Preparation and Companion, inscribed ‘Evelyn Maud Logan, confirmed Nov. 26 1916’
1916
SL/D1062/7/12/2 Rev. W. W. Walsham How, Holy Communion, Preparation and Companion, inscribed ‘Evelyn Logan on her Confirmation Day, from E. G. B. Nov 26th 1916’
1916
SL/D1062/7/12/3 The Ideal Home magazine, October 1927 1927
SL/D1062/7/12/4 ‘Courage’, religious tract 1930
SL/D1062/7/12/5 Cachar Gymkhana Races programmes 1936-1940
SL/D1062/7/12/6 ‘Salute the Soldier’, National Savings Committee poster
c1939-1945
SL/D1062/7/12/7 Red Cross calendar, inscribed on verso with messages from soldiers cared for my Evelyn Macdonald as a nurse
1943
SL/D1062/7/12/8 Auxiliary Nursing Service, India, General Service pamphlet
1944
SL/D1062/7/12/9 Deolali Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Horse and Bullock Show programme
1944
SL/D1062/7/12/10 Ootacamund Gymkhana Club May Gold meeting, list of events
1946
SL/D1062/7/12/11 The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, inscribed ‘To Dear Mrs Mac, with our best wishes, from the Matron, Sisters and Nurses of I. M. H. St Thomas’ Mount, Madras’
1946
SL/D1062/7/12/12 ‘Sweden in a Nutshell’, information brochure, with covering letter from Anna Lisa Holmun, Stockholm, Sweden to Evelyn Macdonald
1950
SL/D1062/7/12/13 Excelsior European Motorways brochure 1963
SL/D1062/7/12/14 Leaflet, Gathering of the Braemar Royal Highland Society
1970
SL/D1062/7/12/15 Leaflet, Diamond Jubilee of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1917-1977
1977
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SL/D1062/7/12/16 Chatsworth 1983 Catalogue 1983
SL/D1062/7/12/17 Leaflet, Skye Week, 1985 1985
SL/D1062/7/12/18 Programme, Skye Highland Games, 108th year 1985
SL/D1062/7/12/19 Leaflet, Whodunnit Inc., Whodunnit English Murder Mystery Weekends
1987
SL/D1062/7/12/20 Book of Briggs’ Patent Transfer Papers n. d.
SL/D1062/7/12/21 ‘They Went and Told Jesus’, religious tract n. d.
SL/D1062/7/12/22 Madras Flying Club, Flying Rules and Regulations, inscribed ‘Mrs E. M. Macdonald’
n. d.
SL/D1062/7/12/23 Ceylon, tourist brochure n. d.
SL/D1062/7/12/24 The Imperial Match Company, sample matchbooks n. d.
SL/D1062/7/12/25 British Sailors’ Society, bundle of car window stickers n. d.
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SL/D1062/8 OTHER MACDONALD PAPERS 1895-2003
SL/D1062/8/1 Other Macdonald papers: copies of documents in Scottish Record Office
1986-1987
SL/D1062/8/1/1 Copies of deeds, sasines, and other documents held in the Scottish Record Office, relating to Treaslane estate, 1781-1981; with covering letters from Catherine Allen, Walkerburn, to Hugh Macdonald concerning these documents
1986-1987
SL/D1062/8/2 Other Macdonald papers: Skye Camanachd Club 1895-2003
SL/D1062/8/2/1 Letter from George W. Mackenzie, Secretary, Skye Camanachd Club, to Harry Macdonald, giving information about the Club and the encouragement of shinty on Skye; with 2 copies
1895
SL/D1062/8/2/2 Skye Camanachd Club, list of Office Bearers, listing Harry Macdonald as Chieftain and Alexander Macdonald as President; with 2 copies
1895
SL/D1062/8/2/3 Portree Local History Society, programme for winter 2003-2004, including lecture on shinty
2003
SL/D1062/8/2/4 CD with .jpeg photos of letter from George W. Mackenzie, Secretary, Skye Camanachd Club, to Harry Macdonald, giving information about the Club and the encouragement of shinty on Skye (SL/D1062/8/2/1) and Skye Camanachd Club list of Office Bearers, listing Harry Macdonald as Chieftain and Alexander Macdonald as President (SL/D1062/8/2/2)
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SL/D1062/8/3 Other Macdonald papers: printed material 1985
SL/D1062/8/3/1 The Cavendish Collection: book of sheet music 1985
SL/D1062/8/4 Other Macdonald papers: sundry items n. d.
SL/D1062/8/4/1 Notebook of ‘Thoughts, Ideas & Views on the subject of Viewfield’
n. d.
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SL/D1062/8/4/2 Envelope of British, South African, Indian, Japanese, Australian, USA, Irish, Austrian, Nepalese, Singapore, Italian and other stamps
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SL/D1062/9 PHOTOGRAPHS 19TH-20TH C
SL/D1062/9/1 Group photograph, H Coy., 1st Volunteer Battalion, Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders; names on back of photograph
1897
SL/D1062/9/2 Kodai lake, India, ‘to wish you as happy a Christmas as possible & a New Year of Joy and Peace, from the Stephens’
1926
SL/D1062/9/3 Three men in shooting kit, with Indian driver, India, ‘Discussing tactics at Bundookmara’
1940
SL/D1062/9/4 Young man sitting in garden, ‘Johnnie at Gammel Cottage, Newquay’
1948
SL/D1062/9/5 Major John Harry Logan Macdonald 1969
SL/D1062/9/6 Col. A. M. Gilmour and Col. J. M. Macdonald, with bagpipes
1969
SL/D1062/9/7 14 numbered photographs of scenes in Kenya, with descriptions written on backs; with covering letter from L. J. Willis, Kenya, to hers sister Evelyn Maud Macdonald
1949
SL/D1062/9/8 5 photographs of scenes in India, used as Christmas cards: Kodai lake, road to hills, bangle seller, dhoby, village street
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SL/D1062/9/9 4 photographs of memorial to elder Harry Macdonald, died 1873
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SL/D1062/9/10 Mount Lavinia Hotel, showing the bathing pavilion, Ceylon
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SL/D1062/9/11 British India S. N. Co., S. S. ‘Mulbera’, 9100 tons gross
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SL/D1062/9/12 Camel riders, Aden n. d.
SL/D1062/9/13 Maala Load Camels and cart n. d.
SL/D1062/9/14 Cairo—the excavated Sphinx n. d.
SL/D1062/9/15 Portree from Scorybreck, Skye (2 copies) n. d.
SL/D1062/9/16 Mawgan Porth, Cornwall n. d.
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SL/D1062/9/17 Gravestone of Ishbel Macleod n. d.
SL/D1062/9/18 2 women with gold clubs, ‘Two fine competitors’ n. d.
SL/D1062/9/19 ‘Calum Piobaire; Malcolm MacPherson, sometime piper to Old Cluny MacPherson
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SL/D1062/9/20 Evelyn Maud Macdonald and 4 others n. d.
SL/D1062/9/21 Album of ‘Photographs of Skye’, inscribed ‘Mary Macdonald’
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SL/D1062/9/22 Framed photograph, woman in wedding dress with man, ‘Phoebe and Sir Kenneth Macleod’
n. d.
SL/D1062/9/23 Framed photograph of a dog n. d.
SL/D1062/9/24 Loose photographs, undated and unlabelled 19th-20th centuries
SL/D1062/9/25 Photographic negatives (6 bundles) n. d.
SL/D1062/9/26 Small roll of cine film n. d.
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