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Transcripts of the Papers of John Scattergood

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Transcripts of the papers, 1704-1725, of John Scattergood, from The National Archives, Masters' Exhibits in Chancery, Scattergood v. Raworth, Bundles 134/1-2, made for B.P. Scattergood, 1916-1917.

Dates

  • Creation: 1704-1725

Extent

0.40 Linear metres (8 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Eng. hist. d. 156, fols. 1-2].

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MSS. Eng. hist. d. 156-163

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 13290

Abstract

Transcripts of the Papers of John Scattergood, 1704-1725.

Biographical / Historical

John Scattergood (1681-1723) was an East India merchant.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The transcripts were given to the Library in 1937.

Existence and Location of Copies

The originals are held by The National Archives, see Scope and Content.

Related Materials

Typed copies of the transcripts were given to the British Museum (Add. MSS. 43730-43733), the India Office, and Guildhall Library.

Bibliography

  • A number of the documents are printed in The Scattergoods and the East India Company, ed. Sir R.C. Temple, Lavinia M. Anstey, and B.P. Scattergood (Bombay and Harpenden, 1935).
Title
Transcripts of the Papers of John Scattergood
Status
Published
Author
Collection Level Description by Emily Tarrant; EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
Date
EAD version 2019
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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