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Lot 3232 SESSION 11 (9.30AM THURSDAY 30TH MARCH) Documents
Estimate $100
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LETTER OF INTRODUCTION, handwritten and dated 1852, from Robert Stewart, Lord Provost of Glasgow for his brother James Stewart on his departure to Australia; together with personal letters (2) dated 1926 to Mrs Stewart of Melbourne C/- Dunlop Rubber Co, Edinburgh, from Lady Stewart of Murdostoun Castle; small booklet on Clan Stewart. First letter with foxing, edges torn, seal cracked and has been repaired with tape along six foldlines, poor - good very fine. (4 items)
Robert Stewart (1810-1866) took over ownership of the Omoa Ironworks on the death of his father, c1820s, later taking up residence in Murdostoun Castle. He was a member of Glasgow Town Council in 1842 and served as Lord Provost 1848-1854.
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