Size: 5.5 linear feet

Literary rights:
Literary rights were not granted to Wichita State University. When permission is granted to examine the manuscripts, it is not an authorization to publish them. Manuscripts cannot be used for publication without regard for common law literary rights, copyright laws and the laws of libel. It is the responsibility of the researcher and his/her publisher to obtain permission to publish. Scholars and students who eventually plan to have their work published are urged to make inquiry regarding overall restrictions on publication before initial research.

Restrictions: None

Content note:
Most of the correspondence in this collection is addressed to James Irving and deals with buying and selling of stocks and bonds in England during 1850-1877. Legal documents and ledgers concern various estates in the Campbelltown area, including Tangy, Inveryne and Killean. Also included are documents related to the settlement of Alexander Greenlees estate and various agreements made between Alexander MacAlister and Charles MacTaggart.Also included are documents related to the settlement of Alexander Greenlees estate and documents of Alexander MacAlister, Matthew Gray and Charles MacTaggart.

Acquisition: Purchased from Sotheby's by Martin Bush, June 1989.

Processed by: KFS, 2-14-1990; JEF, 4-9-1998

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