(1) Letters from George to his parents, while at school, at Wellington College and on holiday with the Pattens, 1880-1893 (2) Correspondence and statements between CH [Blount?} RA Mess, Ipswich, Col and Mrs West, and Lieut. GA West concerning the latter’s dishonoured cheques, his likely dismissal from the Service and necessity of a transfer, potentially abroad, 1897-1898 (3) Letters from GA West to his sister Violet and his parents whilst on service in Sierra Leone, and whilst travelling there and back, 1898-1899 (4) Letters from George to his parents describing his confidence in learning Russian and shorthand and, after moving to Russia, his life in St Petersburg and Archangel, including the tense situation regarding the Czar and general unrest. Also letter to Capt, GA West relating to mortgages, 1905-1910 (5) GA West letters to his mother, written from Chelsham, some detailing his spending, with news of his activities, books read, his friends and colleagues in Russia, work he’s trying to do, and his health [he seems to be staying with a doctor] and his desire to go to Norway and plans to publish a book he translated from Russian. Refutes accusations that he is ill because ‘I avoided people’ or that ‘the whole British colony were wishing to kill me’, and that he is well enough and desires to return to work in Russia, 1912 (6) GA West letters, mostly to his mother, written in Salzburg, Ealing, Biarritz and Sweden. Contains responses to letters from his mother, thoughts on events, general news and opinions about his activities and the places he is living. Also refers to his health and the treatments he receives 1918-1925
Reports with marks in subjects of mathematics, applied maths, geography, science, engineering, French, history and English. Also notices of leave regulations, visiting times for cadets' relations, and Order of Service for the confirmation of David and other candidates from the College
(1) ‘Letters of recommendation’ wallet containing references for AH Low, geologist, and letters of introduction, 1914-1923 (2) Army exercise book containing diary of AH Low’s Great Slave Lake Expedition, June-1919 (3) ‘Important papers’ wallet containing AH Low’s ‘Outline of qualifications and experience’ and papers, including Entry Certificate to Northwest Territories Canada, relating to starting his employment with MacKenzie River Oil Ltd, Ontario and subsequent court dispute, 1921-1922 (4) Agenda of Cheltenham Science Society, listing lecture by AH Low on oil-finding in Peru, 1924 (5) Poster 62 ‘Cree’ and Poster 63 ‘Chipewyan’ [written in Inuktitut syllabics], one signed RH Campbell, [Director of Forestry, Ottawa] with fabric poster ‘Warning to Campers’ rules [1920s]
Books belonging to Peter Grant concerning religious matters and poetry, 1818 - 1865. Reports on Highland and Islands missionaries which he was apart of. A Confidential Biographical Sketch about his life n.d. Photographs and sketches of Peter Grant or relating to him such as his tomb stone and the Granton-on-Spey Baptist Church.
(1) Watercolour sketch of Glenfarnie Hall, nd, (2) Postcard portraits [4] of Sir Edward from middle age to elderly, c1860-1894 (3) Letters [original and copies] from Harland and Henry Pierson Harland (b1876) including ones to AG and Mrs A Low relating to Harland & Wolff shares, and Lord Pirrie’s will, 1894-1926, with modern note (4) News clippings of Sir Edward’s obituary and funeral, 1895, (5) Reprint of Home Rule speech, 1893 by the late Sir Edward Harland, nd, (6) Sale catalogue of ‘Important Jewels the Property of Lady Harland & others’, 1912
(1) Marriage settlement of William Elliott and Evaline A Lucas, with related papers, 1866 (2) Probate of the will of William R Elliot, Lieutenant 29th Regiment [first husband of EA West], 1867 (3) Extract copy probate of Susan Ann Lucas, with details relating to Evaline A West underlined, 1879 (4) Certificate of death for Thomas Allen of Brighton as requested by Mrs West with letters [2], 1891-1893 (5) Papers relating to the Stammers Trust, including the copy will of Edward Stammers, 1910-1927 (6) Draft license granted by Mrs West to Mrs Carr for property in Brighton with associated papers, 1915-1926 (7) Annotated and damaged letter from the Public Trustee Office concerning a decision relating to the West Settlement Trust, 1916
