Material found among Chabot papers: (1) Indenture papers [2] for Francis Sayer to George Vincent, soapmaker, 1723,1735 (2) ‘Mexico papers’: Narratives and letters, with ms copy of Moore’s Irish Melodies and modern notes on potential identities of the authors, 1824-1844 (3) Scrapbook of Mary Constance Dayman (1837-1854) featuring pastoral prints and sketches, with modern note explaining relationship to PJ Chabot (4) Empty envelope addressed to Mrs Chabot, Spitalfield, annotated, 1852 (5) Envelope addressed to Chabot, Spitalfield containing stamps and annoted inside, 1853 (6) Cross-written letter [1854] names illegible – possibly to Edith Chabot? (7) ‘At Sea’ Verses ‘written for the ‘City of Rome Express and published, June 29 1887’ and ‘Sea Weed’ verse, by MC Chabot, Eastbourne 1887 (8) Annotated visiting card, Miss Augusta Flower, nd (9) Sheet of seals, nd (10) Mounted photograph of portrait of Jaques Chabot (b1678) with biography on reverse, 1907 (11) Huguenot Society dinner menu, 1918 (12) Photograph of ship entering Valetta harbour, 1930s
(1) ‘Journal of my journey through Part of England commencing 4 July & ending 1798’, by James Chabot (2) ‘The Times’, containing Nelson’s report of the Battle of the Nile, Wednesday 3 October, 1798 (3) Illustrated account of a naval battle at Naples by Admiral Saumarez, given to James Chabot in 1810, with letter of thanks from R Saumarez to ‘My dear Admiral’, 1858, and modern note (4) Poem to Chabot inviting him to attend the Anglo Sicilian Flotilla in 1810, annotated with other verse and note explaining the poem’s circumstances, addressed to Mrs Low ‘with Mrs Smyth’s friendly remembrances’, plus modern context note (5) Note of baptism certificate of son, George Stooks Chabot, Bloomsbury, 1821 (6) Copy baptismal certificate of daughter, Emily Sempronia Chabot, Bloomsbury, 1826 [d.1828]
Books John Alexander Grant Robinson owned including his signature and notes tucked inside of many of them. The books contain information about Gaelic hymns, Peter Grant and religious life, 1876 - 1928. Handwritten notebooks with direct translations of Peter Grant's hymns. Journals and pamphlets about religious life, 1903 - 1956. Extensive notes written by J.A Grant Robinson on the back of letters, scrap paper and in notebooks about Gaelic translations, hymns, religious and family life and Peter Grant. Drafts of J.A Grant Robinsons book on Peter Grant 1918 - 1939. Letters about this book as well as letters about religious and family life, 1917 - 1966.
(1) ‘Doutrina Christa ordenada á maneira de dialogo para ensinar os meninos’, [Christa Doctrine ordered in the form of dialogue to teach children], 1800 (2) Confirmation of Alexander Hally as consul for Sardinia, 1831 [Portuguese] (3) Scrapbook album of ‘E Hally’ containing verses, illustrations of flora and fauna, views and portraits, 1835-1840 (4) Confirmation of Alexander Hally, 1837 [Portuguese] (5) ‘Madeira Illustrated by Andrew Picken with a Description of the Island ‘, volume with plates of etchings and text, 1842 [damaged] (6) ‘Recollections of Madeira dedicated to Mrs Geo[rge] Stoddart’, volume of lithographic prints, many by Andrew Picken [1840s] [damaged] (7) Letter to Dr Halley, Leeds, from lawyers in Madeira relating to his father's estate papers, 1847 (8) Annotated copy of ‘In the Prerogative Court of Canterbury’ ‘In the Goods of Alexander Hally deceased’, and copy, detailing Hally’s executors, 1847 (9) Parchment, ‘Administration with will annexed as retained in papers of A&B of the Goods of Alexander Hally Esquire decd’ and accompanying letter, 1847 (10) Account of charges attending the administration of Hallys’ will, [1847] (11) Inland Revenue Residuary Account of Hally’s estate, 1849
Books containing information on Scottish missionary and religious life in the Highlands, Gaelic hymns written by Dugald Buchanan and Dumnhulll Camashron and autobiographies of William Carey and Sir Charles Barrie, 1801, 1844 - 1924, 1996. Pamphlets and magazines about religious life 1902 - 1926. Letters concerning church matters and loose papers on Christian beliefs. Photograph of a church session with names written in the inside, 1949 - 1950.
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) 'Oraisons funèbres de Fléchier’, 1803, inscribed PJ Chabot, 1825 (2) ‘Manual of Pharmacy’, 1825 inscribed to PJ Chabot [1842?] with annotations and notes (3) Letter from Alfred Chabot to his half-brother PJ Chabot, describing his horrible voyage to Falmouth, 1838, with modern note (4) Copy Trust deed between Charlotte Chabot (1782-1848) and Philip James Chabot and others, 1838 (5) Letters [3] Between PJ Chabot and John Washington concerning funding of Tilstone Beke expedition to Africa, 1840-1842, (6) Letter ‘probably from Caroline, sister of PJ Chabot, from France’, 1842 [Damaged - reverse of document hidden as stuck down to board] (7) Letters [11], many cross-written, from Caroline Chabot to Philip J Chabot, her brother, 1842-1854 (8) Sketch of Sarah Barbers Will’ with note, draft will, and modern genealogy note, 1851 (9) Testimonials for PJ Chabot to the Committee of the London Library, 1852 (10) Letters [2] to ‘Chabot’ from Mr Westwood concerning Mrs Beveridge's affairs, August 1852 (11) Letter to PJ Cabot [trustee of Sarah Barber’s will] re payment, 1852 (12) Letters {8} relating to Mrs Barber’s affairs, 1852-1855 (13) Letter to PJ Cabot denying accusations made regarding Mrs Beveridge’s affairs, 1854 (14) Particulars and conditions of sale [2] of properties on Lambeth Marsh, 1854 (15) Letters [11] to Philip James Chabot, referring to Dr Beke, 1855-1856 (16) Letter concerning Dr Beke’s books, 1855 (17) Letter from Thomas Watts at the British Museum referring to an enquiry from PJ Chabot about Dr Beke’s publication, 1855 (18) Letters [3] from EH Gower to PJ Chabot concerning forwarded mail, 1856 (19) Letters [3] from Emily Alston concerning her poor family relationships, her marriage and forthcoming trip, 1856 (20) Letters [11] between PJ Chabot and Fanny Cousens regarding Emily Alston, 1856, with modern notes (21) Letter to Philip James Chabot from Malta re payments and forwarded mail. 1856 (22) Letters [2] by William Beek to PJ relating to finances, with modern genealogy note, 1856
(1) Letters from Dr Beke to PJ Chabot, many written from Mauritius, including letter relating to the imminent arrival of Emily Alston, his assistant [later his wife], 1845-1855 (2) Notes, lists of books and rough diary entries, 1853-1856
(1) Visiting cards of Mr and Mrs James Graham, attached with ornate pin [1846?] (2) Legal document, showing many Chabot signatures, possibly related to Harriet’s marriage, 1850 [Damaged – title of document hidden as stuck down to board] (3) Photocards [2] of James Graham, 1869 (4) Copy of Harriet’s burial plaque in Mexico, nd
(1) Duplicate copy of Mrs Chabot of Mexico’s will, 1847 and proved in Doctor’s Commons, 1854 (2) Statement re burial of James Chabot in Mexico, 1850 (3) Copy of Power of Attorney of Harriet Chabot, with letter, 1851 (4) Legal verification of translation of notary documents confirming Felipe Jacobo Chabot and Carlos Tilstone Beke as executors and heirs of Dona Enriqueta Beck de Chabot, with original and letters questioning the documents, 1851-1854
(1) News cutting re Royal Asiatic Society, 1848, (2) Letter to [Dr] Halley, introducing him to ‘my friend Marsh’ who has attacks of pneumonia, despite ‘being cupped & blistered’ and ‘taking Calomel & Opium’, 1850 (3) Letter to his father, telling of a patient on whom he’d operated for gangrene on the lung, and of a smallpox epidemic where he’s noticed vaccination means the English community are less afraid then the Americans, but Chinese and other local peoples are badly affected, 1852 (4) Notes on the Geology, Natural History, Climate, and Diseases of Hong Kong, July 1851’, (5) Annotated obituary of Dr William Aurelius Harland of Hong Kong, 1858
(1) Daguerreotype, ladies on a beach, possibly Low relatives in Dundee, 1850s? [fragile] (2) Low family photographs, uncertain or unidentified, featuring groups, portraits of adults and children, 1860s -1920s (3) Mounted photograph, annotated, of ‘Mr and Mrs Low’ on a balcony, Mexico, 1876 (4) Photocards of people and places, some labelled or annotated, but connection to any family member unknown, 19th cent (5) Mounted photograph of unidentified formally grouped adults and children, late 19th cent (6) Mounted photograph, annotated, of school pupils and teachers of [illegible] Girl’s School, S India, 1896, [badly damaged and fragile] [Possibly received funding in memory of Harriet Low] (7) Sketchbook containing naïve drawings and watercolours of buildings and flora, unknown artist, nd (8) Ephemera, all blank: carte postales [2] stamped Sudan and Korosko, illustrated ‘In the Garden that is Friendship’ card, Christmas card with mounted flowers, Valentine card with lace, ‘va ou mon coeur t’envoie’ [go where my heart sends you], packet of Wheeler & Wilson’s needles, illustrated menu card, Christmas greetings mounted photograph of Picton Castle, c1900 (9) Annotated copy of ‘The Appin Memorials’ reprint, 1908 (10) Blank card, The Buenos Ayres and Pacific Railway Company Ltd, 1932 (11) Print-out of 1809 Kirriemuir parish register page, recording birth of Isabel Low to James Low and Ann Fairweather, 2007 (12) Funeral service programme for Susan Eastman, 2008 [Susan Eastman, b. 1937, was the elder child of James GC Low]
(1) Framed [damaged] photo of sketch of a young man ‘Dr William Harland of Scarborough 1787-1866’, nd (2) Mounted photograph of portrait of elderly man, ‘Dr William Harland of Scarborough’, nd (3) Sketches [2] of horse racing, post 1851, with modern note (4) Letters [2] from JA Chaldecott relating to the death of Aurelius and outlining his plans of coming to England to settle the estate and visiting Scarborough, 1859 (5) Wm Harland Esqr MD deceased Analysis of Will and Codicils, post 1863
(1) Letter to ‘My Dear Uncle’ from Anne Lunan enquiring of her aunt’s health and describing her own ill-health, 1886, (2) Receipts [2] relating to Anne’s estate, 1889 (3) Burial receipts [3] of Dundee Western Cemetery to AG Low for lair no 137, 1890-1891