Records of David Gavin & Co, merchants, Glasgow, Scotland
- Reference:GB 248 UGD 041
- Dates of Creation:1755-1766
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:0.5 metres (1 volume)There are no physical characteristics that affect the use of this material
Scope and Content
- Letter book 1755-1766
Administrative / Biographical History
David Gavin was a merchant, trading through a number of European ports such as Rotterdam and Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and Dunkirk in France, as well as in Scotland and England. During the years 1755-1766 the major commodities with which he dealt were tea, wine and spirits and fine cloth such as lawn and cambric as well as British linen. In 1758 , David Gavin bought the estate of Langton in Berwickshire, Scotland (now part of Borders, Scotland) from Sir Alexander Cockburn. His grandson was John, second Marquis of Breadalbane.
Arrangement
The arrangement of this material reflects the original order in which it was received
Access Information
Open
Acquisition Information
Loan : Thomson, Dickson & Shaw, WS and JA Campbell & Lamond, CS, Edinburgh : prior to 1966
Other Finding Aids
Digital file level list available in searchroom.
Manual file level list available at the National Register of Archives in Edinburgh (NRA(S)1716)
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Appraisal Information
This material has been appraised in line with normal procedures
Custodial History
Records deposited with Economic History Department, Glasgow University, prior to 1966. Management of the collection transferred to Glasgow University Archives in 1975.
Accruals
None expected
Related Material
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Material in other repositories:
GB 800001 Accounts and papers 1746-1767 (Private, enquiries to the National Register of Archives in Scotland)
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Additional Information
This material is original
Updated by Lesley Richmond , Acting Director, 3 March 2000
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Geographical Names
Borders, Scotland