Pulteney Family Papers, 1762-1784 (University of Guelph)

Sir William Pulteney was the third son of Sir James Johnstone of Westerhall; however, after marrying Frances Pulteney who inherited the fortune and estate of her uncle in 1767, William assumed the family name of his wife. Pulteney was a successful lawyer in Scotland, and after moving to London he entered the House of Commons in 1768 where he sat for seven successive parliaments until his death in 1805. His estate correspondence provides valuable observations about the economic and social probelms that faced the Lowlands during a period of difficult growth and development.

From the description of Correspondence addressed to Sir W. Pulteney from his two agents George Malcolm and John Maxwell, chiefly concerning management of Westerhall Estate, Dumfriesshire, 1762-1784. 1628- 1874. (University of Guelph). WorldCat record id: 625795546