Bruce, Alexander Hugh, Baron Balfour of Burleigh

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British statesman Alexander Hugh Bruce, 6th Baron Balfour of Burleigh, was born in Kennet, Alloa, central Scotland, on 13 January 1849. He was educated at Loretto School, Musselburgh, and at Eton College, then studied at Oriel College, Oxford. He was a member of the Factory Commission, 1874-1875, and chaired many other commissions too. Bruce was a Lord-in-Waiting to the Queen, 1888-1889, Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade, 1889-1892, Secretary of State for Scotland, 1895-1903, and a representative peer for Scotland in the House of Lords, 1876-1921. He was Lord Rector of Edinburgh University, 1896-1899, and Chancellor of St. Andrews University, 1900. Bruce became a Privy Councillor in1892, and was knighted in 1901, and awarded the GCMG in 1911. Alexander Hugh Bruce, 6th Baron Balfour of Burleigh, died on 6 July 1921.

From the guide to the Papers of Alexander Hugh Bruce, 6th Baron Balfour of Burleigh (1849-1921), 1904-1913, (Edinburgh University Library)

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referencedIn CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN PAPERS. Vol. XXV (ff. 336). Correspondence of Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman with:-1. Capt. John Sinclair, M.P. [1st Lord Pentland 1909], his Assistant Private Secretary at the War Office (1892-1895), his unofficial Private Secretary (..., 1892-1908 British Library
creatorOf Papers of Alexander Hugh Bruce, 6th Baron Balfour of Burleigh (1849-1921), 1904-1913 Edinburgh University Library
creatorOf Vol. VII (ff. 186). 1867-1899.includes:ff. 1-4v Edward John Eyre, Governor of Jamaica: Letter to H. S. Giffard: 1867.f. 3 Edward John Eyre, Governor of Jamaica: Letter to J. A. Rose: 1867: Autogr. copy.f. 5 William Ryan, Irish QC: Letter to H. ..., 1867-1899 British Library
referencedIn Vol. XLIII (ff. 262). 1897-1900.includes:f. 4 Lord George Francis Hamilton, PC; MP: Letters to Sir C. Dilke: 1883-1897.f. 6 Henry Norman, 1st Baronet 1915; journalist; Knight 1906: Letter to Sir C. Dilke: 1897.f. 7 Sir Francis Lockward, MP: Dr..., 1897-1900 British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXXI (ff. 314). Nov. 1900-Jan. 1902.South Africa: Correspondence of Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman rel. to Boer War: 1899-1903.includes:ff. 1, 24 John Emmott Barlow, 1st Baronet 1907: Letters to Sir H. CampbellBannerman: 1900, 1905. ff. 3, 12, 52, 10... British Library
creatorOf Avebury, John Lubbock, 1st Baron, 1834-1913. Avebury Papers. A. General Correspondence, 1855-1911. Vol. XXXVIII (ff. 237). 1907. British Library
referencedIn Vol. XLII (ff. 289). 1891-1896.includes:f. 1 Major-General William Kidston Elles, KCB 1891: Letters to Sir C. Dilke: 1889, 1891.f. 2 Harry Kynoch Hudson, CBE; Secretary to Sir C W Dilke: Minute by: 1891.f. 2 John Cooksey, proprietor of 'Dean F..., 1891-1896 British Library
creatorOf Avebury, John Lubbock, 1st Baron, 1834-1913. Avebury Papers. B. Correspondence relating to Lord Avebury's collections and publications; 1866-1911, n.d. Vol. XLII B (ff. 114). Peace and Happiness, 1909; 1909-1911, n.d. British Library
creatorOf Vol. XCV (ff. 203). Nov. 1926-Dec. 1927.includes:ff. 1-9, 113, 116, 120, 122, 140, 153, 168 William Joynson-Hicks, 1st Viscount Brentford: Correspondence, partly on his behalf, with Lord Cecil: 1908-1927: Partly signed. Partly printed.ff. 10-16v, 1... British Library
creatorOf Stedman, Henry R. Autograph collection, 1679-1923. Boston Athenaeum
creatorOf Vol. XVII (ff. 256). 1892-1896.includes:f. 1 Sir Walter Barttelot Barttelot, 1st Baronet: Letters to Lord Cross: 1883-1892. f. 2 Sir Robert Burnett David Morier, GCB; diplomatist: Letter to Lord Cross: 1892. f. 3 Field-Marshal Sir Frederick Sleigh ..., 1892-1896 British Library
creatorOf Avebury, John Lubbock, 1st Baron, 1834-1913. Avebury Papers. B. Correspondence relating to Lord Avebury's collections and publications; 1866-1911, n.d. Vol. XLIV C (ff. 160). Essays and Addresses, 1903; 1903-1906. Other works; 1870-1907, n.d. British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXXII (ff. 362). Feb. 1902-1904.includes:f. 1 b 'Geologist, An Amused.': Letter, so signed, to Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman: 1902.f. 3 Hon Anna Maria Heywood Barlow, wife of J E Barlow, 1st Baronet 1907: Letter to Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman: 190... British Library
referencedIn Vol. CCCCXXII (ff. 232). June-Sept.1889.includes:f. 1 Sir Spencer Walpole, KCB; historian: Letters to W. E. Gladstone: 1882-1897.ff. 3, 6, 10, 39, 57, 59, 82, 109, 120 Mary Mackay, alias 'Marie Corelli'; novelist: Letters to W. E. Gladstone: 188... British Library
creatorOf Vol. XCVI (ff. 165). 1928, 1929.includes:ff. 1, 27, 29 Alexander Hugh Bruce, 6th Baron Balfour of Burleigh: Correspondence between Lord Cecil and Lord Balfour: 1906-1928: Partly signed. ff. 2, 31, 32 London; Secular Institutions. Libraries and Museum..., 1928-1929 British Library
referencedIn Vol. XLIV (ff. 158). 1901-1903.includes:ff. 1, 16 Alfred Edward Pease, 2nd Baronet 1903; MP: Letters to Sir C. Dilke: 1901.ff. 12,13 Alexander Hugh Bruce, 6th Baron Balfour of Burleigh: Letters to Sir C. Dilke,: 1894-1901.f. 14 Harry Buxton Fo..., 1901-1903 British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXXVI (ff. 265). Folio size, Vol. i. 1871-1903.includes:ff. 2-21, 136-140 Army; England: Papers rel. to organisation: [1871?]-1892.: Partly printed.f. 22 Dunfermline, Fifeshire: Resolutions of Town Council rel. to Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman: ..., 1871-1903 British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXXVII (ff. 302). Foliosize, Vol. ii. 1904-1908.includes:f. 1 William Henry Holland, 1st Baron Rotherham: Correspondence with Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman: 1904, 1907.f. 1 Sir John Tomlinson Brunner, 1st Baronet: Letters to Sir H. Campbell-Bann..., 1904-1908 British Library
referencedIn CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN PAPERS. Vol. XLI (ff. 321). 1. Letters from Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman to his cousin, James Campbell of Tullichewan, a merchant of Glasgow; 1881-1900. Hologr. There is a letter from James Campbell, 1884, at f. 4, and letters from hi..., 1835-1906 British Library
creatorOf CROSS PAPERS. Vol. XXV (ff. 263). Letters of condolence on the death of his son, William Henry; 1892-1894.Hon William Henry Cross, MP: Letters of condolence, etc., on his death: 1892-1894: Partly printed.includes:ff. 2, 82 Richard Everard Webster, ..., 1892-1894 British Library
creatorOf Vol. XC (ff. 283). June 1910-June 1913.includes:f. 2 Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury: Letter to Lord Cecil from Lord Shaftesbury: 1910.ff. 5, 7-9v, 19-26, 116 William Hale White, alias 'Mark Rutherford'; writer: Letters to Lord Cec... British Library
creatorOf Vol. LXXXVIII (ff. 289). 1904-1908.includes:ff. 1, 41-44v. Edmund Boulnois, MP: Letters to Lord Cecil from Edmund Boulnois: 1904, 1906.ff. 2, 10, 13, 16 Lord George Francis Hamilton, PC; MP: Letters to Lord Cecil from Lord George Francis Hamilton..., 1904-1908 British Library
creatorOf Vol. LXXXIX (ff. 282). 1909.includes:ff. 1, 181 Lord George Francis Hamilton, PC; MP: Letters to Lord Cecil from Lord George Francis Hamilton: 1904, 1909.f. 5 Henry Bertram, of the Junior Carlton Club: Letters to Lord Cecil: 1909, 1913.ff. 6, 41,..., 1909 British Library
creatorOf Vol. III (ff. 164). Broughton -Carter.includes:f. 1 Rhoda Broughton, novelist: Letter to T. H. S. Escott from Rhoda Broughton: n.d.ff. 3-5 Robert Brown, of Streatham: Letters to T. H. S. Escott from Robert Brown: 1883, 1884.ff. 6-9v Oscar Brow... British Library
creatorOf Vol. XVIII (ff. 208 ). 1897-1904.includes:f. 1 Sir Frederick Joseph Bramwell, Baronet; engineer: Letter to Lord Cross: 1897. ff. 2, 120 Henry Fitzalan-Howard, 15th Duke of Norfolk: Letters, etc., to Lord Cross: 1892-1902: Partly signed and engr. f. 3..., 1897-1904 British Library
creatorOf CECIL OF CHELWOOD PAPERS. Vol. II (ff. 274). 1. ff. 1-49. Correspondence with Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer; 1908, 1909. 2. ff. 50-108. Correspondence with Walter Hume Long, 1st Viscount Long; 1908-1918. 3. ff. 109-158v. Letters from George Frede..., 1906-1945 British Library
creatorOf Balfour, Arthur James Balfour, Earl of, 1848-1930. Letters from various authors to Parker Smith, 1899-1907. Boston Athenaeum
creatorOf BALFOUR PAPERS. Vol. CXVIII (ff. 188). 1. ff. 1-71. George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll; 1882-1891. 2. ff. 72-117. Alexander Bruce, 6th Baron Balfour of Burleigh; 1887-1905. 3. ff. 120-188b. Sheriff W. Ivory; 1887-1889.includes:ff. 1-71 George Doug..., 1882-1905 British Library
creatorOf Vol. XCII (ff. 168). Nov. 1915-March 1921.includes:f. 5 Army; England: Memorandum rel. to treatment of wounded in France: circa 1914-1915.: Copy. ff. 7, 8 Navy; England: Memoranda rel. to oil reserves: [1915?]. ff. 9, 11 Walter Hines Page, US diploma... British Library
creatorOf RITCHIE PAPERS: letters and papers of and concerning Charles Thomson Ritchie, 1st Baron Ritchie of Dundee 1905 (d.1906); 1879-1958. Partly copies, also typewritten and printed material. The papers chiefly relate to Ritchie's resignation as Chancellor..., 1879-1958 British Library
creatorOf Vol. XIX (ff. 195). 1905-1913.includes:f. 1 William Waldegrave Palmer, Viscount Wolmer; 2nd Earl of Selborne: Letters to Lord Cross: aft. 1895, 1905. f. 2 Art. Engravings, etc: Letter to Lord Cawdor in reply to congratulations: 1905. f. 2 Frederick..., 1905-1913 British Library
creatorOf Vol. IX (ff. 199). 1911-1921.includes:f. 1 Algernon Seymour, 15th Duke of Somerset: Letter to Lord Halsbury: 1911.f. 3 Newton Wallop, Viscount Lymington; 6th Earl of Portsmouth: Letter to Lord Halsbury: 1911.f. 5 Sholto Douglas Campbell, 2nd Ba..., 1911-1921 British Library
creatorOf Vol. I (ff. 160). 1865-1897.Richard Everard Webster, Viscount Alverstone: Letters to Richard Everard Webster: 1865-1915, n.d.includes:f. 1 General Sir Edward Sabine, RA; KCB; PRS: Letter to R. E. Webster from Gen. Sir Edward Sabine: 1865. f. 3 Sir F..., 1865-1897 British Library
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