Maxwell, John

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Epithet: 6th Lord Maxwell

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Epithet: Chief Commissioner of Ashanti; Knight 1930

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Epithet: Traveller

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Epithet: publisher

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Title: 1st Baron Farnham

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Epithet: Colonel

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Title: 8th Baronet 1844

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Epithet: Reverend

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Title: 4th Baron Herries

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Epithet: Chief Constable of Manchester

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Epithet: 8th Lord Harries, afterwards 3rd Earl of Nithsdale

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Epithet: Bishop of Ross

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Title: Baron Herries

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Irish painter, playwright, and author Samuel Lover (1797–1868) was a prolific artist during the nineteenth century. He painted portraits and wrote plays, ballads and novels.

"Samuel Lover 1797–1868." Literature Online. http://lion.chadwyck.com (accessed March 16, 2007).

John Maxwell (1824–1895) was the husband and publisher of English writer Mary Braddon.

"Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1837–1915." Literature Online. http://lion.chadwyck.com (accessed March 20, 2007).

From the guide to the John Maxwell letter to Samuel Lover, 1859 September 27, (University of Delaware Library - Special Collections)

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Title: Baronet

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Epithet: Warden of the W Marches of Scotland

Title: 7th Baron Maxwell

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Sir John Maxwell, CMG (1921) Kt (1930), was born on the 6 September 1875 at Maxwelltown, Kirkcudbright, Scotland and educated at Dumfries Academy. He served articles as a solicitor with Walker & Sharpe, Maxwelltown, Dumfries, studied law at Glasgow University (1896-1898) and qualified as a Solicitor in 1899.

On entering the Colonial Administrative Service, Maxwell was posted to the Gold Coast (now Ghana) where he served as: Assistant District Commissioner (1902); Travelling Commissioner (1905); Provincial Commissioner (1907); Commissioner for the Eastern Province (1909); Commissioner for the Western Province (1911); Colonial Secretary and Governor's Deputy (1916); Deputy Chief Commissioner (1921); Secretary for Native Affairs (1923); Acting Governor (twice); Acting Colonial Secretary; Attorney-General and Solicitor-General.

Maxwell retired in 1930 and died on the 31 March 1946.

From the guide to the Diaries of Sir John Maxwell, 1909-1930, (The Bodleian Library of Commonwealth and African Studies at Rhodes House)
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referencedIn Vol. III. (ff. 167). Circ. 1561-4 July, 1578. 1. Speech of Sadleir in the Privy Council to induce Qu. Elizabeth to settle by a formal act the succession to the Crown ; circ. 1561. Hol. draft. f. 1. 2. Speech of the same in Parliament on the title of ... British Library
referencedIn John Maxwell, Traveller: Account of the Cape of Good Hope: [1706].: Hologr. Copies.Cape of Good Hope: Account of, by J. Maxwell: [1706].: Hologr. Copies.includes:f. 7 Navigation: Table of variations of the compass in the Atlantic and Ethiopic ocean... British Library
referencedIn Vol. I., 1087-1575 :-1. Transcript of the foundation charter of Battle Abbey; [1086-7]. Imperfect. (See Harl. Ch. 83 A. 12.) f. 1. 2. Ten leaves from a MS containing correspondence between the English and Papal Courts in the 12th cent. Lat. Vellum. ..., 1087-1575 British Library
creatorOf Vol. CCLXIV (ff. 108). July-Dec. 1931.includes:f. 1 Medolaghi, Director General of the Cassa Nazionale per le Assicurazioni Sociali, Rome: Letter from — Medolaghi: 1931: Ital: Copy.f. 2 Mrs Louie Vizard: Letter to Marie Stopes from Mrs Louie Viza... British Library
referencedIn American war posters from the Second World War, circa 1940-1945 Bancroft Library
creatorOf Diaries of Sir John Maxwell, 1909-1930 The Bodleian Library of Commonwealth and African Studies at Rhodes House
referencedIn March -Dec. 1661.includes:ff. 1, 140 James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose: Letters to Lord Lauderdale: 1661-1668. ff. 2, 5, 74, 78, 80, 130, 148, 150, 155, 165, 168, 173 Andrew Rutherford, Earl of Teviot; Governor of Tangier: Letters to Lord Laud... British Library
referencedIn (XVI. ff. 472). Apr. 1757-Jan. 1758.Hon Charles Yorke, Lord Chancellor: Briefs in House of Lords appeals: 1753-1769.Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke: Briefs and notes in appeal cases in the House of Lords: 1719-1763.includes:f. 1 James Crie, Provo... British Library
referencedIn Sept. -Dec. 1663.includes:f. 7 Sir Ralph Freeman, Commissioner of Requests, Master of the Mint: Reference of Lord McDonald's petition to Sir H. Bennett: 1663. f. 7 Æncas Macdonnell, Lord Macdonell and Arrass: Petition to Charles II.: 1663. f. 14 J... British Library
referencedIn United States Sanitary Commission records. Army and Navy Claim Agency archives, 1861-1870 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Jan. -May 1667.John Leslie, 6th Earl of Rothes; afterwards Duke of Rothes, Royal Commissioner and Lord Chancellor of Sotland: Letters to the Duke of Lauderdale: 1657-1681.Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll: Letters to the Duke of Lauderdale: 166... British Library
referencedIn Vol. CLXXXIV (ff. 295). 10 Apr.-7 May 1824.includes:f. 1 John Kearsley, of Liverpool: Letter to, from Sir R. Peel: 1824.ff. 7, 8, 52 John Campbell, Sheriff-Clerk of county Argyllshire: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1823-1824.ff. 9, 32, 34 Ro... British Library
referencedIn James Petiver, FRS, Apothecary to the Charter-House: Letters and observations on plants and insects: 17th-18th centt.includes:ff. 1-49, 60 b-73, passim Holt: Letters to, from J.Petiver: 1706-1711.ff. 1-49, passim Joseph Holmes, Merchant: Letters ... British Library
referencedIn Sir Archive Michael Redgrave V & A Department of Theatre and Performance
referencedIn (XIII. ff. 267). Sept. 1778-Feb. 1779.includes:ff. 1, 9, 26, 39, 41, 133, 156, 181, 207, 217, 240, 260 William Fraser, Under Secretary of State: Letters to Sir R. M. Keith: 1774-1789. f. 2 Colonel Robert Keith: Letters to Sir R. M. Keith: 1776-1780.... British Library
referencedIn STATE PAPERS and correspondence relating to the affairs of Scotland, chiefly in connection with England; 1449-1594. Among the papers relating to Mary, Queen of Scots, are transcripts of the proceedings of the Commissions at York and Westminster in 15..., 1449-approximately 1594 British Library
creatorOf John Maxwell letter to Samuel Lover, 1859 September 27 University of Delaware Library - Special Collections
referencedIn ORIGINAL letters and papers chiefly relating to the affairs of Scotland; 1541-1630. 1. D[avid Beaton], Cardinal [Archbishop] of St. Andrew's, to "my lord secretare;" Paris, 26 Nov. [1541 ?]. Signed. f. 1. 2. Letters of Mary [of Lorraine], Queen Dowag..., 1541-1630 British Library
referencedIn includes:ff. 1-10 b Natural History: Astaci marini dissectio: 1652.ff. 11-47 Nathanael Maidstone, junior: Catalogue of his curiosities: 1707.f. 48 John Maxwell, Traveller: Letter to Dr. Harris: [1706].ff. 48-53 John Harris, Prebendary of Roch... British Library
referencedIn 41996. MISCELLANE0US Letters and Papers, 1200-1929 British Library
referencedIn Vol. CLXX (ff. 255). 17-31 Aug. 1822.includes:ff. 1, 5 James Stephen, MP; Master in Chancery: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1822, 1825.f. 7 James Burnie, Provost of Kirkcudbright: Letter to Sir R. Peel: 1822.f. 9 M-Diedriche Eichbaum: Lette... British Library
referencedIn ORIGINAL letters and autographs of eminent persons; 1587 1835: 1. Thomas Wilkes, English Ambassador at the Hague, to Queen Elizabeth; Hague, 16 Feb. 1586[7]; with seal. f. 2. 2. Adam Loftus, Archbishop of Dublin and Lord Chancellor of Ireland, to Sug..., 1587-1835 British Library
referencedIn Vol. Xll. (ff. 226). 30 May, 1547-27 May, 1590. 1. The Bishop of Durham to [Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset,] Lord Protector; Aukland, [co. Durham], 30 May, 1547. Signed; with paper signet. f. 2. 2. [Sir] James Wylford to the Lord Lieutenant of the ... British Library
referencedIn RISM Vertical Files, Bulk, 1960-2000, Bulk, 1960-2000 1900-2004 New York University. Archives
referencedIn James IV of Scotland: Transcripts by Dr. R. Gray of original State papers, from 1513 to 1603, relating to Scottish History: 18th cent.Robert Gray, MD, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Papers relating to Scottish history, 1513-1603, collected by: 18th cent.inc... British Library
referencedIn Kirk of Scotland: Tracts chiefly relating to the disputes in the church and to the abolition of Episcopacy by the General Assembly: 1636-1638.includes:f. 39 Sir John Hamilton, of Orbiston, Lord Justice Clerk of Scotland: Instructions to, from his M... British Library
referencedIn Vol. IV (ff. 214). C.includes:f. 1 Lawrence Cole, Secretary to the Society for promoting English Protestant Schools in Ireland: Letter to T. Birch: 1745.ff. 2, 3 Josiah Colebrooke, FRS: Letters to T. Birch: 1750, 1751.ff. 4-9 Arthur Collins, d ... British Library
referencedIn Vol. CLXXXVI (ff. 257). 7 June-9 July 1824.includes:f. 1 Lancelot Baugh Allen, Southwark Police Magistrate: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1824, 1825.f. 9 George Canning, Prime Minister: Letters to Sir R. Peel: 1815, 1824.f. 11 William Judge ... British Library
referencedIn Vol. CCXII (ff. 310). 15 Feb. -19 Mar. 1827.includes:f. 1 Frederick Barnes, Sub-Dean of Christ Church, Oxford, etc: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1817-1845.ff. 3, 13, 74, 76 Sir George Fitzgerald Hill, 2nd Baronet: Correspondence with Sir R. P... British Library
referencedIn Vol. LIX ( ff. 345 ). 18 Jan. 1864-23 Apr. 1875.includes:f. 1 Mrs F. Cecilia Tubbs, translator: Agreement with R. Bentley: 1864.: Signed.ff. 1-243 passim Richard Bentley, publisher (I): Agreements with authors and others: 1829-1871.: Mostly sign... British Library
referencedIn June -Aug. 1667.Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll: Letters to the Duke of Lauderdale: 1660-1685.John Leslie, 6th Earl of Rothes; afterwards Duke of Rothes, Royal Commissioner and Lord Chancellor of Sotland: Letters to the Duke of Lauderdale: 16... British Library
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Liddesdale, Roxburghshire
Irvine, Ayrshire
Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
Tutbury Castle, Staffordshire
Home Castle, Berwickshire
Lothian, Scotland
Mar, Aberdeenshire
York, Yorkshire
Leith, Scotland
Coventry, Warwickshire
Yorkshire, England
Orkney Islands, Scotland
Orkney Islands, Scotland
Cadiz, Spain
Edinburgh, Scotland
Ghana Officials and employees
Fast Castle, Berwickshire
Cocklaw, Teviotdale
Glasgow, Scotland
Yorkshire, England
Portugal, Europe
Jhansee, India
Glasgow, Scotland
Shetland Islands, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
Scotland, Kingdom of, United Kingdom
Linlithgow, Linlithgow
Preswen, Cumberland
Scotland, Kingdom of, United Kingdom
Scotland, Kingdom of, United Kingdom
Stirling, Scotland
Ceylon, Asia
Lauther Castle, Berwickshire
Scotland, Kingdom of, United Kingdom
Eyemouth Cantle, Berwickshire
Teviotdale, Roxburghshire
Strathbogy, Aberdeenshire
Dunfermline, Fifeshire
Netherlands, Europe
Whittlewood Forest, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire
Wales, United Kingdom
Hume Castle, Berwickshire
Lubeck, Germany
Perugia, Italy
Glasgow, Scotland
Drogheda, Ireland
India, Asia
Hamburg, Germany
Ireland, Europe
Bannockburn, Stirlingshire
Thetford, counties Norfolk and Suffolk
Netherlands, Europe
Buchan, Aberdeenshire
Scotland, Kingdom of, United Kingdom
Coventry, Warwickshire
Cape Trafalgar, Spain
Perth, Perthshire
Gariauch, Aberdeenshire
Scotland, Kingdom of, United Kingdom
Norwich, Norfolk
Hampsthwaite, Yorkshire
Scotland, Kingdom of, United Kingdom
Roxburgh Castle, Roxburghshire
Meerut, India
India, Asia
Netherlands, Europe
Merse, Scotland
Ireland, Europe
Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
Africa, Africa
Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
Banffshire, Scotland
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