Loudoun papers, 1510-1839 (bulk 1710-1770).

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Loudoun papers, 1510-1839 (bulk 1710-1770).

The bulk of the collection consists of papers of the 3rd and 4th Earls of Loudoun. More than half of the papers concern the 4th Earls' military role in American affairs, and include the papers of Pierre de Rigaud marquise de Vaudreuile, governor of Louisiana in 1740-1753.

Approx. 16,000 pieces.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8341421

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Loudoun, Hugh Campbell, Earl of, -1731

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Hugh Campbell (d. 20 Nov. 1731) was the eldest son of James Campbell, 2nd Earl of Loudoun (d. 1684), and Lady Margaret Montgomery (n.d.). He succeeded his father as 3rd Earl of Loudoun upon James's death in 1684 and took his seat in Scotland's parliament on 8 Sept. 1696. Upon the recommendation of the Earl of Argyll, Campbell was appointed Extraordinary Lord of Session by King William in 1699. Under Queen Anne Campbell held the offices of Commissioner of the Treasury, joint Secretary of State fo...

Loudoun, John Campbell, Earl of, 1705-1782

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Born in 1705. Entered army in 1727. Commissioned major general in 1755, and appointed the following year as commander-in-chief of British forces in America during the French and Indian War, and named titular governor of Virginia. Died at Loudoun Castle, the family seat in Ayrshire, in 1782. From the description of Memorandum book, 1757 Jan. 1-Apr. 1 [microform]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122612272 John Campbell, Fourth Earl of Loudoun (5 May 1705 - 27 Apr. 1782) was the...

Loudoun, John Campbell, Earl of, 1705-1782

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Born in 1705. Entered army in 1727. Commissioned major general in 1755, and appointed the following year as commander-in-chief of British forces in America during the French and Indian War, and named titular governor of Virginia. Died at Loudoun Castle, the family seat in Ayrshire, in 1782. From the description of Memorandum book, 1757 Jan. 1-Apr. 1 [microform]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122612272 John Campbell, Fourth Earl of Loudoun (5 May 1705 - 27 Apr. 1782) was the...

Loudoun, Hugh Campbell, Earl of, -1731

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6wh3gbg (person)

Hugh Campbell (d. 20 Nov. 1731) was the eldest son of James Campbell, 2nd Earl of Loudoun (d. 1684), and Lady Margaret Montgomery (n.d.). He succeeded his father as 3rd Earl of Loudoun upon James's death in 1684 and took his seat in Scotland's parliament on 8 Sept. 1696. Upon the recommendation of the Earl of Argyll, Campbell was appointed Extraordinary Lord of Session by King William in 1699. Under Queen Anne Campbell held the offices of Commissioner of the Treasury, joint Secretary of State fo...