Copy of the Award of Rejection in the claim of Thomas Blaikie, issued by the Commissioners of Liquidation, Arbitration and Award dated 18 July 1821.
Commissioners of Liquidation, Arbitration and AwardCopy of a letter from Thomas Blaikie to Mr Mackenzie regarding funds and compensation.
Blaikie, Thomas, 1751-1838, gardenerVellum bound 1769 copy of Haller’s History of the Plants of Switzerland, in Latin and containing detailed annotations in the front and back covers and throughout. (Box 1)
von Haller, Albrecht, 1708-1777, anatomist, physiologist, naturalist, encyclopaedist, bibliographer and poetLetter from Foreign Office dated 17 August 1825 on behalf of Secretary Canning responding to Thomas Blaikie’s request for intervention on his claim.
Foreign OfficeLetter from James Lee, Hammersmith, to Thomas Blaikie, Paris, dated 7 November 1792, outlining concerns regarding payment for materials supplied and requesting assurances be given. Letter has also been annotated by Blaikie regarding payment.
Lee, James, 1754-1824, gardenerLetter from James Lee, Hammersmith, to Thomas Blaikie, de Laisne, dated 26 December 1814, noting latest developments in the relationship between France and England and requesting that money due to him be paid as soon as possible.
Lee, James, 1754-1824, gardenerLetter from James Lee, Hammersmith, to Thomas Blaikie, Paris, dated 17 June 1791, regarding the cost of trees and shrubs and requesting payment.
Lee, James, 1754-1824, gardenerLetter from James Lee, Hammersmith, to Thomas Blaikie, de Laisne, dated 29 November 1802, enquiring after his health and suggesting possible courses of action to recover debts.
Lee, James, 1754-1824, gardenerLetter from Office of Commissioners for Claims in France dated 20 July 1821, to Thomas Blaikie, accompanying the copy of the Award of Rejection on his claim.
Office of Commissioners for Claims in FranceLetter dated 17 February 1821 outlining the issues with Thomas Blaikie's claim for losses and detailing additional paperwork required.
Office of Commissioners for Claims in France