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Green vellum file, annotated ‘Claims upon the French Government by Thos. Blaikie’, containing 17 handwritten letters and notes by and to Blaikie, mainly in relation to losses incurred during the French Revolution. These include correspondence with the Office of Commissioners for Claims on France, James Lee at the Hammersmith nursery and the Foreign Office. The papers date from 1791 to 1890. (Box 1)

Letter from James Lee, Hammersmith, to Thomas Blaikie, Paris, dated 17 June 1791, regarding the cost of trees and shrubs and requesting payment.

Letter 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.

Letter 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.