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The collection dates between 1769 and c2003 and comprises:

• 3 notebooks including financial records, language studies and diaries;
• 17 pieces of correspondence and handwritten notes;
• a printed compendium of Swiss flora;
• a copy of John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress;
• 4 prints of notable 18th century French figures; and
• two photographs of items which belonged to Blaikie's family.

Copy of the Award of Rejection in the claim of Thomas Blaikie, issued by the Commissioners of Liquidation, Arbitration and Award.

Letter from Office of Commissioners for Claims in France to Thomas Blaikie, noting that a rejection of his claim is being prepared and detailing reasons for this.

Letter outlining the issues with Thomas Blaikie's claim for losses and detailing additional paperwork required.

One colour photograph of a clock, standing on a wooden table in front of a painted background. Notes on the back state it is a clock belonging to Blaikie's family. Image 55 in P. Taylor's book is of an identical clock, labelled as a gift from Louis XVI to Thomas Blaikie. (Box 3)

Colour photograph of a marble bust of Marie Antionette, on a black plinth and standing on a wooden table in front of a painted background. Believed to be a sculpture which belonged to the Blaikie family. (Box 3)

Letter from James Lee to Thomas Blaikie noting latest developments in the relationship between France and England and requesting that money due to him be paid as soon as possible.

Four engravings of notable French figures and two photographs of decorative items thought to belong to Blaikie and his family.

Monochrome print of Louis XVI, Queen Marie Antoinette and Louis XVII (the Dauphin), pictured in a circular frame above a marble stand containing a vase and various plants. The picture itself has been cut from a larger image and mounted on another piece of paper. The picture is in a black and gold painted wooden frame with a glass panel.
A similar copy of the portrait is held at the British Museum: https://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=3523963&partId=1&searchText=Louis+seize&page=1
(Box 4)

Handwritten note, initialled by Thomas Blaikie noting trees, shrubs and plants supplied by James Lee at Hammersmith and giving assurances regarding payment.