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Thomas Blaikie diary 1781-1792, lesson notes and accounts
Part of Thomas Blaikie collection
Vellum bound notebook including notes of French lessons, lists of accounts, housekeeping expenses and an account of events from 1781 to 1792. (Box 1)
Blaikie, Thomas, 1751-1838, gardener
Thomas Blaikie accounts book 'Comptes Particulier de B'
Part of Thomas Blaikie collection
One green vellum bound notebook containing accounts for customers arranged by surname. A number of pages have been removed. The earliest entry is January 1789 and latest is June 1822.
Contains a loose handwritten note compiled in 2003 detailing the missing pages and method of their removal and noting that it was faxed to Pat Taylor. (Box 2)
Blaikie, Thomas, 1751-1838, gardener
Note from Thomas Blaikie regarding payment to James Lee
Part of Thomas Blaikie collection
Handwritten note, initialled by Thomas Blaikie noting trees, shrubs and plants supplied by James Lee at Hammersmith and giving assurances regarding payment.
Blaikie, Thomas, 1751-1838, gardener
Letter from James Lee to Thomas Blaikie
Part of Thomas Blaikie collection
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.
Lee, James, 1754-1824, gardener
Letter from Office of Commissioners for Claims in France to Thomas Blaikie
Part of Thomas Blaikie collection
Letter outlining the issues with Thomas Blaikie's claim for losses and detailing additional paperwork required.
Office of Commissioners for Claims in France
Letter from Office of Commissioners for Claims in France to Thomas Blaikie
Part of Thomas Blaikie collection
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.
Office of Commissioners for Claims in France
Award of Rejection on Claim of Thomas Blaikie
Part of Thomas Blaikie collection
Copy of the Award of Rejection in the claim of Thomas Blaikie, issued by the Commissioners of Liquidation, Arbitration and Award.
Commissioners of Liquidation, Arbitration and Award
Letter from Foreign Office to Thomas Blaikie
Part of Thomas Blaikie collection
Letter from Foreign Office on behalf of Secretary Canning responding to Thomas Blaikie’s request for intervention on his claim.
Foreign Office
Letter from Thomas Blaikie to Lords Commissioners of HM Board of Treasury
Part of Thomas Blaikie collection
Letter from Thomas Blaikie to the Lords Commissioners of HM Board of Treasury – a memorial of events during the French Revolution, impact on him and costs incurred (with some pencil edits). Also a note from Thomas Blaikie to Mr Mackenzie.
Blaikie, Thomas, 1751-1838, gardener
Copy of letter from Thomas Blaikie to Mr Mackenzie
Part of Thomas Blaikie collection
Copy of a letter from Thomas Blaikie to Mr Mackenzie regarding funds and compensation.
Blaikie, Thomas, 1751-1838, gardener
