Fonds 77-011 - David Forbes fonds

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Title proper

David Forbes fonds

Title notes

  • Source of title proper: Title based on contents of the fonds.

Level of description

Fonds

Reference code

77-011

Dates of creation area

Date(s)

  • 1810-1853 (Creation)
    Creator
    Forbes, David

Physical description area

Physical description

15 cm of textual records

Archival description area

Name of creator

(1772-1849)

Biographical history

David Forbes, born January 13, 1772, was a Colonel with the 78th Highlanders in the British Army. He joined the army as an ensign in 1793 and one year later he was promoted to Lieutenant. He fought in battles in the Netherlands, Africa, India andRead more

Custodial history

This fonds was in the custody of Professor David Macmillan before it was donated to the Trent University Archives.

Scope and content

The fonds consists of personal correspondence of David Forbes, 1824-1831 and 1845-1846. Also included are accounts, excerpts from the bible, and estate matters. As well, there is correspondence and other documents relating to claims against Provost MilneRead more

Notes area

Immediate source of acquisition

The fonds was donated by Professor David Macmillan of Trent University.

Restrictions on access

None

General note

Box 1

Folder

  1. David Forbes: Personal Correspondence 1824-31; 1845-46 Includes correspondence relating to family matters and to Forbes' service in the 78th Highlanders. Also memoranda written by David Forbes (1845-46) relating to his brother George's

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