Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Title notes
- Source of title proper: Title based on contents of the fonds.
Level of description
Repository
Reference code
Dates of creation area
Date(s)
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1810-1853 (Creation)
- Creator
- Forbes, David
Physical description area
Physical description
15 cm of textual records
Archival description area
Name of creator
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 and… Read 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 Milne… Read 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
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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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