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| Creator: | Minto, Gilbert John Murray Kynynmond Elliot, Earl of, 1845-1914. |
| Title: | Earl of Minto Letter |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1895 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Letter from the fourth Earl of Minto, evidently in reponse to a request for an autograph, to an unidentified recipient surnamed Villiers. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Gilbert John Murray Kynynmond Elliot (1845-1914), sometimes also listed as Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, was the fourth Earl of Minto. He served as Governor General of Canada (1898-1904) and as Viceroy and Governor-General of India (1905-1910).
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Earl of Minto Letter consists of a letter from the fourth Earl of Minto, on ducal letterhead. The brief note, addressed to "Dear Villiers," was evidently written in reponse to a request for an autograph.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Earl of Minto Letter,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
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Created by: MRC
Date: 3 Aug 2015
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