]> minto Earl of Minto Letter An inventory of the collection at Syracuse University MRC &su_name; &su_address; 3 Aug 2015 Michele Combs3 Aug 2015 English Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Minto, Gilbert John Murray Kynynmond Elliot, Earl of, 1845-1914. Earl of Minto Letter 1895 1 folder (SC) Letter from the fourth Earl of Minto, evidently in reponse to a request for an autograph, to an unidentified recipient surnamed Villiers. 4578137 English 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.

 Arrangement of the Collection

Single item.

 Subject and Genre Headings Minto, Gilbert John Murray Kynynmond Elliot, Earl of, 1845-1914. Autographs -- Collectors and collecting.Nobility -- England. Correspondence. Access Restrictions

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 Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

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Acquisition Information

Unknown.

 Inventory Correspondence Villiers, —19 Oct 1895756