Mackinnon Papers

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The personal and business papers of Sir William Mackinnon (1823-1893) reflect his wide commercial interests and his close connection with 19th century British political circles. This microfilm includes:
1. Private correspondence.
2. Africa papers relating to:
a) the Imperial British East Africa Company; and,
b) the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition Committee.
3. Papers relating to the British India Steam Navigation Company.
4. Papers relating to:
a) the City of Glasgow Bank;
b) miscellaneous commercial files; and,
c) Balinakill estate papers.
5. Miscellaneous private correspondence, personal, philanthropic, Free Church etc. papers.
From the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, which published 'A handlist of the papers of Sir Wm. Mackinnon, Baronet, of Strathaird and Loup, Balinakill, Clachan Argyllshire' in 1977.
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