Guide to the Papers of the Macquarie family (as filmed by the AJCP)

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Fonds GD 174. Maclaine of Lochbuie Papers, 1782 - 1839

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Ledger account book of Lieutenant Lachlan Macquarie of 71st Regiment, 1782 - 1793 (File GD174/2172)

Ledger account book containing pay accounts with soldiers in the Grenadier Company (1782-83) and in Captain John McDonald's Company (1783), personal accounts of Lieutenant Lachlan Macquarie with various people (1784-1787), various Lochbuie estate accounts (1791-1793), and roll of Captain Duncanson's Grenadier Company in the 71st Regiment, showing casualties (1782-1783).

Letters of Murdoch Maclaine and Lachlan Macquarie to Cox, Mair and Cox, March 1782 - May 1782 (File GD174/2164)

Lachlan Macquarie (Charleston) to Cox, Mair and Cox (London), 12 March 1782 (Item)

His promotion to lieutenancy in 71st Regiment; arrears owing to service in 84th Regiment.

Murdoch Maclaine (New York) to Cox, Mair and Cox, 11 May 1782 (Item)

Arrears in pay. (Copy)

Power of attorney from Murdoch Maclaine to Lachlan Macquarie, August 1786 (File GD174/2190)

Power of attorney from Murdoch Maclaine (Lochbuie) to Lieutenant Lachlan Macquarie, 16 August 1786 (Item)

To receive all money due to him from the battalion paymaster.

Letter from Lachlan Macquarie to Charles Macquarie, September 1794 (File GD174/2334)

Lachlan Macquarie (Bombay) to his brother Charles Macquarie, 14 September 1794 (Item)

Criticises Charles for not joining him in India and instead accepting lieutenancy in Earl of Breadalbane's regiment.

Letters from Lachlan Macquarie to Murdoch Maclaine, March 1784 - March 1804 (File GD174/1373)

Letters from Lachlan Macquarie to his uncle and patron Murdoch Maclaine, 18th Laird of Lochbuie, March 1784 - March 1804 (Item)

The letters, which are all quite lengthy, were written from Greenock (Scotland), Bombay (1789-1802), Cairo and Alexandria (1801-1802) and London (1803-1804). They refer to Macquarie's return from Jamaica and his uncle's return from America (1784), debts and other financial matters, his voyage to India (1789), promotion, mutual friends in India, the likelihood of war with Tipoo Sahib, the ruler of Mysore (1790), the ill health of Macquarie's wife Jane (1796), an expedition against Dutch settlements in Ceylon, the management of Lochbuie and his interest in purchasing part of the estate, news of Charles Macquarie and other members of the family serving in the Army, the fitting up of an expedition to Egypt, the death of his brother Donald Macquarie (1801), operations with Egypt, a meeting with Charles Macquarie after a separation of 14 years, the defeat of the French forces in Egypt, the raising of funds to purchase land on Mull, Macquarie's return to India (1802), his appointment as under Lord Harrington (1803)), allegations and criticism arising from his assistance to 'the young heroes' John Maclaine and Hector Macquarie, the welfare of his mother Margaret Macquarie, and the threat of a French invasion of Ireland (1804)...

Letter from Lachlan Macquarie to Elizabeth Maclaine, August 1818 (File GD174/2338)

Lachlan Macquarie (Sydney) to his sister Elizabeth Maclaine, 15 August 1818 (Item)

Reports death of her son John Maclaine, killed in battle in Ceylon.

Maurice O'Connell to Lachlan Macquarie, 18 August 1818 (Item)

Death of John Maclaine. (extract)

Letters from Margaret Macquarie to Murdoch Maclaine, [1801]- April 1803 (File)

Margaret Macquarie (Oskamull) to her brother Murdoch Maclaine, [1801] (Item)

Sudden death of her son Donald Macquarie; seeks advice about the funeral.

Margaret Macquarie (Oskamull) to Murdoch Maclaine, 2 April 1803 (Item)

Promises to send a servant to join his household.

Letter from Jane Macquarie to Margaret Macquarie, January 1794 (File GD174/1486)

Jane Macquarie (Bombay) to Margaret Macquarie, 7 January 1794 (Item)

Her marriage to Lachlan Macquarie; sends an Indian shawl as testimony of her affection.

Series GD174/1484. Letters from Charles Macquarie to Murdoch Maclaine, March 1793 - August 1802

Letters from Charles Macquarie to his uncle and patron Murdoch Maclaine, 18th Laird of Lochbuie, March 1793 - August 1802 (File)

The letters, which vary considerably in length, were written from various places: Lochbuie, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, London, Newry, Armagh, Cork, Southampton, Lisbon, Minorca and Winchester. The bulk of them date from 1793-1795...

Series GD174/1627. Letters from Charles Macquarie to Murdoch Maclaine, 1813 - 1834

Letters from Charles Macquarie to his cousin Murdoch Maclaine, the 19th Laird of Lochbuie, 1813 - 1834 (File)

The letters were mostly written from Gruline, Mull (1813-1820) and Ulva (1830-1834). They deal with financial matters, the management of the Lochbuie estate during the absence of Maclaine, tenants, the birth of Maclaine's daughter (1820), litigation, family arrangements following the death of Maclaine, a land dispute with Colonel Campbell of Knock (1832) and family affairs. (26 letters)

Miscellaneous correspondence of Charles Macquarie, 1793 - 1833 (File)

The letters, some of which are copies, were written by Charles Macquarie, Murdoch Maclaine (19th Laird), Donald McIntyre (Oban) and Donald Mclean (Edinburgh). They refer inter alia to salmon fishing rights on the Lochbuie estate and other estate matters, the acquisition of Glenforsa by Macquarie in 1804, rents, property disputes and the affairs of the Lochbuie trustees. Some letters are incomplete.

Letters from Hector Macquarie to Charles Macquarie, March 1835 - May 1835 (File GD174/1703)

Hector Macquarie (Roxburgh Castle) to his father Charles Macquarie, 28 March 1835 (Item)

Fear of being caught by his creditors when ship reaches Portsmouth; poor health of his wife Margaret; requests testimonials be sent to Sir George Murray and Duke of Gordon.

Hector Macquarie (Roxburgh Castle) to Charles Macquarie, 11 April 1835 (Item)

Improved health of his wife; conditions on ship; impending arrival in Madras.

Minutes of meetings of trustees of Charles Macquarie, April 1835 (File GD174/35)

Minutes of meeting of trustees of the late Lieutenant Colonel Macquarie (7p.), 2 April 1835 (Item)
Notes on action taken by trustees since 2 April 1835 (5p.) (Item)
Minutes of meeting of trustees of the late Lieutenant Colonel Macquarie (11p.), 11 April 1835 (Item)
Minutes of meeting of trustees of the late Lieutenant Colonel Macquarie (6p.), 27 April 1836 (Item)

Letterbooks of Murdoch Maclaine, 1794 - 1804 (File GD174/1506)

The letterbooks contain brief summaries of letters sent to various correspondents, including Lachlan and Charles Macquarie.

Correspondence between Lachlan Macquarie and Murdoch Maclaine, 13 December 1835 - 6 August 1839 (File GD174/1707)

Macquarie (Burnley Barracks) to Murdoch Maclaine, 5 Aug [n.y.] (Item)

Success at races; hopes to obtain position for Lachlan on an East Indiaman; sale of properties.

Lachlan Macquarie (Leeds Barracks) to Murdoch Maclaine, 13 December [1835] (Item)

Sale of Glenforsa; impending marriage.

Murdoch Maclaine to Lachlan Macquarie, 30 July 1839 (Item)

Family news; son Donald working as a merchant in Batavia; he offers to take charge of Lachlan's concerns in New South Wales. (Copy)

Lachlan Macquarie (Limerick) to Murdoch Maclaine, 6 August 1839 (Item)

Believes his interests in New South Wales have been neglected; power of attorney given to Sir Maurice O'Connell; wife is with her family in Jura.


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