Watch List notes:

Letter of introduction, handwritten and dated 1852, from Robert Stewart, Lord Provost of Glasgow for his brother James Stewart on his departure to Australia; together with personal letters (2) dated 1926 to Mrs Stewart of Melbourne C/- Dunlop Rubber Co, Edinburgh, from Lady Stewart of Murdostoun Castle; small booklet on Clan Stewart. First letter with foxing, edges torn, seal cracked and has been repaired with tape along six foldlines, poor - good very fine. (4 items)

Robert Stewart (1810-1866) took over ownership of the Omoa Ironworks on the death of his father, c1820s, later taking up residence in Murdostoun Castle. He was a member of Glasgow Town Council in 1842 and served as Lord Provost 1848-1854.