Call Number:

SCRC 110

Repository:

Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center

Extent:

0.01 linear feet (1 folder)

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

David Stewart Erskine, Earl of Buchan Letter, SCRC 110, Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Date:

1806

Creator:

Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829

Form:

Correspondence

Abstract:

David Stewart Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan, was born in Scotland and educated privately at home. He also studied at the University of Glasgow where he pursued his interest in designing, etching, and engraving. The Earl of Buchan pursued many interests and occupations throughout his life including agriculture, antiquarianism, and politics. He was a patron of the arts and a man of letters. There were approximately 1,635 letters in his papers after his death. Buchan had a penchant for writing members of the Royal family, evidenced by the over 1600 letters left at death, and was known to have had considerable influence with George III.

Letter to Princess Elizabeth thanking her for the drawing of a basket of flowers which she sent him. Earl of Buchan notes that he has given this drawing to George Walker of the Drawing Academy of Edinburgh as a model of excellence for his students.