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1GB3219/SL/D1062Macdonald of Viewfield papers1736-2003Reference Code:GB3219/SL/D1062Title:Macdonald of Viewfield PapersDates of creation:1736-2003Extent of the unit of description:7 linear metresCreators:Macdonald family of Viewfield, Skye, and their Mackinnon relationsAdministrative/Biographical History:Harry Macdonald (d. 1873, aged 74) Writer to the Signet, son of a cobbler in Dingwall,married Joanna Macleod (d. 1885, aged 65) daughter of Dr Alexander Macleod, factoron estates of Lord Macdonald and succeeded his father in law in that position. HarryMacdonald took lease on Viewfield from Lord Macdonald in 1846; and founded the legalfirm of Macdonald and Fraser in PortreeHarry and Joanna Macdonald had five sons:Alexander Macdonald, (1840-1899), was born in Portree 3 April 1840, educated at theparish school at Portree, at Inverness Royal Academy where he was dux of the year,and at Edinburgh University, which he left without taking a degree due to eye problems.He qualified as law agent in 1863 and went into partnership with his father, who wasagent for the National Bank. After his father’s death, he continued the firm of Macdonaldand Fraser (see D123 and D293), and was sole agent for the bank in Portree. In 1879,he became factor to Lord Macdonald after his father, having already been appointed tosimilar positions for the Macleod, Kilmuir and Strathaird Estates. He was also Secretaryto the Skye Diatomite Company, formed in partnership with his brothers John and Harryin July 1886, for the mining and sale of diatomite. In 1886, he resigned the factorship ofall the estates that he served in this capacity, except Strathaird, but continued as lawagent for all the proprietors on Skye, and was also Clerk and Treasurer of the SchoolBoards of 5 parishes, member of 7 Parochial Boards and Chairman of 3, as well as aColonel of the Inverness-shire Volunteers. In addition, he acted as agent forGB3219/07/08/2006; 11/05/2011; 24/01/2012
2Conservative candidates in elections from 1880 onwards. He retired from all businessexcept the bank agency in 1898, and died in Hastings in 1899, aged 59George Rainey MacdonaldThomas Macdonald, Surgeon General, Indian Army.John Macdonald, indigo planter in India, retuned to Skye and took lease of PortreeHouse on his return from IndiaHarry Macdonald, (d.1905), indigo planter in India, returned to Skye, took lease toViewfield assigned to him by his father’s trustees, 1885; he made extensive alterationsand additions to house with the help of architect Alexander Ross. He married in 1881Flora Mackinnon (b. 1858), daughter of John Mackinnon (1811-1895), son of DrFarquhar Mackinnon of Kyle (d. 1847), and Isabella Macleod. Flora Mackinnon hadseveral brothers and sisters:Donald William Mackinnon (d.1912)Farquhar Mackinnon (1852-1931)—married Mary Reid (Molly) in IndiaJohn Mackinnon (d. 1936)Margaret Campbell Mackinnon, married name Maclean (1848-1917)Mary Anne MacLachlan Mackinnon (1853-1929)Jane Christina Mackinnon (1861-1932)Harry and Flora Macdonald had four daughters and two sons:Isabella Macleod Macdonald (b. 1882)Mary Henderson Macdonald (b. 1883)Johanna Campbell Macdonald (1885-1964)Flora MacdonaldAlexander Macdonald (died young)Col. John (Jock) Macdonald (1890-1980) went to India after 1911 and married EvelynMaud Logan (1901-1993) in Calcutta in 1924. He was a Scottish rugby cap and servedin the army in both World Wars. In the Second, he served in the Burma campaign withthe Indian Army, commanding a construction unit on the Burma Road, and was inRangoon for the Japanese surrender. After the war, he stayed in India as a tea planter inAssam until 1948, when he returned to Skye. In 1954, he and his wife Evelyn began torun Viewfield House as a bed & Breakfast establishment, and he became a well-knownfigure for his involvement with and promotion of piping, shinty, Highland games and theGaelic language. He bought Viewfield outright in 1976 and died in 1980, aged 90.Col John and Evelyn Macdonald had one son:Major John Harry Logan Macdonald, b. Madras (1930-1970), who married Ann DudleyFitzpatrick (b. 1930) in London in 1955, and had three children, among them John HughMacdonald (b. 1956, in Nairn), who married Linda Susan Ellis (b. 1957).Scope and Content:Skye and British Diatomite Companies: correspondence and associated papers 18851904, accounts 1886-1900, receipts and receipted wage bills 1893-1899, loose papersGB3219/07/08/2006; 11/05/2011; 24/01/2012
3and plans c1886-1901, contractors’ stock books 1897-1899, printed promotional materialc1900, sundry printed items c1887-1902, modern notes on Skye diatomite, 1992-2005,diatomite samples; Mackinnons of Kyle: historical and genealogical papers 1736-2003,Kyle house papers 1884-1929, papers of Mary Anne MacLachlan Mackinnon c1924,papers of Margaret Campbell MacLean, nee Mackinnon 1912-1917, papers of FarquharMackinnon 1894-1930, papers of Mary Mackinnon, nee Reid 1894-1934, papers of JaneChristina Mackinnon 1911-1932, papers of A. D, and L. K. S. Mackinnon c1910-1936,papers relating to Australian Mackinnons c1925-1930, sundry Mackinnon papers c19121936; Harry Macdonald: papers relating to indigo and sugar interests 1873-1904, legaland official papers 1881-1905, notices of the death of his brother Alexander Macdonald1899, architectural drawings regarding Viewfield House c1896, papers relating to whisky1896-1898, correspondence 1881-1905, bills and receipts 1875-1905, account books1897-1904, cheque books 1879-1903, game books 1889-1892, papers regarding his sonAlexander Macdonald 1903, printed material 1842-1905; Flora Macdonald neeMackinnon: correspondence 1888-1942, accounts bills and receipts 1876-1944, diaries1882, printed material 1907-1930; Johanna Campbell Macdonald: British Red Crosspapers 1920-1945, papers relating to executries of her aunts Mary Anne MacLachlanMackinnon and Jane Christina Mackinnon 1931-1935, papers relating to musical anddramatic interests 1927-1935, general financial papers 1924-1945, printed material1922-1962; Colonel John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: papers relating to piping andSkye Highland games, including sheet music1808-1980, personal and official papers1916-1976, general business papers 1953-1979, plans and maps 1972-1976,correspondence 1943-1979, newspaper cuttings 1950-1980, printed material 1898-1979;Evelyn Macdonald, nee Logan: personal official papers 1902-1966, certificates andtestimonials 1915-1984, legal papers 1980-1989, financial and banking papers 18461989, Skye hospital papers 1952-1989, correspondence 1928-1990, accounts 19431990, notebooks c1911-1989, historical and genealogical papers concerning the Logansof Restalrig c1954-1991, newspaper cuttings 1942-1986, prints and drawings c1934,printed material 1916-1987; Other Macdonald papers: copies of documents concerningTreaslane estate from 1781 to 1981 in the Scottish Record Office, 1986-1987, SkyeCamanachd Club papers 1895-2003, printed material 1985, sundry items; Photographs,19th-20th centuriesAppraisal:Several printed books, mainly fiction, were returned to the depositor, as was some of thedepositor’s personal correspondence, and correspondence of members of theMacdonald family still living. A copy of Rev. Donald Mackinnon’s The Macleods ofArnisdale (1929) from this collection has been placed with the Highland CouncilGenealogy service.Accruals:Accruals possibleSystem of Arrangement:The papers are arranged in 9 series, as follows:SL/D1062/1: Skye Diatomite and British Diatomite Companies, 1886-1904GB3219/07/08/2006; 11/05/2011; 24/01/2012
4SL/D1062/2: Mackinnon Papers, Kyle, 1736-2003SL/D1062/3: Harry Macdonald, 1842-1910SL/D1062/4: Flora Macdonald, nee Mackinnon, 1876-1944SL/D1062/5: Johanna Campbell Macdonald, 1920-1962SL/D1062/6: Colonel John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald, 1808-1980SL/D1062/7: Evelyn Maud Macdonald, nee Logan, 1902-1990SL/D1062/8: Other Macdonald papers, 1895-2003SL/D1062/9: Photographs, 19th-20th centuriesLanguage:Mostly English, but a small amount of material is in Gaelic and NorwegianRelated Units of Description:Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre GB3219/SL/D123—papers relating to legal practiceof Alexander Macdonald and the British Diatomite Company; GB3219/SL/D293—furtherMacdonald family papers, especially relating to Alexander and Harry MacdonaldArchivist’s Note:Description by Alex du Toit; revised by Anne MacLeodRules and Conventions:ISAD(G) General International Standard Archival Description,2nd Edition, 2000Date of Description:List written 2008; revisions made 25 May 2011 and 24 January 2012GB3219/07/08/2006; 11/05/2011; 24/01/2012
5SL/D1062/1SKYE DIATOMITE AND BRITISH DIATOMITECOMPANIES1885-1904SL/D1062/1/1Skye Diatomite and British DiatomiteCompanies— general businesscorrespondence and associated papers1885-1904SL/D1062/1/1/1General business correspondence andassociated papers: file arranged inalphabetical order by creator1888-1897SL/D1062/1/1/1/1Albright and Wilson to Alexander Macdonald:enquiry about use of diatomite for lining furnace12/12/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/2Askham Bros & Wilson Ltd, Yorkshire Steel &Engineering Works to Alexander Macdonald:ordering half a hundredweight of fossil meal07/12/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/3Begg, Dunlop & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co.:forwarding extract from report on unsuitability ofDiatomaceous Earth for use in sugar refinery03/08/1894SL/D1062/1/1/1/4Begg, Dunlop & Co. to Alexander Macdonald:forwarding extract from letter from CawnporeSugar Works stating that Diatomaceous Earthfrom Skye inferior to that from Aberdeenshire31/07/1894SL/D1062/1/1/1/5Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China toAlexander Macdonald, stating that H. E. Ltd arecreditworthy18/08/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/6Chrystal & Auzou, Mineral and ChemicalMerchants to Alexander Macdonald: requestingsample of Keiselguhr (diatomite)18/05/1894SL/D1062/1/1/1/7Chrystal & Auzou, Mineral and ChemicalMerchants to Alexander Macdonald:acknowledging receipt of sample of diatomite andcommenting on demand24/05/1894SL/D1062/1/1/1/8Chrystal & Auzou, Mineral and ChemicalMerchants to Alexander Macdonald: concerningpossible use of diatomite in sugar refining16/06/1894SL/D1062/1/1/1/9Chubb & Son, Lock and Safe Co. to SkyeDiatomite Co.: requesting sample23/11/1892GB3219/07/08/2006; 11/05/2011; 24/01/2012
6SL/D1062/1/1/1/10Croggon & Co. to Alexander Macdonald:concerning testing of sample and possible use ofdiatomite by their company27/01/1893SL/D1062/1/1/1/11Dexter & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co.: inability toplace any orders at present16/12/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/12Howarth Erskine Ltd to Alexander Macdonald:placing of diatomite on market in Singapore14/11/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/13Alfred E. Fletcher to Alexander Macdonald:concerning questions asked about diatomite bythe Under Secretary for Scotland and its use as acovering for boilers02/01/1892SL/D1062/1/1//1/14A. Guinness, Son & Co to Skye Diatomite Co.:requesting sample19/09/1895SL/D1062/1/1/1/15Edwin H. Henwood, Naval Architect andShipbuilder to Alexander Macdonald: concerningtesting and analysis of diatomite and its use infirebricks10/07/1897SL/D1062/1/1/1/16Edwin H. Henwood, Naval Architect andShipbuilder to Alexander Macdonald: concerninguse of diatomite in firebricks16/06/1896SL/D1062/1/1/1/17Prof. Andrew Jamieson to Alexander Macdonald:concerning experiments on non-conductors09/06/1893SL/D1062/1/1/1/18William J. Dale for Prof. Jamieson to AlexanderMacdonald: concerning experiments22/06/1893SL/D1062/1/1/1/19JW Kitson to Skye Diatomite Co.: requestinginformation about their product10/11/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/20Matthew Keenan to Alexander Macdonald:requesting further information about requiredmaterial23/11/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/21Lime and Chemical Works, Barberton toAlexander Macdonald: concerning value ofdiatomite and opportunities for pool Building Material & Cement Co. toAlexander Macdonald: possibility of using Skyediatomite if it can be delivered in Liverpool at a09/11/1892GB3219/07/08/2006; 11/05/2011; 24/01/2012
7suitable figureSL/D1062/1/1/1/23George Mitchell, Consulting Engineer to Alexander 20/03/1894Macdonald: concerning unlikelihood of successfulbusiness being concluded between themSL/D1062/1/1/1/24George Mitchell, Consulting Engineer to Alexander 13/01/1893Macdonald: concerning discussion of diatomitebusiness with Macdonald’s brotherSL/D1062/1/1/1/25George Mitchell, Consulting Engineer to Alexander 11/01/1893Macdonald: concerning choice of a firm in Londonto take up sale of diatomiteSL/D1062/1/1/1/26George Mitchell, Consulting Engineer to Alexander 17/09/1892Macdonald: forwarding copy of ProvisionalSpecification No 19018 for ‘An Improved Methodof preparing and applying non-conductors of heat’SL/D1062/1/1/1/27George Mitchell to Alexander Macdonald:concerning continued progress and possibleprospects for use and sale of diatomite in India06/05/1891SL/D1062/1/1/1/28George Mitchell to John Macdonald: concerningprospects for use and sale of diatomite in India15/04/1891SL/D1062/1/1/1/29McGrigor, Donald & Co to Alexander Macdonald:concerning negotiations for purchase of FirhillWorks13/01/1888SL/D1062/1/1/1/30McGrigor, Donald & Co to Alexander Macdonald:purchase of Firhill Works11/01/1888SL/D1062/1/1/1/31McGrigor, Donald & Co to Alexander Macdonald:forwarding titles of property belonging to Mr J. E.Park and Sir Seymour Blane in connection withFirhill09/01/1888SL/D1062/1/1/1/32Copy letter, Alexander Macdonald to McGrigor,Donald & Co, concerning payments in connectionwith purchase of Firhill Works16/01/1888SL/D1062/1/1/1/33Thos. W. Mackay to Skye Diatomite Co.:requesting price list27/09/1892SL/D1062/1/1//1/34Donald Macdonald to Alexander Macdonald:requesting two samples23/11/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/35Neil McNeill to Alexander Macdonald: concerning10/09/1892GB3219/07/08/2006; 11/05/2011; 24/01/2012
8whether diatomite can be mixed with cement andrequesting further samplesSL/D1062/1/1/1/36Neil McNeill to Alexander Macdonald: concerningpossible use of diatomite in paint manufacture andsoap making05/08/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/37Robert McIvor to Alexander Macdonald:concerning his taking up agency for Skyediatomite in Birkenhead and noting competitionfrom German diatomite the use of which is firmlyestablished in the area21/09/1891SL/D1062/1/1/1/38McTear & Co to Alexander Macdonald:acknowledging receipt of samples09/12/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/39Naval Construction & Armaments Company toAlexander Macdonald: order for 2 bags ofdiatomite21/09/1891SL/D1062/1/1/1/40Nelson & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: ordering 1ton of diatomite14/12/1893SL/D1062/1/1/1/41Nelson & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning 28/10/1893competition and lower prices from Duff of GlasgowSL/D1062/1/1/1/42Nelson & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: difficulty inmaking up larger ordersSL/D1062/1/1/1/43Nelson & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning 03/08/1893experiments made with Skye diatomite andrequesting further samplesSL/D1062/1/1/1/44Nelson & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: concerning 01/07/1893terms of business arrangementsSL/D1062/1/1/1/45Nelson & Co. to Alexander Macdonald: expressinginterest in Skye diatomite and requesting samples24/06/1893SL/D1062/1/1/1/46The Paper Maker and British Paper Trade Journalto Alexander Macdonald: concerning use ofdiatomite in paper making29/01/1894SL/D1062/1/1/1/47J. Elliott Park to Alexander Macdonald:acknowledging receipt of telegram11/01/1888SL/D1062/1/1/1/48Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co. to23/02/1893Alexander Macdonald: are considering giving Skyediatomite a trial on main boilers of new steamer18/10/1893GB3219/07/08/2006; 11/05/2011; 24/01/2012
9being built at GreenockSL/D1062/1/1/1/49Paton & Hendry, Shipbrokers, to AlexanderMacdonald: quoting 15/ per ton for large boat toLondon10/06/1895SL/D1062/1/1/1/50Paton & Hendry, Shipbrokers, to AlexanderMacdonald: adhering to earlier offer quoting 5/6per ton freight for diatomite, Lealt to Glasgow24/09/1897SL/D1062/1/1/1/51John Macbean to Alexander Macdonaldconcerning Singapore agency arrangements26/08/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/52John Poynter, Son & Macdonalds, ManufacturingChemists, to Alexander Macdonald: concerningpossible outlets11/11/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/53Letter to Harbour Master, Portree, requestingnames of firms who can assist in shipping a cargoof diatomite13/06/1893SL/D1062/1/1/1/54John Ranking to Alexander Macdonald: chemist’sreport on sample of diatomite07/01/1893SL/D1062/1/1/1/55John Ranking to Alexander Macdonald: BMExplosive Co. wishes to place orders for diatomite16/12/1893SL/D1062/1/1/1/56John Ranking to Alexander Macdonald:concerning letter from Bristol saying that price forSkye diatomite is too high12/12/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/57John Ranking to Alexander Macdonald:concerning price quoted for 90 tons of diatomite tobe landed at Bristol30/11/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/58Telegram, John Ranking to Alexander Macdonald:requesting quote of lowest price for cargo of 80tons diatomite to BristolNov. 1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/59John Ranking to Alexander Macdonald: asking if 5hundredweight of diatomite for Rawlins & Son hasgone through21/11/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/60John Ranking to Alexander Macdonald:concerning unsatisfactory colour of diatomitesamples30/08/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/61John Ranking to Alexander Macdonald: statingthat Explosive Company chemist has found06/07/1891GB3219/07/08/2006; 11/05/2011; 24/01/2012
10samples of diatomite unsatisfactorySL/D1062/1/1/1/62Southall Bros and Barclay to AlexanderMacdonald: asking what reduction in price couldbe arranged11/10/1897SL/D1062/1/1/1/63D. Stewart & Co., Engineers, to Skye DiatomiteCo.: requesting sample28/12/1895SL/D1062/1/1/1/64James G. Swan & Co., Chemical Manufacturers,to Alexander Macdonald: concerning possible useof diatomite by F. Bealy & Co.02/03/1893SL/D1062/1/1/1/65James G. Swan & Co., Chemical Manufacturers,to Alexander Macdonald: concerning shipping ofdiatomite on steamer from Portree and freightprices17/12/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/66James G. Swan & Co., Chemical Manufacturers,to Alexander Macdonald: concerning 10 lbs ofdiatomite for McTear & Co., Belfast06/12/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/67James G. Swan & Co., Chemical Manufacturers,02/12/1892to Alexander Macdonald: concerning enquiries asto price and quantity by Hendry Bros. and samplesfor McTear and Co.SL/D1062/1/1/1/68James G. Swan & Co., Chemical Manufacturers,to Alexander Macdonald: various mattersconcerning diatomite: Mr Playfair to write toJamaica, report to be sent to Howarth Erskine,enquiry as to whether Reid Macfarlane have soleright to sell diatomite in Scotland and letters fromSingapore regarding Mr Macbean’s arrival22/11/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/69James G. Swan & Co., Chemical Manufacturers,to Alexander Macdonald: possibility of supplyingdiatomite to Demerara and Jamaica08/11/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/70James G. Swan & Co., Chemical Manufacturers,to Alexander Macdonald: use of diatomite bylocomotive builders, comparison of diatomite withasbestos, news regarding affairs in Singapore10/11/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/71James G. Swan & Co., Chemical Manufacturers,to Alexander Macdonald: concerning use ofdiatomite in houses07/10/1892GB3219/07/08/2006; 11/05/2011; 24/01/2012
11SL/D1062/1/1/1/72Reid Macfarlane & Co. to Alexander Macdonald:concerning report from Calcutta concerningsuperiority of diatomite to asbestos fornonconducting purposes21/10/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/73D. Stewart & Co., Engineers, to AlexanderMacdonald: informing him that diatomite is largelyused as a filtering medium on the Continent05/03/1896SL/D1062/1/1/1/74Ultramarine Manufacturing Co. to AlexanderMacdonald: asking if he can provide diatomite thatwill be a clear white when calcined31/05/1894SL/D1062/1/1/1/75Ultramarine Manufacturing Co. to AlexanderMacdonald: forwarding samples of calcineddiatomite25/01/1893SL/D1062/1/1/1/76JV Boyd Wilson to Alexander Macdonald: placingfirst order for diatomite and enquiring about futuresupply30/06/1894SL/D1062/1/1/1/77JV Boyd Wilson to Alexander Macdonald:concerning orders for diatomite and its use in hisbusiness21/07/1894SL/D1062/1/1/1/78JV Boyd Wilson to Alexander Macdonald:concerning favourable article on Skye diatomite inthe Glasgow Herald05/09/1895SL/D1062/1/1/1/79K. Mackenzie, Secretary, Arrol’s Bridge and RoofCo., to Messrs JW Simpson: concerning use ofdiatomite in Boyd Wilson’s system of FireproofFlooring22/10/1895SL/D1062/1/1/1/80JV Boyd Wilson to Alexander Macdonald:concerning meetings with John Macdonald, whohas used his influence on Sir John Muir regardingwork on new Art Gallery in Glasgow; work on theGlasgow Herald building19/10/1894SL/D1062/1/1/1/81JV Boyd Wilson to Alexander Macdonald:concerning mines and mining01/09/1892SL/D1062/1/1/1/82JV Boyd Wilson to Alexander Macdonald:concerning enquiries and discussions about theuse of diatomite in construction14/10/1891SL/D1062/1/1/1/83JV Boyd Wilson to Alexander Macdonald:01/10/1891GB3219/07/08/2006; 11/05/2011; 24/01/2012
12concerning loss of Central Agency job, possibleopportunity for selling diatomite in Liverpool,discussions about fireproofing and diatomite withHead of Manchester Fire Brigade, requests forsamplesSL/D1062/1/1/1/84JV Boyd Wilson to Alexander Macdonald:concerning tests on concrete blocks incorporatingdiatomite for strength and fireproof qualities11/08/1891SL/D1062/1/1/1/85JV Boyd Wilson to Alexander Macdonald:concerning plans to test diatomite for possible usein fire-resisting construction in floors, roof etc26/02/1891SL/D1062/1/1/1/86Letter from Alan Wilson: concerning whetherdiatomite can be used in bungalow walls04/10/1892SL/D1062/1/1/2General business correspondence andassociated papers: 1890-18961890-1895SL/D1062/1/1/2/1Letters, Andrew & John MacDonald, Chemists, toAlexander Macdonald requesting diatomitesamples, discussing diatomite prices, cost ofshipping from Portree04/08/189002/09/1890SL/D1062/1/1/2/2James Lockhart, Writer, to Alexander Macdonald:requesting his attendance at meeting of creditorsof James Elliot Park29/09/1890SL/D1062/1/1/2/3Postcard: Alexander Macdonald to correspondentin Genoa; in French12/12/1892SL/D1062/1/1/2/4Davis Bros. to Alexander Macdonald: requestingreturn of Xylolith samples14/06/1894SL/D1062/1/1/2/5Davis Bros. to Alexander Macdonald: concerningpossible purchase of English patent right forFerdinand Theimer’s process for manufacture ofXylolith26/05/1894SL/D1062/1/1/2/6Charles Erith & Co., Heating, Ventilating andDrying Engineers: notice of change of premisesand information about products; with promotionalbooklet25/06/1894SL/D1062/1/1/2/7Rud. A. Stoffert to Alexander Macdonald:concerning fire-resistant construction mixingdiatomite with cement26/06/1894GB3219/07/08/2006; 11/05/2011; 24/01/2012
13SL/D1062/1/1/2/8Telegram to Alexander Macdonald: concerningshipping of freight19/06/1894SL/D1062/1/1/2/9JH Dovener & Co., Sack and Bag Manufacturers:price list for sacks and bags01/07/1894SL/D1062/1/1/2/10Telegram to Alexander Macdonald: concerningarrangements for cargo19/07/1894SL/D1062/1/1/2/11Henry Pooley & Son to Alexander Macdonald:forwarding catalogue of patent weighing machinesand providing information about products;catalogue attached21/07/1894SL/D1062/1/1/2/12Henry Pooley & Son to Alexander Macdonald:account for weighing machine03/08/1894SL/D1062/1/1/2/13Brewers Grains Co. to Alexander Macdonald:requesting further information regarding enquiryabout drying machinery04/08/1894SL/D1062/1/1/2/14Chrystal & Auzou, Mineral and ChemicalMerchants, to Alexander Macdonald: concerningfuture business arrangements and experimentsmade with Macdonald’s diatomite sample byLiverpool sugar refiners24/08/1894SL/D1062/1/1/2/15RH Sinclair to Alexander Macdonald: concerningenquiries about work on new museum and artgallery in Glasgow09/02/1895SL/D1062/1/1/2/16Letter from John MacRae requesting shipdimensions15/02/1895SL/D1062/1/1/2/17Southall Bros. and Barclay to Skye Diatomite Co.,requesting specimen and price information09/12/1895SL/D1062/1/1/2/18Southall Bros. and Barclay to Skye Diatomite Co.,concerning sample of white diatomite forwarded toSkye Diatomite Co.18/12/1895SL/D1062/1/1/2/19The Northern Chronicle to Alexander Macdonald:account31/12/1895GB3219/07/08/2006; 11/05/2011; 24/01/2012
14SL/D1062/1/1/3General business correspondence andassociated papers 1893-1895: ‘MiscellaneousLetters received in connection with Diatomitefor the period From 9th Novem. 93 to 24th Feby1895. Arranged according to date 22/3/95’1893-1895SL/D1062/1/1/3/1James S. Low to Skye Diatomite Co., sendingsamples of hessian cloth and quoting prices forbags; samples attached09/11/1893SL/D1062/1/1/3/2James S. Low to Skye Diatomite Co., quotingprices for bags14/11/1893SL/D1062/1/1/3/3WB Emmerson for Percy Main to T. Atkinson,Newcastle: concerning account for bags sent toPortree28/11/1893SL/D1062/1/1/3/4Burnett, Christie & Co. to Alexander Macdonald:concerning payment for diatomite shipped toLondon28/11/1893SL/D1062/1/1/3/5W. Anderson Smith to Alexander Macdonald,requesting sample of diatomite for experimentalpurposes05/01/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/6W. Douglas Dugdale, Ultramarine ManufacturingCo.: letter stating that partnership with CFDSperling has been dissolved and hoping for futurebusiness31/01/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/7W. Anderson Smith to Alexander Macdonald,acknowledging receipt of sample13/01/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/8Howarth Erskine Ltd, Singapore, to AlexanderMacdonald: concerning information on uses ofdiatomite and future orders07/02/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/9Empty envelope addressed to AlexanderMacdonald, from Arrol’s Bridge and Roof Co.08/02/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/10Innes, Larkins & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co.,offering quotes for rates for shipping to foreignports; with General Shipping List of LondonSailings12/02/1894GB3219/07/08/2006; 11/05/2011; 24/01/2012
15SL/D1062/1/1/3/11The Engineer to Skye Diatomite Co.: particulars ofdiatomite advertisement26/02/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/12A. Haacke & Co. to Alexander Macdonald:pointing out that invoice sent is for sampleprovided five years previously and that samplesare usually provided free01/03/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/13The British Clayworker to Alexander Macdonald:concerning favourable opportunities for l Cyclone Co. to Skye Diatomite Co. askingif they wish to buy a Pulverizer for ll Bros & Barclay to Alexander Macdonald:memorandum of remittance09/03/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/16George Mitchell, Consulting Engineer, to10/03/1894Alexander Macdonald: regarding possibility oflarge orders for diatomite from George MacLellan& Co and necessity of taking care in quoting pricesSL/D1062/1/1/3/16Scotch Fossil Meal Co. to Alexander Macdonald:offering 800 empty bags for sale at moderate price11/09/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/17Farmer, Gray & Tottenham, Solicitors, toAlexander Macdonald: requesting payment ofmoney owed to Messrs. Crowe & Symmons forwork on diatomite machinery12/03/1894SL/D10621/1/3/18George Mitchell, Consulting Engineer, to14/03/1894Alexander Macdonald: asking what commission hecan expect if he sells his patent to Messrs.MacLellan, causing them to buy large quantities ofdiatomite; and whether they can sell diatomite inEngland without further expenseSL/D1062/1/1/3/19Telegram: Captain of the Udea to AlexanderMacdonald: will be sailing the following night20/03/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/20A. & J. Main & Co. to Alexander Macdonald:experiments show fossil meal unsuitable formodifying heat of iron buildings21/03/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/21Telegram: ‘Johnstonee’ to Alexander Macdonald:will be sailing the following night21/03/1894GB3219/07/08/2006; 11/05/2011; 24/01/2012
16SL/D1062/1/1/3/22Davis Bros. to Alexander Macdonald: sendingsamples of Xylolith and giving information aboutpurchase of patent for its manufacture and theopportunities for its use in preparation of ntosh Bros. to Alexander Macdonald:offering quotes for prices on barrows, picks andother equipment23/03/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/24Telegram: Alexander Macdonald to MissFerguson, National Bank, Portree, asking thatfeeding for cow be ordered06/04/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/25HJ Perlbach & Co. to Skye Diatomite Co., askingabout availability and price of fireproof paint19/04/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/26Postcard: Nelson & Co. to Alexander Macdonald:requesting supply of printed circulars s Crawford to Messrs. MacRae: concerningbags sent to Alexander Macdonald in Portreewhich it is claimed had holes eaten in them bymice26/04/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/28Telegram: ‘Macdonald’ to ‘Macdonald, bank,Portree’, regarding cargo25/04/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/29George MacLellan & Co. to Alexander Macdonald:concerning ordering of fossil meal28/04/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/30Telegram: Alexander Macdonald to ‘Macdonald,National Bank, Portree’, regarding legal businessand arrival of steamer30/04/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/31Burnett, Christie & Co. to Alexander Macdonald:requesting name of steamer being loaded forMessrs. Waddell & Sons03/05/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/32JD Foulis to Alexander Macdonald: enquiring ifthere are any mineral properties on Skye wheresoapstone has been found and asking aboutprices for delivery of cement clay08/05/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/33Burnett, Christie & Co. to Alexander Macdonald:noting that SS ‘Robin’ is to be loaded for Messrs.Waddell & Sons10/05/1894GB3219/07/08/2006; 11/05/2011; 24/01/2012
17SL/D1062/1/1/3/34JD Foulis to Alexander Macdonald: concerninguse of diatomite for boiler cement purposes andnoting that price seems high12/05/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/35Dr Alexander MacLeod to John Macdonald,requesting samples and address of SkyeDiatomite Co.’s Glasgow agent17/05/189?SL/D1062/1/1/3/36Lincoln & Co. to Alexander Macdonald, requestingsample and price quote for fossil meal delivered toGlasgow17/05/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/37HJ Perlbach & Co. to Alexander Macdonaldacknowledging receipt of letter17/05/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/38Telegram: Dr Alexander MacLeod to ‘Macdonald,National Bank, Portree’, requesting address ofSkye Diatomite Co.’s London agent21/05/1894SL/D1062/1/1/3/39H. Riddle, Chief Engineer,
Mackinnon and Jane Christina Mackinnon 1931-1935, papers relating to musical and dramatic interests 1927-1935, general financial papers 1924-1945, printed material 1922-1962; Colonel John Mackinnon (Jock) Macdonald: papers relating to piping and Skye Highland games, inc
