Alexander Brodie d. 1770
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Alexander BRODIE of Lethen, d.1770
Biographical Note
Son of Alexander Brodie of Lethen, Nairnshire, and Sophia Campbell of Calder (Cawdor). Member of Parliament for Nairnshire, 1735-1741. He supported the government during the 1745 rebellion, raising troops to join General Cope’s army.
Books
Used an engraved bookplate (Franks 3810): Brodie, Alexander, of Lethen, Esqr.
The extent and disposition of his library is not known.
Sources
- Gambier Howe, E. R. J. Franks bequest: catalogue of British and American book plates bequeathed to the ... British Museum. London, 1903.
- History of Parliament.