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Collection consists of four imperial patents: by Anna I, promoting Cavril Dmitriev to the rank of major (1739); by Peter III, promoting Ivan Dmitriev to the rank of captain (1762); by Catherine II, appointing Ivan Dmitriev to the rank of ensign (1787); and by Alexander I, appointing Ivan Dmitriev to the rank of privy councillor (1810). The latter two may concern Ivan Ivanovich Dmitriev (1760-1837), Minister of Justice under Alexander I.

von Linder's manuscript "Journal von der Russischen Campagne anno 1770 gegen die Turckische Armee" describes the Russian-Turkish campaign of 1770, and especially his own role in it as a lieutenant.