Religious verse composed by James Cuninghame of Barns, a travelling Quietist preacher., 1710-1712.
File
Identifier: MS.2686
Scope and Contents
Each poem has the date and place of composition for a heading, and among the places mentioned are Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and London. The poems seem to have been written from dictation, and contain corrections and additions, possibly in the author’s hand. A few poems are addressed to 'J. C., my Child'.
Dates
- Creation: 1710-1712.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
140 Leaves ; Folio.
Arrangement
ii + 138 folios.
Separated Materials
See also MS.5166, where many of these poems appear.
Bibliography
For James Cuninghame, see G D Henderson, ‘Mystics of the North-East’, ‘Spalding Club’, (Aberdeen, 1934), pages 191, and what follows.
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Repository Details
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk