`Book of Opinions`, volumes 2 and 3, containing copies of opinions and memorials of English Crown counsel in matters of customs and excise arising in the Exchequer or Treasury.
Series
Identifier: Adv.MS.28.3.1(i)-(ii)
Scope and Contents
The volumes were copied in July 1751 for John Maule, Baron of the Court of Exchequer in Scotland, from other copies belonging to the Board of Customs in Edinburgh.
Dates
- Creation: 1727-1746.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (2 volumes. Folio.)
Language of Materials
English
Other Finding Aids
Each volume contains an alphabetical index of contents making references mostly to subjects and places.
Custodial History
The volumes have the bookplate of Baron Maule. They were bought by the Advocates’ Library in 1782.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Deposited, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates.
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 03 07 2015
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk