Copies, early 17th century, in French, of treaties drawn up between France and her various allies, 1552-1615.
Scope and Contents
Also included is a copy of a memoir of Henri IV by Pierre Jeannin, in a different hand from the rest of the volume (folio 1), a number of instructions to ambassadors, commissions, and other related material, and a table of contents (folio 264).
Dates
- Creation: 1552-1615.
Language of Materials
French, Middle (circa 1300-1600)
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (iii + 267 folios. Quarto.)
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Binding of 17th-century green sheepskin, gilt-stamped and bearing the royal arms.
Custodial History
The manuscript was part of the papers of Sir James Balfour of Denmilne (Denmilne number 53). It was bought by the Advocates’ Library in 1698.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.
Bibliography
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 20 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
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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