‘True relatione of the proceidings of those matters which concernes the Kirk of Scotland fra the first of August 1637’ by John Leslie, Earl of Rothes; with two related papers by Sir George McKenzie, first Earl of Cromarty.
Scope and Contents
The volume, written under the direction of James Erskine, Lord Justice Clerk, contains the follows:
(i) ‘True relation of the proceedings which concern the Kirk from 1 August 1637’ by the Earl of Rothes, copied from a copy of the original (page 1);
(ii) 'A vindication of our reformation from the charge of tumult & rebellion' (page 349);
(iii) A notice, 1708, regarding the preservation of the volumes of the Records of the General Assemble (page 382).
Dates
- Creation: 17th century-18th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
192 Leaves ; Small quarto.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
384 pages.
Other Finding Aids
The description is based on the “Catalogue of the manuscripts in the Advocates’ Library. III. History” (F.R.186).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.
Bibliography
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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