Manuscripts of 'Relatione del Turco riscrita per il Clarmo. Marin Cavalli doppo la sua legatione in Senato Veneto', [1560], and an untitled speech, undated, apparently addressed to the Venetian Senate., 16th century.
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of manuscripts on a wide variety of subjects, many copied from manuscript or printed works, and chiefly dating from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Among them are some account-books, diaries, and other manuscripts of family interest (including a few concerning the 2nd Earl of Buckinghamshire, father of the 6th Marchioness of Lothian), but very few letters.
Dates
- Creation: 16th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
86 Leaves ; Quarto.
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: Undetermined
Arrangement
86 folios.
The 'Relatione...' begins on folio 1, the speech on folio 33.
Custodial History
The manuscript is inscribed 'Ex apographis Melchioris Guilandini’, presumably Melchior Wieland, the German naturalist (see MSS.5732, 5734).
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Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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