Autograph manuscripts of dramas and other works of Sir David Erskine., Early 19th century.
Scope and Contents
(i) `Thomas the Rhymer or The Earlston Prophecies. A Berwickshire Revel in two acts.` With corrections at the end. (Folios 1-36).
(ii) `The Exorcist of Selkirk and Newark, or Widow Wilson of Hawick. A Fairy Revel in two acts`. The paper is watermarked 1827. (Folios 37-83).
(iii) `Conspiracy against the Braganzas, or The Duke of Medina Sidonia`s Challenge. ‘An Historical Drama in three acts`. The paper is watermarked 1827. (Folios 84-131).
(iv) ‘Beauties of Fairy Dean, or Melrose by Moonlight. A Fairy Revel.` (Folios 132-159).
(v) `The Countess of Northumberland, or The Trial of Count Konigsmark, alias Carlo Guski. A Tragedy.` The paper is watermarked 1827. (Folios 160-183).
(vi) `The Baron of Langlands rose by day and spurr`d his Courser on. A Comedy in three acts.` (Folios 184-228).
(vii) `The Miller of Calder`, a comedy in five acts. The paper is watermarked 1827. (Folios 229-293).
Dates
- Creation: Early 19th century.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (i + 293 folios. Folio and under.)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilms available:
Mf.Sec.MSS.114;
Mf.Sec.MSS.760.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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