National Covenant. An ornamental copy, written by John Laurie, writer, Edinburgh. It has thirteen (?twelve) signatures including those of Rothes, Loudoun, Balmerino, and Lindsay., 1639.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.20.6.15
Scope and Contents
This copy was probably written between 9 May and 30 August 1639. It was probably signed to mark the defection of Lord George Gordon, eldest son of the Marquis of Huntly to the covenanting cause. Huntly and Lord George were taken prisoner in April 1639 and transported to Edinburgh. Subsequent pressure from the Marquis of Argyll – Lord Gordon’s uncle – induced the young man to sign. His signature is the twelfth on the Covenant.
Dates
- Creation: 1639.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Parchment.
Physical Description
0.00 linear metres82.00 x 56.00 centimetres
Dimensions
82.00 x 56.00 centimetres
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk