Extracts from published sources and some notes and other writings compiled by John Young, volume 4, with later additions by Charles Baxter., 1828-circa 1833, circa 1855.
Scope and Contents
Charles Baxter, who acquired the papers after Young’s death, added notes and extracts of his own especially from kirk session and other records (folios 49 verso-74 verso ; folios 49 verso-58 verso derive ultimately from MS.Wod.Fol.XXXII, folios 290-293), and (folios 97-146) from sections 31 and 32 (xxxvi-xxxvii) of the Auchinleck Manuscript (Adv.MS.19.2.1, folios 263-277). Baxter was responsible for having this volume bound in covers similar to those of Adv.MSS.31.5.6-31.5.8.
Many leaves are blank.
Dates
- Creation: 1828-circa 1833, circa 1855.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (146 + many blank folios (folios 81-96 blank).)
Language of Materials
From the Item: English
Custodial History
Charles Baxter`s book-label is pasted inside the front cover.
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilm available: Mf.Sec.MSS.697 (part only).
Repository Details
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