'The descent probative, branches, and relations of R.M., engr. in Edr.', i.e., Robert Mylne, son of the antiquary, 'by the mother ... Collected from a great many . . . authentick documents in my own custody', with additions and corrections by the father., 1728.
File
Identifier: MS.2094
Scope and Contents
The families chiefly described are those of Govean or Govan (page 1), Forrester of Denovan (page 29), Rind (page 37), Row (the reformer and his descendants) (page 43), Geddie (page 57), and Avery (page 101); detailed accounts are given of some individuals, with extracts from their correspondence. At the beginning (folio ii) is a fragment of an account of Mr John Govean, Minister of Campsie, followed by a list of contents. At the end are miscellaneous notes.
Dates
- Creation: 1728.
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Extent
77 Leaves ; Octavo.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
iii folios + 148 pages.
Bibliography
See ‘A book of Scotish pasquils, &c.’, edited by James Maidment (Edinburgh, 1827), pages vii-viii, xv-xvi, xxiii-xxv.
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Repository Details
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National Library of Scotland
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manuscripts@nls.uk