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Seventeenth century manuscript of decisions by Thomas Hamilton, 1st Earl of Haddington, titled 'Practicks observed befor the Lords of Session'., 1609-1611, 1622-1623.

 Item
Identifier: MS.2707

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Many of the manuscripts contain notes, indexes, etc., by George Neilson.

Dates

  • Creation: 1609-1611, 1622-1623.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

169 Leaves ; Folio.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Undetermined

Arrangement

iv + 163 folios.

Other Finding Aids

There is a subject index (folio 133).

Custodial History

The name 'James Lockhart' is inscribed (folio ii).

Bibliography

Other copies are noted by Hector McKechnie, 'Practicks, 1469-1700', in ‘An introductory survey of the sources and literature of Scots law’, ‘Stair Society’, volume i ( 1936).

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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