The contents are as follows: Twenty-three pieces of music, mid 17th century, chiefly dances, in French lute tablature (MS.9451);

About 100 pieces of music, mid 17th century, chiefly dances, in French lute tablature (MS.9452);

Treble part book of seven dance pieces, 3rd quarter of 17th century, by 'Mr Simpsone' (Christopher Simpson?). (MS.9453);

Seventy-seven pieces of music, dances, songs, and Scots airs, for violin, [circa 1675] (MS.9454);

First treble, second treble, and bass part books of pieces of music, 3rd quarter of 17th century, chiefly dances, for viols (MSS.9455-9457);

Seventeen pieces, 3rd quarter of 17th century, for keyboard, including arrangements of Scots melodies (MS.9458).