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Manuscript copy, early 18th century, of the `Memoirs Concerning the Affairs of Scotland. From Queen Ann`s Accession to the Throne to the Commencement of the Union of the two Kingdoms of Scotland and England in May 1707. With an Account of the Origin and Progress of the designed Invasion from France in March 1708. And some Short Reflections on the Ancient State of Scotland`, 1714, by George Lockhart of Carnwath.

 Series
Identifier: Adv.MSS.6.1.10-6.1.11

Scope and Contents

George Lockhart`s ‘Memoirs’ were published in 1714, and went through three editions in that year. The 2nd and 3rd editions contained the `Appendix`, which is included in this manuscript. The Introduction (pages xi-xxx) is omitted.

A note in George Chalmers` handwriting is recorded on folio 1: `N.B. The names are all written plainly in this fine and accurate MS. and no blanks.`

Dates

  • Creation: 1714, or after.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (2 volumes. Folio.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

The manuscript was bought by the Advocates` Library at Sotheby`s sale, 20 May 1897, lot 672. Each volume has the book-plate of George Chalmers.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.

Existence and Location of Copies

Microfilm available: Mf.Sec.MSS.129.

Bibliography

`Catalogus Librorum Manuscriptorum in Bibliotheca D. Thomae Phillipps, Bt.` (1837-1871): manuscripts 14053 and 22268.
Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland
Date
11 12 2013
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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