Copy, 17th century, of five prose tracts of William Drummond, of Hawthornden, the poet, written between 1638 and 1642 about the time of Rebellion and Civil War in the reign of Charles I.
Scope and Contents
(i) `Irene. A remonstrance for Concord Amitie and Love amongst his Majesties subjects; written after his Declaratione published 20 September 1638’ (folio 1).
(ii) `The Load-Starr or Directorie to the new world and transe-formations` (folio 41).
(iii) `The Magicall Mirror or A declaratione upon the arising of the N[oblemen] B[arons] G[entlemen] and B[urgesses] in Armes, 1 April 1639` (folio 48 verso).
(iv) `Quarees of State`, undated (folio 58).
(v) `Remoras For the nationall legue between Scotland and England 1642` (folio 62 verso).
Dates
- Creation: 1638-1642.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (66 + many blank folios. Octavo.)
Language of Materials
English
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.196.
Bibliography
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 16 01 2015
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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