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‘Christian. Spiritual Poems on Several Subjects, Relating to the conduct of providence and cases of the soul. In four parts. Part I’, by James Meikle, a surgeon of Carnwath, probably written between 1750 and 1780.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.19.3.20

Scope and Contents

As explained by the author in his Preface to the Reader, the poems were written over a period of many years, with additions and revisions being made at later dates. This first part contains 101 poems, only a few of which are dated.

According to ‘The Life of James Meikle’, it was Meikle`s intention to publish the poems in four volumes, but for various reasons, publication never took place.

Dates

  • Creation: ?1750-?1780.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (85 folios. Quarto.)

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.727 (manuscript may not have been filmed in full).

Bibliography

‘Life of James Meikle’ (Glasgow, 1821).
Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland
Date
13 04 2015
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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