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Transcript of parts of volumes xiv-xxiv, xxvi-xliii, of the diary of Archibald Johnston of Warriston.

 Series
Identifier: MSS.6247-6259

Scope and Contents

The transcript, though incomplete, contains, in addition to the material used in the printed text, prayers, religious meditations, and particulars of the health and establishment of Archibald Johnston's family.

Dates

  • Creation: 1655-1661.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

13 Volumes ; Quarto.

Language of Materials

Undetermined

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented, 1950, by the Council of the Scottish History Society.

Bibliography

The transcripts were used in the preparation of ‘Diary of Sir Archibald Johnston of Wariston’, volume iii, edited by James D Ogilvie (Scottish History Society, 1940). Only entries relating to Johnston's public life appear in the printed text.
Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
Description rules
International Standard for Archival Description - General
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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