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Copy, early 18th century, of `A Discourse concerning the three Unions betwixt Scotland and England’, an apparently unpublished work, written circa 1670.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.31.7.7

Scope and Contents

The affairs which are discussed include James VI’s succession to the English throne, the proposals for a more entire union of Scotland and England made early in James`s reign and the proposals for a legislative union made in 1669-1670 by Charles II.

Dates

  • Creation: Circa 1670.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (93 folios (several blank). Quarto.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

The manuscript was acquired by the Advocates’ Library before 1776.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

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

Related Materials

This manuscript corresponds with an earlier copy of the work, Adv.MS. 31.7.13. In neither manuscript is the author mentioned.

Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland
Date
13 07 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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