Diary of John Nicoll, Writer to the Signet.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.33.4.1
Scope and Contents
The diary records political and other events of the time, and includes copies of proclamations and other current publications.
Dates
- Creation: 1650-1667.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (488 folios. Folio.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
The manuscript belonged to Robert Wodrow, and is Folio MS. xxi in his catalogue of manuscripts (Wod.Qu.CIX).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.
Bibliography
The diary was edited by David Laing, as ‘Diary of public transactions and other occurrences, chiefly in Scotland’ (Edinburgh: Bannatyne Club, 1836).
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 22 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
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk