Manuscript, seventeenth century, of 'Diurnal of occurrents, 1513-1572', based, perhaps indirectly, on the same original as the Pollok Manuscript, published as ‘A diurnal of remarkable occurrents’.
Scope and Contents
The manuscript differs considerably from the Pollok Manuscript; in parts it is fuller, but it ends in 1572 (page 299 of the Bannatyne volume).
A note of the donor (folio ii) suggests it is one of the Demnilne Manuscripts.
Dates
- Creation: Late 16th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
87 Leaves
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
iii + 84 + many blank folios.
Custodial History
The volume contains an inscription of John Adamson, Principal of the College of Edinburgh, presenting it to Colonel Charles Fairfax, the antiquary, 1650 (folio i), and the bookplate of Hugh, Viscount Cholmondeley. A note, 1852, by John Richardson, of Kirklands, Writer to the Signet, on its provenance occurs on folio iii verso.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1947, by William Watt, Writer to the Signet.
Separated Materials
The hand is closely similar to that in which is transcribed most of MSS.2056-2057.
Bibliography
Physical Description
The manuscript is bound in contemporary vellum on which are stamped the initials L.K. supporting a crowned thistle.
Genre / Form
- 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
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