Diary of Sir William Drummond, son of the poet, and successor to the Hawthornden estates.
Scope and Contents
The diary is fairly full for 1657, and contains references to William Drummond's visits to Edinburgh and the proclamation of the Lord Protector there; his meetings and journeys with the neighbouring lairds; visitors to Hawthornden; the death of his brother Ludovick; and the progress of his courtship. After 1657 and his marriage, the entries are mainly confined to transactions concerning the estates.
Dates
- Creation: 1657-1659.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
73 Leaves ; Small octavo.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
73 folios.
Custodial History
The diairy was bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1937.
- 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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