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Collection of state papers of the reigns of James VI and Charles I made by Sir James Balfour of Denmilne, Lord Lyon King of Arms.

 Collection
Identifier: Adv.MSS.33.1.1-33.1.15
Scope and Contents

The collection is known both as the `Denmilne State Papers` and the `Denmilne Collection`. Less formally it is often referred to as the `Denmilne Manuscripts`.

Dates: 1548-1641.

Papers concerning the Society of Writers to His Majesty`s Signet.

 File
Identifier: Adv.MS.29.3.6
Scope and Contents

The papers include copies of acts and proposals to prevent abuses within the Society, 1666-1699 (folio 3); a declaration of loyalty to William III, 1701 (folio 19); and petitions to the Society, 1699-1733 (folio 21).

Dates: 1632-1733.

Six letters of Robert Hamilton and three of Richard Wilson, managers of theatrical companies.

 File
Identifier: Acc.7510
Scope and Contents

Concerning applications for licences to perform at Perth.

With two associated manuscript petitions, a printed proposal, and two playbills.

Dates: 1793-1794.