Statutes. Legislative acts.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Acts of a legislature declaring, commanding, or prohibiting something, expressed according to the forms necessary to constitute law. For regulations having the force of law issued by a government agency in order to interpret or implement the provisions of a statute, use ""administrative regulations."".
Found in 63 Collections and/or Records:
Microfilm of assorted 17th-century manuscripts.
Item
Identifier: Mf.Sec.MSS.360
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
Copies of Acts and minutes of sederunt of the second session of the first parliament of King William and Queen Marie, 15 April 1690, in a contemporary hand. (Adv.MS.15.2.12);Heraldic and genealogical material, 2nd quarter of 17th century, in the hand of Sir James Balfour (Adv.MS.15.2.13);Treatise, 1st half of 17th century, ‘On nobility’ by Sir James Balfour (Adv.MS.15.2.14);Description of Italy, its principal towns and most...
Dates:
2nd quarter of 17th century-1655.
Microfilm of manuscript concerning the offices of a herald.
Item
Identifier: Mf.Sec.MSS.791
Dates:
1st half of 16th century.
Microfilm of manuscript of the ‘Regiam Maiestatem'.
Item
Identifier: Mf.Sec.MSS.1092
Dates:
3rd quarter of 15th century.
Microfilm of manuscript of the ‘Regiam Maiestatem’, statutes, baron court laws, burgh and guild laws, in Scots, written by one A de D probably in the 1470s.
Item
Identifier: Mf.Sec.MSS.1109
Dates:
14th century-15th century.
Microfilm of manuscript of the Regiam Maiestatem, statutes, Leges Portuum, forest laws, Quoniam attachiamenta, burgh and guild laws, and other smaller legal texts, some in Scots.
Item
Identifier: Mf.Sec.MSS.902
Dates:
2nd half of 14th century-15th century.
Microfilm of manuscripts concerning orders of Collars and first statutes of the Ordre de Saint-Michel.
Item
Identifier: Mf.Sec.MSS.843
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
‘Original institutions of the princely orders of collars’ by Sir William Segar, [1603, or after] (Adv.MS.31.4.5), 25 frames;
Manuscript, 1469-1476, containing the first statutes of the Ordre de Saint-Michel drawn up in 1469, but not those of 1476. (Adv.MS.31.7.15), 26 frames.
Dates:
1469-1476, [1603, or after].
Minute books of the Perth Incorporation of Hammermen.
Series
Identifier: MSS.19239-19244
Scope and Contents
Formed to promote the interests of hammermen, the Incorporation's minute books contain statutes for the regulation of the crafts involved. These regulations are seen to be observed in the entries regarding the training of apprentices, admissions, and standards of goods produced. The majority of entries relate to financial matters such as fines for trading malpractices, and until the mid 16th century, to moral misdemeanours. Social functions of the Incorporation are shown in payments made to...
Dates:
1518-1893.
Minutes, letters, and accounts concerning the Faculty of Advocates Library regarding the proposal to build a new corridor.
File
Identifier: F.R.345/3
Dates:
1826-1831.
Miscellaneous manuscripts from the library at Newbattle Abbey., 16th century-?1935.
Series
Identifier: MSS.5829-5841
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The collection consists of manuscripts on a wide variety of subjects, many copied from manuscript or printed works, and chiefly dating from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Among them are some account-books, diaries, and other manuscripts of family interest (including a few concerning the 2nd Earl of Buckinghamshire, father of the 6th Marchioness of Lothian), but very few letters.
Dates:
16th century-?1935.
Miscellaneous papers, chiefly concerning Scotland.
File
Identifier: MS.19991
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows.
(i) Part of a volume of annuals of Scotland covering in some detail the years 1602-1624, and more superficially, 1628-1633 (folio 1);
(ii) Transcripts of Acts of the Parliament of Scotland, 1618, 1621, 1644, 1648 (folio 22);
(iii) Royal precept appointing David Muirhead of Drumpark tutor to John son of David Muirhead merchant burgess of Dumfries, 1670 (folio 40);
(iv) Minutes of meetings of the heritors of Berwickshire concerning roads within the county,...
Dates:
1618-1771.
Miscellaneous papers concerning entail., [?1805.]
File
Identifier: MS.16252
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows: (i) Act of 1805, disposition and deed of entail (folio 1); (ii) Signatures of resignation relating to the exchange of entail (folio 89); (iii) Copies of discharges and renunciations executed by heirs of entail (folio 111); (iv) Various papers (folio 192).
Dates:
[?1805.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Estate, political and some personal correspondence and papers, travel letters and journals, and military papers, of General Sir Thomas Graham of Balgowan and Lynedoch (1748-1843), created (1814) Baron Lynedoch, and of his kinsman and heir, Robert Graham, formerly Graeme, Advocate, of Balgowan and Redgorton (1784-1859), a Lord of the Treasury (1834), and their families.
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Correspondence and papers, legal papers, memoranda and reports, tacks, rent rolls and accounts concerning the administration of the Balgowan, Lynedoch and Redgorton estates.
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Papers and some related correspondence concerning private acts of parliament relating to exchanges of entail on the lands of Balgowan, to consequent sales of land, and to the Annadale executry.
Miscellaneous printed documents of the Minto family, chiefly relating to India., 1792-1812.
File
Identifier: MS.19575
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:(i) Copy of a private Act of Parliament for vesting the entailed estates of Melgund and Kynynmound in Trustees, 1792 (folio 1);(ii) A cutting from the ‘Calcutta Gazette Extraordinary’, 13 August 1807, reporting the investiture of Sir George Barlow as a Knight Companion of the Bath (folio 11);(iii) 'Regulations Proposed by the Court of Directors to the General Court for the most advantageous Management of the Company's Affairs...
Dates:
1792-1812.
Notarial copy, attested by Ashley Cooper, Clerk of the Parliaments, of the Act, 27 Geo. Ill c.35 concerning the lands and barony of Gorthy., [?1811.]
Item
Identifier: MS.16258
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Some letters, particularly in the first section of correspondence (MSS. 16198-215), also refer to more general political, military and social events.
Dates:
[?1811.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Estate, political and some personal correspondence and papers, travel letters and journals, and military papers, of General Sir Thomas Graham of Balgowan and Lynedoch (1748-1843), created (1814) Baron Lynedoch, and of his kinsman and heir, Robert Graham, formerly Graeme, Advocate, of Balgowan and Redgorton (1784-1859), a Lord of the Treasury (1834), and their families.
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Correspondence and papers, legal papers, memoranda and reports, tacks, rent rolls and accounts concerning the administration of the Balgowan, Lynedoch and Redgorton estates.
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Papers and some related correspondence concerning private acts of parliament relating to exchanges of entail on the lands of Balgowan, to consequent sales of land, and to the Annadale executry.
Notarial copy, attested by Ashley Cooper, Clerk of the Parliaments, of the Act, 27 Geo. Ill c.35 'for settling and securing certain parts and portions of the lands and barony of Williamston, the lands of Drumdewan, Lednock, mansion house of Lednock, and others' etc., [?1811.]
Item
Identifier: MS.16257
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Some letters, particularly in the first section of correspondence (MSS. 16198-215), also refer to more general political, military and social events.
Dates:
[?1811.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Estate, political and some personal correspondence and papers, travel letters and journals, and military papers, of General Sir Thomas Graham of Balgowan and Lynedoch (1748-1843), created (1814) Baron Lynedoch, and of his kinsman and heir, Robert Graham, formerly Graeme, Advocate, of Balgowan and Redgorton (1784-1859), a Lord of the Treasury (1834), and their families.
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Correspondence and papers, legal papers, memoranda and reports, tacks, rent rolls and accounts concerning the administration of the Balgowan, Lynedoch and Redgorton estates.
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Papers and some related correspondence concerning private acts of parliament relating to exchanges of entail on the lands of Balgowan, to consequent sales of land, and to the Annadale executry.
Papers and accounts concerning the University of Saint Andrews., 1438-1630.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.29.2.7
Scope and Contents
Most of the papers relate to, or resulted from the various Royal Commissions to Saint Andrews University in the late 16th century. Copy of the statutes of the Faculty of Theology, 1438; in Latin (folios 1-8). - This has been printed from other manuscripts in Hannay, page 112.Transcript, 1570, of the statutes of the Faculty of Arts, signed by John Rutherford; in Latin (folios 9-15). - This has been printed from another manuscript in Hannay, page...
Dates:
1438-1630.
Papers and correspondence concerning roads, building specifications and copies of acts., 1790-1820.
File
Identifier: MS.16274
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Some letters, particularly in the first section of correspondence (MSS. 16198-215), also refer to more general political, military and social events.
Dates:
1790-1820.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Estate, political and some personal correspondence and papers, travel letters and journals, and military papers, of General Sir Thomas Graham of Balgowan and Lynedoch (1748-1843), created (1814) Baron Lynedoch, and of his kinsman and heir, Robert Graham, formerly Graeme, Advocate, of Balgowan and Redgorton (1784-1859), a Lord of the Treasury (1834), and their families.
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Correspondence and papers, legal papers, memoranda and reports, tacks, rent rolls and accounts concerning the administration of the Balgowan, Lynedoch and Redgorton estates.
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Papers and correspondence concerning roads, bridges and churches.
Papers and some related correspondence concerning private acts of parliament relating to exchanges of entail on the lands of Balgowan, to consequent sales of land, and to the Annadale executry., 1786-1815.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.16247-16259
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Some letters, particularly in the first section of correspondence (MSS. 16198-215), also refer to more general political, military and social events.
Dates:
1786-1815.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Estate, political and some personal correspondence and papers, travel letters and journals, and military papers, of General Sir Thomas Graham of Balgowan and Lynedoch (1748-1843), created (1814) Baron Lynedoch, and of his kinsman and heir, Robert Graham, formerly Graeme, Advocate, of Balgowan and Redgorton (1784-1859), a Lord of the Treasury (1834), and their families.
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Correspondence and papers, legal papers, memoranda and reports, tacks, rent rolls and accounts concerning the administration of the Balgowan, Lynedoch and Redgorton estates.
Papers concerning the drainage on the Pow of Inchaffrey., 1696-1849.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.16288-16288A
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Some letters, particularly in the first section of correspondence (MSS. 16198-215), also refer to more general political, military and social events.
Dates:
1696-1849.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Estate, political and some personal correspondence and papers, travel letters and journals, and military papers, of General Sir Thomas Graham of Balgowan and Lynedoch (1748-1843), created (1814) Baron Lynedoch, and of his kinsman and heir, Robert Graham, formerly Graeme, Advocate, of Balgowan and Redgorton (1784-1859), a Lord of the Treasury (1834), and their families.
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Correspondence and papers, legal papers, memoranda and reports, tacks, rent rolls and accounts concerning the administration of the Balgowan, Lynedoch and Redgorton estates.
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Reports, memoranda and papers chiefly of or to Thomas Graham, Lord Lynedoch, or Robert Graham, concerning estate improvements, valuations and rentals, and general administration.
'Pow of Inchaffrey drainage act, 1846'., 1846.
Item
Identifier: MS.16288A
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Some letters, particularly in the first section of correspondence (MSS. 16198-215), also refer to more general political, military and social events.
Dates:
1846.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Estate, political and some personal correspondence and papers, travel letters and journals, and military papers, of General Sir Thomas Graham of Balgowan and Lynedoch (1748-1843), created (1814) Baron Lynedoch, and of his kinsman and heir, Robert Graham, formerly Graeme, Advocate, of Balgowan and Redgorton (1784-1859), a Lord of the Treasury (1834), and their families.
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Correspondence and papers, legal papers, memoranda and reports, tacks, rent rolls and accounts concerning the administration of the Balgowan, Lynedoch and Redgorton estates.
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Reports, memoranda and papers chiefly of or to Thomas Graham, Lord Lynedoch, or Robert Graham, concerning estate improvements, valuations and rentals, and general administration.
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Papers concerning the drainage on the Pow of Inchaffrey.
Regula of the Knights Templar, and works concerning ceremonial orders, heraldry and tournaments.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.32.6.9
Scope and Contents
The contents of the manuscript are as follows:(i) Statutes of the Order of the Garter in English (folio 1). The Statutes are those of Edward VI, 17 March 1552/1553, and are followed by a list of knights present at that Chapter. For other Statutes in English, see Adv.MS.31.7.18.(ii) `Regula pauperum commilitonum Christi templique salomonici` by Joannes Michaelensis, written in two hands of the 12th century (folio 18). The order of chapters differs from that given in...
Dates:
12th century-17th century.
'Sederunt Book of the Knights Companions of the Cape': number 1, 1764-July 1787., 1764-1787.
Item
Identifier: MS.2004
Scope and Contents
Contains the minutes of meetings, preceded by an introduction relating the history of the club, the statutes of the club, and a roll of Knights, giving their real names and club titles. Inside the front cover is a list of Knights alive in 1841.
Dates:
1764-1787.
Series of printed Acts of Parliament., 18th century.
File
Identifier: Acc.13827/289
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The papers cover six centuries worth of family and estate papers of the Forbes, the Stuart Forbes, and the Trefusis families. Alexander de Forbes (c.1380-1448) was created the 1st Lord Forbes around 1440, the Lords Forbes of Pitsligo were descended from Sir William Forbes, brother of Alexander. The title was created in 1633 for Alexander Forbes (d.1636). His descendant Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord Forbes of Pitsligo (1678-1762) forfeited his estates following his support for the Jacobites in...
Dates:
18th century.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Further papers of the Forbes and Stuart Forbes families of Fettercairn and Pitsligo, with papers of the Trefusis family relating to Fettercairn and Pitsligo.
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Papers of the Forbes, Stuart Forbes and Trefusis families.
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Forbes Family Papers.
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Miscellaneous Papers of the Forbes Family.
Specimen of notes on the statute law of Scotland, from the first parliament of James I to the accession of James VI, by David Dalrymple, Lord Hailes.
File
Identifier: MS.990
Scope and Contents
Contains three of the printed, interleaved copies which Lord Hailes issued privately and sent to legal authorities for their remarks, with autograph notes by Lord Auchinleck, James Gordon, Advocate, and Hailes himself.
Dates:
[?1768.]