National Covenant. A very large copy written by William Aytoun, and illuminated with letters in gold., 1639.
Scope and Contents
The arrangement of the signatures, with the noblemen at the top and the barons and burgesses down each side, implies that it was signed in parliament; the names themselves suggest the Parliament of 1639 rather than that of 1640.
Dates
- Creation: 1639.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Parchment. In a glazed frame.
Custodial History
The manuscript was presented to the Advocates’ Library in 1699 by William Aytoun, of Aytoun, Advocate. (The date of presentation is given in an oval at the top as 1703, but the Library Records indicate that it came in 1699.)
Existence and Location of Copies
A copy of a facsimile, published in Edinburgh in 1848, is kept with the document.
Physical Description
0.00 linear metres100.00 x 80.00 centimetres
Dimensions
100.00 x 80.00 centimetres
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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