Letter of Mary Queen of Scots to her cousin and brother-in-law Henri d`Angoulême, Abbot de la Chaise-Dieu, natural son of Henri II and Lady Fleming, Queen Mary`s aunt., 1564.
File
Identifier: Adv.MS.54.1.3
Scope and Contents
Mary is anxious to have news of Henri’s studies though she is informed that he is employing his time well. In a postscript of fourteen lines she prays him to have the fear of God in his heart and not to change his old religion lightly as many have done. The signature and postscript are in the Queen`s autograph.
A positive photostat of the letter is also included.
Dates
- Creation: 1564.
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
0.00 Linear metres (1 folio. Folio.)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
The letter is in a crushed green morocco portfolio by Rivière.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk