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Autograph letter of Mary Queen of Scots to James Beaton, Archbishop of Glasgow and her Ambassador in France, thanking him for sweetmeats, and requesting that all assistance may be given to Madame de Briante, who has returned to France about certain law suits., 1574.

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Identifier: Adv.MS.54.1.4

Scope and Contents

A positive photostat of the letter is also included.

Dates

  • Creation: 1574.

Conditions Governing Access

Permission is required to consult this item. Please contact the Manuscripts and Archives Division for further information (manuscripts@nls.uk).

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (2 folios. Folio.)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

The letter is in a crushed green morocco portfolio by Rivière.

Bibliography

The letter is printed in ‘Recueil des Lettres de Marie Stuart’ by Alexander Labanoff, volume 4, pages 238-239, from a copy in the library at Aix.

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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