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Poems and other items of William Fowler, secretary to Queen Anne, consort of James IV., Late 16th century-first quarter of 17th century.

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Identifier: MS.2063

Scope and Contents

Contains poems, impresas, anagrams, proverbs, corrections and emendations of the ‘Basilikon doron’ (folio 121), and drafts and copies of official letters (folios 235-236).

On folio iii is a note by Sir William Drummond, the poet's son, 'Papers of Secratarie Fowllers, all his owen hand writt, preserved as they ar by my father ... 1703'.

Dates

  • Creation: Late 16th century-first quarter of 17th century.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

284 Leaves ; Folio.

Language of Materials

From the Series: Undetermined

Arrangement

ix + 275 folios.

General

Hawthornden Manuscript, volume XI.

Repository Details

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

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