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