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Poems and copies of poems in various hands, and historical notes in the hand of Robert Mylne., [1688, or after]-early 19th century.

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Identifier: MS.2093

Scope and Contents

The contents are as follows.

(i) 'The Mysterie of Iniquitie, or the Revolution, deduced to the time of K.J. his being forced . . . to retire from England. Written by one whose head is as full of thoughts as the kingdom's of distractions'. A poem in dramatic form, introducing William and Mary, James VII, and various symbolical characters. It seems to have been written by a native of Scotland about the time of the Revolution. At the beginning is a modern description. From the same package as MS.2092. (Folio 1.)

(ii) Historical notes, including many on the affairs of 1719, in the hand-writing of Robert Mylne. (Folio 27.)

(iii) Copies of poems of various authors, in a copy-book inscribed 'Mrs. Foulks', eighteenth or early nineteenth century. From the same package as MS.2092 (folio 42).

Dates

  • Creation: [1688, or after]-early 19th century.

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Extent

68 Leaves ; Quarto.

Language of Materials

From the Series: Undetermined

Arrangement

68 folios.

Repository Details

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

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