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Collection of proceedings in the House of Commons, written in various contemporary hands., 1639-1642.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.2688

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

The proceedings consists mainly of speeches, petitions, newsletters, and diurnal occurrences, along with other documents, some of an earlier date, bearing on the constitutional crisis.

Dates

  • Creation: 1639-1642.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

2 Volumes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Undetermined

Arrangement

iii folios + 1237 pages. The pagination is divided between 2 volumes: (i) pages 1-568 (including 29a-b); (ii) pages 569-1230 (including 604a, 687a-b, 1047a-b).

Other Finding Aids

A list of contents, written by George Neilson, has been placed at the end of volume (ii).

Repository Details

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

Contact:
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National Library of Scotland
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