Miscellaneous legal papers in a volume bearing the name 'Spotiswoode' and the date 1701., 1540-1701.
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows.
(i) 'The remanent of Mr. David Ayttoune of Kingglassie his Prackties, 1540', copy. The leaves are much decayed. (Folio ii verso.)
(ii) Balfour's ‘Practicks’, copied, 1645-1646, by Thomas (?)Veatche. (Folio 1.)
(iii) 'Ane minit of the airship goods and geir pertaineinge to ane burgess as if the defunct had the samen in his possession in the tyme of his deceise'. (Folio 179 verso.)
(iv) 'Ane short treatise and forme of proces presentlie used (anno D. 1609) and observed before the Lordis of Counsell and Session', dated 1645 at the end. (Folio 182.)
Dates
- Creation: 1540-1701.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
195 Leaves ; Folio.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
iii + 192 folios.
Custodial History
The words 'Bought at an auction', apparently in the hand of John Spottiswoode, Keeper of the Advocates' Library, appear on folio ii.
Repository Details
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