‘Two Leith Admiralls’: a descriptive account of two late 15th century Scottish naval commanders, Andrew Barton and Sir Andrew Wood.
Scope and Contents
The manuscript is written in purple ink in an unidentified hand of the late 19th century. Included are coloured drawings of the arms of Andrew Barton and Sir Andrew Wood (folios 2, 10).
The account, which is derived from printed sources, appears to have been the tenth part, consisting of pages 32-44, of a work written to illustrate the history, or the notable associations, of the port of Leith.
Dates
- Creation: Late 19th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (16 folios. Oblong quarto.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Bought by the Advocates’ Library, 1899.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 27 01 2015
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
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