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Copy, 18th century, of the Standing Orders of the House of Lords, 1763, and before.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.20.6.5

Scope and Contents

The manuscript contains numbers 1-127 of the Orders. The latest Orders are dated 1763.

Dates

  • Creation: 1763, and before.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (iv + 61 + many blank folios. Octavo.)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Bound in red calf, gilt-stamped with the arms of George III.

Other Finding Aids

There is an index on folio 54.

Custodial History

The manuscript was presented to the Advocates’ Library in 1913 by Marcus Dods, Advocate.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.

Related Materials

For other copies, see Adv.MSS.28.7.1-28.7.2 and MS.9353.

Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland
Date
08 05 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

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