Incomplete copy, written in the late 17th century, of the chronicle of the Civil War in Scotland compiled by Henry Guthrie, Bishop of Dunkeld, subsequently printed as ‘The Memoirs of Henry Guthrie’ (London, 1702).
Scope and Contents
The manuscript, which covers the period only as far as October 1643, is the same as that common to the other copies in this Library, agreeing with them against the printed book occasionally in small omissions and additions, and frequently in vocabulary, spelling and word order. A few of the early pages contain summaries in the margin.
Dates
- Creation: 17th century.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (110 pages. Quarto.)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Bound, or re-bound, apparently in the 18th century, possibly by the Faculty of Advocates.
Custodial History
The name of the Advocates’ Library is written on the flyleaf in a hand of the early 19th century.
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
- 03 08 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
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk