Genealogies of Scottish families, copied by Robert Mylne.
Scope and Contents
The contents of the manuscript are as follows:
(i) The compilation by Sir George Mackenzie of Rosehaugh (see Adv.MS.34.3.19) copied from a manuscript of 1685 or later, with some additional material taken from ‘The Great historical geographical, genealogical and poetical dictionary’ (page 1).
(ii) Genealogical material taken partly from Camden, Dugdale and other historians (page 395).
(iii) Verses on the death of William, 6th Earl of Douglas (page 480).
(iv) Index to section (i) (page 483).
Dates
- Creation: 1685, or later.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (i folio + 484 pages. Octavo.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Contemporary binding of brown morocco, gilt-stamped.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilm available: Mf.Sec.MSS.16.
Bibliography
- 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
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