‘Historia Ecclesiae Scoticanae’, a copy, early 18th century, of the history of the Church of Scotland, covering the years 1558-1625 (the Reformation to the death of James VI and I), written in Latin by Archibald Simson, minister of Dalkeith.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.35.1.3
Scope and Contents
The manuscript is in the hand of a copyist who frequently worked for Robert Wodrow [Wodrow copyist (1)].
Dates
- Creation: Early 17th century.
Language of Materials
Latin
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (iii + 129 pages. Folio.)
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
- 04 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
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk