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Copies, 17th century, of letters, 1636-1640, of Samuel Rutherfurd chiefly written during the period of his banishment to Aberdeen in 1637.

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Identifier: MS.15950

Scope and Contents

The letters are followed (folio 56) by copies of sermons and similar material of Hugh Mackail, David Dickson and others.

The inverted folios contain political and other poems, including 'The black bastel' by James Melvill.

Dates

  • Creation: 1636-1640.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

124 Leaves ; Folio.

Language of Materials

Undetermined

Arrangement

115 + 9 inverted folios.

Custodial History

The copies of the letters were bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, 1959.

Bibliography

Most of the letters were included by Andrew A. Bonar in ‘Letters of Samuel Rutherford’, 3rd edition (London, 1894).
Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
Description rules
International Standard for Archival Description - General
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

Contact:
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National Library of Scotland
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