'Roll of Beadsmen or Bluegowns’ in Scotland.
Item
Identifier: MS.574
Scope and Contents
The roll, 1830-1863, states that ‘Each man receives one penny for every year of the King’s life’ (folio ii). James Penman, the last of the Bedesmen, is mentioned throughout, and his death in 1864 is recorded (folio 31 verso).
Dates
- Creation: 1830-1864.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
88 Leaves ; Octavo.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
iv + 84 folios.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Deposited, 1930, by the King's and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer.
Genre / Form
- 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:
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