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'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.

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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