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‘Memoirs’ by James Erskine, Lord Grange.

 Item
Identifier: MS.1008

Scope and Contents

The memoirs consist chiefly of religious communings, but contain some mention of the writer, James Erskine's temporal activities, particularly in connection with the Jacobite movement and his brother, the Earl of Mar.

Dates

  • Creation: 3 May 1726-30 January 1727.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

45 Leaves ; Octavo.

Language of Materials

Undetermined

Arrangement

45 + several blank folios.

Custodial History

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

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, 1934.

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

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