Microfilm of works of Robert Mylne, Alexander Hume and William Drummond.
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
Index, early 18th century, to ‘Mercurius Aulicus’ for 1641-1661, in the hand of Robert Mylne, ‘as also to the large vol. of Mercurius’ (Adv.MS.13.2.1);
Copies of historical works of Alexander Hume, preceded by a Latin treatise. Includes ‘De foedere Dei cum homine’ by Alexander Hume, 1653 (Adv.MS.13.2.3);
Copy, 17th century, of five prose tracts of William Drummond, of Hawthornden, the poet, written between 1638 and 1642 about the time of Rebellion and Civil War in the reign of Charles I, including ‘Irene. A remonstrance for Concord Amitie and Love amongst his Majesties subjects; written after his Declaratione published 20 September 1638’ (Adv.MS.13.2.5).
Dates
- Creation: 1638- early 18th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
1 Reels
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Existence and Location of Originals
Adv.MS.13.2.1, 13.2.3, 13.2.5.
- 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
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk