Supplementary Report on the Manuscripts of the Earl of Mar and Kellie Preserved at Alloa House, Clackmannanshire : Historical Manuscripts Commission.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Paton, Henry.

Series:

Report on the Manuscripts of the Earl of Mar and Kellie at Alloa House Series

Report on the Manuscripts of the Earl of Mar and Kellie at Alloa House Series ; v.2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Manuscripts.

Scotland.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (350 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2014.

Summary:

This work is a supplementary report on the manuscripts of the Earl of Mar and Kellie, preserved at Alloa Hall, edited by Rev. Henry Paton. It provides a detailed examination of discovered charters, letters, and documents that trace the historical significance and public roles of the Erskine family in Scotland. These include their stewardship over royal castles, contributions to the Scottish Crown, and insights into key historical events, such as King James VI's succession to the English throne. The report also features a series of letters from Thomas, Viscount Fenton, to the Earl of Mar, offering a vivid depiction of court life and political affairs during the early 17th century. This work is intended for historians, archivists, and researchers interested in Scottish history, genealogy, and the preservation of historical manuscripts. Generated by AI.

Contents:

TITLE PAGE

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT OF THE MANUSCRIPTS OF THE EARL OF MAR AND KELLIE [1235-1708]

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ISBN:

9781554937318

1554937310

OCLC:

1470853662