Copies of letters relating to Archbishop James Sharp
Scope and Contents
Transcripts of correspondence relating to Archbishop James Sharp, 2 volumes dated 1653-1676, author unknown. A note inserted in the first manuscript contains information on contents of volume, and where original copies are kept. Includes correspondence copied from Harleian Collection in the British Library, and the Wodrow Manuscripts at the National Library of Scotland.
- Letters of James Sharp and others relating to Church affairs in Scotland during the Commonwealth and at the Restoration.
- Letters from Sharp from London to Primrose, Lord Register, during May and June 1661.
- Letters from Sharp from London to the Earl of Rothes during May and June 1666.
Dates
- Creation: 1653-1676
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Biographical / Historical
Archbishop James Sharp was a minister for the Church of Scotland. He advocated for Episcopalianism, which brought him into conflict with other elements of the Kirk. Twice the victim of assassination attempts, he was murdered by militant Covenanters en route from Edinburgh to St Andrews.
Full Extent
2 Volumes
Previous references
Dk.3.29; Dk.3.30
Previously catalogued under the reference "Coll-488" (Collection of Correspondence relating to James Sharp, Archbishop of St. Andrews).
Physical Description
Brown, fabric. "51" at base of spine of the 1st volume.
Subject
Cultural context
Topical
- Title
- Copies of letters relating to Archbishop James Sharp, 1653-1676
- Description rules
- Isad(g)2
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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