Letters and sermons of James Renwick (1662-1688), Scottish Covenanter, and others
Scope and Contents
Two manuscript notebooks.
MS REN 1.1:
Composite volume of letters, written 3 October 1682 - 29 December 1687. Letters copied in rather than autograph copies, potentially from a Mr. Heid. Pagination resets after page 183, with an index that correlates letters in this volume with that of Mr Heid's. A note on p.183 reads:
'Written for Mr John McMain. October 10, 1723'
The majority of letters are authored by James Renwick, but not all. Other authors include:
- Donald Cargil
- Richard Cameron
- Michael Sheils
- Alexander Sheils
- Colin Alison
- Alexander Peddan
From the General Assembly Library
MS REN 1.2:
Volume of sermons [copies] by James Renwick, William Guthrie, and other covenanters.
Few entries are dated, and several hands are represented [both secretary and italic].
Note on front flyleaf reads:
'Scottish Reformed Presbyterian Synod's Library. Presented by Robert Walker'
Dates
- Creation: 1649-1723
Creator
- Renwick, James, 1662-1688 (Scottish minister, Covenanter, martyr) (Person)
- Guthrie, William, 1620–1665 (Minister) (Person)
- Cargill, Donald, 1619-1681 (Covenanter) (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Generally open for consultation to bona fide researchers at Centre for Research Collections, University of Edinburgh Main Library, George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LJ. Contact repository in advance: is-crc@ed.ac.uk
Full Extent
2 bound MS volume
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
MS REN 1.1 to MS REN 1.2
Physical Facet
Access to records in a fragile condition may be restricted.
Topical
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the New College Library Special Collections Repository
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