GB 0096 MS 403 - Union of England and Scotland, 1706

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GB 0096 MS 403

Title

Union of England and Scotland, 1706

Date(s)

  • [1706] (Creation)

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Extent and medium

1 volume containing 4 leaves

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Biographical history

The Act of Union was a treaty (1 May 1707) that effected the union of England and Scotland under the name of Great Britain.

Archival history

GB 0096 MS 403 [1706] Collection (fonds) 1 volume containing 4 leaves Unknown
The Act of Union was a treaty (1 May 1707) that effected the union of England and Scotland under the name of Great Britain.

Bought from Percy Dobell and Son in 1952. Shelved with MS. 324.

Manuscript volume containing 'Observations upon the Amendments made by the Parliament of Scotland in the Articles of Union', [1706], mainly relating to the 6th to 8th articles concerning duties.

Single item.

Access to this collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the supervised environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Uncatalogued material may not be seen. Please contact the University Archivist for details.

Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.
English
Manuscript folio. The last sheet is blank.

Collection level description.

Other University of London manuscripts relating to English and Scottish Union include MSS 20 (xxvi), 85, 86, 191, and 422.

Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. Jul 2001 England Europe Foreign relations History Internal politics International relations Parliament Political history Political union Scotland UK Western Europe London

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Bought from Percy Dobell and Son in 1952. Shelved with MS. 324.

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Scope and content

Manuscript volume containing 'Observations upon the Amendments made by the Parliament of Scotland in the Articles of Union', [1706], mainly relating to the 6th to 8th articles concerning duties.

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Single item.

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Conditions governing access

Access to this collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the supervised environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Uncatalogued material may not be seen. Please contact the University Archivist for details.

Conditions governing reproduction

Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Other University of London manuscripts relating to English and Scottish Union include MSS 20 (xxvi), 85, 86, 191, and 422.

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Senate House Library, University of London

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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

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  • English

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