Manuscript volume containing [transcripts of] papers relating to the union of England and Scotland, 1707, including the proceedings of the Commissioners of both kingdoms concerning freedom and intercourse of trade between England and Scotland in 1667 and 1668; a copy of the articles of the intended union between England and Scotland in 1604.
Union of England and Scotland, 1707
This material is held atSenate House Library Archives, University of London
- Reference
- GB 96 MS 86
- Dates of Creation
- (1604, 1667-1668), 1707
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 volume containing 65 leaves.
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
This manuscript was probably prepared in connection with the proceedings for the Union of 1707. The Act of Union was a treaty (1 May 1707) that effected the union of England and Scotland under the name of Great Britain.
Arrangement
Single item.
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Part of the Goldsmith's Library of Economic Literature, initially collected by Herbert Somerton Foxwell and presented by the Goldsmith's Company to the University of London in 1903.
Other Finding Aids
Collection level description.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Manuscript folio. Bound in vellum.
Archivist's Note
Compiled by Sarah Smith as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.
Conditions Governing Use
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.