To Compton from Archbp. Paterson on the same subject; Edinb.
MS. Rawl. C. 985, fol. 68
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Title
To Compton from Archbp. Paterson on the same subject; Edinb.
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. C. 985, fol. 68
Summary
On Wednesday last the magistrates of Edinburgh, after a solemn procession, publicly burnt at the Market Cross some vestments of Romish priests, crucifixes, chalices and pictures, and amongst the latter a picture of our Blessed Lord, after having run it through with a halbert; "this will bring a horrid reproach upon our nations all Christendom over;" an order has come from the Queen for enforcing the laws against Romanists, and also for prosecuting the dissenting, that is the episcopal ministers.
Fragment of same seal as with the preceding letter [fol. 66.]
Date
8 Mar 1704
Language
English
Physical extent
1 item
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Collection contents
Rawlinson C: History, Theology
Letters to Bishop Compton, almost entirely from Bishops in Scotland, with other papers, chiefly concerning the Church in Scotland
To Compton from Archbp. Paterson on the same subject; Edinb.
