"The historicall genealogie of the ancient and noble houss of Seton; written by sir Richard Maitland of Leadingtoun, daughter sone of the said houss, and senator of the college of justice, in Queen Maries rigne. * * * * And the historie was collected by him out of the ancient evedents of the houss and histories of Scotland, written by him to the year 1545. And now inlarged from that time by Alexander viscount of Kingstone, second lawfull sone of the said houss, to this eleventh lord Seton, and seventh lord Seton of the name of George, and fourth earle of Wintoun, now liveing in this present yeare of God 1687: The said viscount being his uncle"
MS. Rawl. B. 41
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Title
"The historicall genealogie of the ancient and noble houss of Seton; written by sir Richard Maitland of Leadingtoun, daughter sone of the said houss, and senator of the college of justice, in Queen Maries rigne. * * * * And the historie was collected by him out of the ancient evedents of the houss and histories of Scotland, written by him to the year 1545. And now inlarged from that time by Alexander viscount of Kingstone, second lawfull sone of the said houss, to this eleventh lord Seton, and seventh lord Seton of the name of George, and fourth earle of Wintoun, now liveing in this present yeare of God 1687: The said viscount being his uncle"
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. B. 41
Summary
With a dedication by lord Kingston to the earl of Wintoun.
Date
1687
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper, in quarto
Physical extent
53 Leaves
Custodial history
On the cover are stamped the initials G. E. W.; query, George, earl Wintoun?
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Collection contents
Rawlinson B: English History
"The historicall genealogie of the ancient and noble houss of Seton; written by sir Richard Maitland of Leadingtoun, daughter sone of the said houss, and senator of the college of justice, in Queen Maries rigne. * * * * And the historie was collected by him out of the ancient evedents of the houss and histories of Scotland, written by him to the year 1545. And now inlarged from that time by Alexander viscount of Kingstone, second lawfull sone of the said houss, to this eleventh lord Seton, and seventh lord Seton of the name of George, and fourth earle of Wintoun, now liveing in this present yeare of God 1687: The said viscount being his uncle"
