John Row, Hebrew scholar and Principal of King's College: diary Small pocket diary of John Row, covering the period from his retirement as Principal until his death in 1672, continued by successive generations of his family: Diary of John Row. 34 folios (pp.59-127). September 1661 - October 1672 Continuation by his grandson, Thomas Mercer. 13 folios (pp.128-147). June 1675 - February 1723 Entries by Reverend John Mercer, son of Thomas, minister at Tyrie (Aberdeenshire), relating to family births, deaths and marriages. 5 folios. 1716 - 1761 Entries by, or relating to, John Mercer, son of John, farmer in Kirktown of Tyrie (Aberdeenshire). 16 folios. 1761 - 1790 1661-1790