Collections by the rev. John Hutchins (d. 1773) towards a history of Dorset: The history of the county, Written in about the middle of the 18th century, chiefly by J. Hutchins
Collections by the rev. John Hutchins (d. 1773) towards a history of Dorset: The history of the county, written out for the press in the hand of an amanuensis, with corrections and additions by Hutchins. Vol. 1, Blandford division.
Dates
- Creation: Written in about the middle of the 18th century, chiefly by J. Hutchins
Extent
343 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
- Latin
Shelfmark
MS. Gough Dorset 16
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. II, no. 17880
Custodial History
'This original MS. of the History of Dorset in five volumes 4to I received of Dr. William Cuming ... G. Bingham, Oct: 25, 1784.' See MS. Gough Dorset 28.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
10 3/4 × 8 1/4 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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