Some minor compositions, notes, extracts, and papers of Francis Douce, written in about 1775-1830, chiefly by F. Douce
File
MS. Douce d. 1
Held at the Weston Library
Comprises:
- (fol. 2) A letter to Douce ('Prospero') from T. F. Dibdin, Apr. 20, 1819
- (fol. 122) A letter by John McLaren, a Highland soldier, Nov. 5, 1775, relating to his dirk and scabbard
- (fol. 125) A list of books on Witchcraft, in Douce's writing, given by T. Rodd the bookseller to dr. Bandinel.
Dates
- Creation: written in about 1775-1830, chiefly by F. Douce
Extent
169 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Douce d. 1
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. IV, no 21979
Custodial History
The letter by John McLaren came to Douce at Ritson's sale.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
11 3/4 × 9 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
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Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk