Biographical essays, written in 1778 by J. Watson
'Biographical essays by the Rev. John Watson, M.A., F.S.A., 1778', consisting of Lives of col. John Birch (d. 1691), embodying the memoir of him by his secretary Roe (fol. 1); and of judge John Bradshaw (d. 1659: fol. 40).
(fols. 60-end) are blank.
A note about Roe's memoir by the rev. W. E. Buckley is at fol. ii.
Dates
- Creation: written in 1778 by J. Watson
Extent
94 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Top. Cheshire e. 7.
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. V, no. 25577.
Custodial History
Watson coll. vol. no. 16.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
7 1/2 × 5 in.
Repository Details
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