Jersey letters and papers collected by the Rev. Philip Morant, Chiefly written in 1718-1766
Jersey letters and papers collected by the rev. Philip Morant. Jersey letters written to the rev. Mr. Morant from 1718-1741, relating chiefly to the Fellowships founded in the University of Oxford [at Exeter, Jesus and Pembroke colleges] for Jersey & Guernsey students. To which are added some letters from his Jersey acquaintance upon miscellaneous subjects from 1723-60. The letters are from:
- Francis Payn, 1723-8 (p. 1)
- Daniel Durel, 1717/8-41 (p. 23)
- Daniel Dumaresq, 1744-6 (p. 117)
- P. Durand, 1753-60, in French (p. 123)
- And a few others, one of 1770
There is an index, and some letters contain drafts of replies by Morant.
Dates
- Creation: Chiefly written in 1718-1766
Extent
140 pages
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Top. Jersey 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. VI, no. 31661
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
9 5/8 × 7 1/2 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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