The second volume of the collection of state papers of the reign of James II. (chiefly relating to the proposed abrogation of the penal laws and the tests), bulk: 17th century
The following printed tracts are added:
- Account of Monmouth's execution; in folio.
- Depositions before the privy council, 22 Oct 1688, respecting the birth of the Prince of Wales; in folio.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 17th century
Extent
293 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Conditions Governing Access
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Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. A. 139B
Other Finding Aids
William D. Macray, Catalogi codicum manuscriptorum Bibliothecae Bodleianae partis quintae fasciculus primus viri munificentissimi Ricardi Rawlinson, J.C.D., codicum classes duas priores, ad rem historicam praecipue et topographicam spectantes, complectens (Oxford, 1862), no. A. 139B.
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. III, no. 11023.
Custodial History
Owned by Kath. Bridgeman; then purchased by Rawlinson, together with another volume, at the price of £5 18s.
This volume was misplaced for many years amongst the Carte MSS., and has been restored to its place in the Rawlinson Collection.
Physical Facet
On paper, in folio
Repository Details
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