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Notebook of Robert Wilson

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MS. Eng. misc. f. 653
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Notebook of Robert Wilson, c. 1640-1644, containing extracts from the works of Jeronimo Osorio, Francis Bacon, Nicolas Caussin and Thomas More, and:

  1. (pp. 19-21, 28-9, 88-105) Latin, English and Greek verses
  2. (pp. 30-43) copy of the speech of Richard West of Christ Church at the Act in Oxford, 1640
  3. (pp. 180-113 rev.) extracts, mainly from dramatic works, headed 'English phrases'

Dates

  • Creation: c. 1640-1644

Extent

182 pages

Language of Materials

  • English
  • Greek, Modern (1453-)
  • Latin

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. misc. f. 653, fols. 1-2]

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Shelfmark:

MS. Eng. misc. f. 653

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 17710

Abstract

Notebook of Robert Wilson

Biographical / Historical

Biographical details unknown.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Found in the library, 1975.

Physical Facet

Calf, gilt, with remains of clasps

Title
Notebook of Robert Wilson
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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