Notebook of Robert Wilson, c. 1640-1644, containing extracts from the works of Jeronimo Osorio, Francis Bacon, Nicolas Caussin and Thomas More, and:
- (pp. 19-21, 28-9, 88-105) Latin, English and Greek verses
- (pp. 30-43) copy of the speech of Richard West of Christ Church at the Act in Oxford, 1640
- (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.
Other Finding Aids
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Found in the library, 1975.
Physical Facet
Calf, gilt, with remains of clasps
Subject
- Wilson | Robert | fl. 1640-1644 (Person)
- 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
Contact:
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk