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A register of estate papers relating mainly to the Westmorland and Yorkshire estates of Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet

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MS. Don. c. 85
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A register of estate papers relating mainly to the Westmorland and Yorkshire estates of Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet, compiled c.1684-1729, containing lists of records and their locations, and, including:

  1. Pp. 5-10, 53, 97, 139-43. lists of printed books with some manuscripts
  2. Pp. 229-226 rev.)details of those appointed by Lord Thanet to exhibitions founded by him at the Queen's College, Oxford, 1720-7, including lists of charities, details of livings presented, etc.

Dates

  • Creation: c. 1684-1729

Extent

346 pages

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Don. c. 85, fols. 1-2]

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Shelfmark:

MS. Don. c. 85

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 9217

Abstract

A register of estate papers relating mainly to the Westmorland and Yorkshire estates of Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet, compiled c. 1684-1729

Biographical / Historical

Thomas Tufton, 1644-1729, 6th Earl of Thanet, was an English nobleman and politician.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought from Quaritch, with a contribution from Miss C. M. Borough, given by the Friends of the Bodleian, 1961.

Physical Facet

vellum binding, inscribed 'Booke of Writeings. E.' on upper cover

Title
A register of estate papers relating mainly to the Westmorland and Yorkshire estates of Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet
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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