An account book, apparently of Edward Sheldon Esq. (d. 1746)
An account book, apparently of Edward Sheldon esq. (d. 1746), son of Ralph Sheldon of Beoly, from 1702 to 1735/6, containing many notes of personal expenses, and incidentally of various family events. A modern Sheldon pedigree which illustrates the book is at fol. 49v.
Dates
- Creation: Written in 1702-35/36 by E. Sheldon (?)
Extent
130 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. misc. f. 6, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Eng. misc. f. 6
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 19176
Abstract
An account book, apparently of Edward Sheldon esq. (d. 1746)
Biographical / Historical
Edward Sheldon esq. (d. 1746), son of Ralph Sheldon of Beoly (1623-1684) was an antiquary.
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. 31652
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented by A. E. Aldworth esq. of 28 Queen St., Grimsby, in Nov. 1894.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
6 1/4 × 3 7/8 in.
Topical
Subject
- Title
- An account book, apparently of Edward Sheldon esq. (d. 1746)
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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