Ten documents relating to the intended Jacobite rising in Oxford
Ten documents relating to the intended Jacobite rising in Oxford, 1715, chiefly letters directed to viscount Townshend (i.e. Charles Townshend) secretary of state, not included in the calendar of the Historical MSS. Commission.
Dates
- Creation: Written in 1715
Extent
28 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Top. Oxon c. 164, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Top. Oxon c. 164
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 19711
Abstract
Ten documents relating to the intended Jacobite rising in Oxford
Biographical / Historical
Charles Townshend (1674-1738) was 2nd Viscount Townshend and a statesman.
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. 35723
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Included in the sale of Townshend heirlooms, and bought from J. Tregaskis (catal. 720, art. 535), March 15, 1912.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
12 3/4 × 8 3/4 in.
Topical
- Title
- Ten documents relating to the intended Jacobite rising in Oxford
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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