Applications for dispensations from the ordinary requirements for a degree at the university of Oxford
Single Item
MS. Top. Oxon c. 69
Applications for dispensations from the ordinary requirements for a degree at the university of Oxford, made by George Cooper, registrar of the University, to sir Henry Watkins, secretary to the chancellor of the same, Dec. 30, 1721-Feb. 28, 1723/4: one (of Sept. 20, 1723, at fol. 141) is in the Vice-chancellor (dr. Robert Shippen's) hand. At fol. 55 is a draft letter of sir H. Watkins, June 5, 1722, cf. fol. 56.
There are about 200 applications in all.
There are about 200 applications in all.
Dates
- chiefly written in A.D. 1721-1724 by G. Cooper
Extent
173 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Top. Oxon c. 69, fols. 1-2]
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Shelfmark:
MS. Top. Oxon c. 69
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 20042
Abstract
Applications for dispensations from the ordinary requirements for a degree at the university of Oxford, chiefly written in A.D. 1721-1724 by G. Cooper.
Biographical / Historical
George Cooper (d. 1737) was Registrar of the University of Oxford.
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. V, no. 29668.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought through Richard Sims (two letters from whom, March 22 and Dec. 10, 1886, are at fol. ii) at an auction in London (lot 138) on Dec. 13, 1886, for £1 5s.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
13 5/8 × 9 1/8 in.
- 18th century
- Cooper | George | d 1737 | Registrar of the University of Oxford
- Degrees, Academic
- Shippen | Robert | 1675-1745 | Principal of Brasenose College Oxford
- Universities and colleges
- University of Oxford
- Watkins | Sir | Henry | fl 1721-1724 | secretary to the Chancellor of the University of Oxford
- Title
- Applications for dispensations from the ordinary requirements for a degree at the university of Oxford
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Pauline Soum-Paris
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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