Papers relating to the formation of the library of Christopher lord Hatton
Papers relating to the formation of the library of Christopher lord Hatton (d. 1670), 1646-9, including lists of books offered to or purchased by him, both in England and France, letters to him, bills, etc.: among which are:
- Fol. 7. A letter from Jeremy Stephens, June 28, 1647
- Fols. 10, 11, 13, 22. Four letters from Peter Gunning, perhaps drafts, 1647
- Fol. 9. Heads of inquiry about the public records of France, apparently in sir W. Dugdale's hand
- Fol. 24v. A letter from Rich. Wiseman, Oct. 2 (O. S.), 1648
- There are several papers by J. C. (see fol. 15), and at fol. 87v a list of prices for binding in particular styles at Paris, Jan. 31, 1649
(fols. 58-83 are blank: fols. 85-6 bear later writing)
Dates
- Creation: Written chiefly in A.D. 1646-1649
Extent
87 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Bodl. 878, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Bodl. 878
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 20353
Abstract
Papers relating to the formation of the library of Christopher lord Hatton
Biographical / Historical
Sir Christopher Hatton (1540-1591) was Lord Chancellor.
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. 30433
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This volume seems to have been first referenced about 1800.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
11 3/8 × 7 1/2 in.
Topical
Subject
- Title
- Papers relating to the formation of the library of Christopher lord Hatton
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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