Volume of papers of Francis Parry (c.1636-1702), containing:
- (fols. 1-474) official papers as English representative at the Court of Portugal, c. 1669-1680, including letters from Sir William Godolphin in Madrid, 1669-78, and Sir Joseph Williamson in Cologne, 1673-4
- (fols. 475-615) private correspondence, 1665-80, including drafts of Parry's letters to John Ashburnham, whose son (Charles) Parry accompanied as guardian and tutor on the continent, 1665-8
The volume also contains a few printed pieces and some verse.
Dates
- Creation: c. 1636-1702
Extent
0.33 Linear metres (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. lett. c. 328/1, fols. 1-2].
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MSS. Eng. lett. c. 328/1-3
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 17076
Abstract
Volume of papers of Francis Parry
Biographical / Historical
Biographical details unknown.
Other Finding Aids
Custodial History
Possibly owned by Sir Robert Southwell; owned by Sir Thomas Phillipps (number not known: a faint 'M[iddle] H[ill] C[atalogue]' on front pastedown).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was bought at Sotheby's on the 26 June 1974, lot 3005.
- Title
- Volume of papers of Francis Parry
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Collection Level Description by Emily Tarrant; EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
- Date
- EAD version 2019
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk