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The entry book of official letters and papers of the second duke of Ormonde

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The entry book of official letters and papers of the second duke of Ormonde, chiefly as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.

Dates

  • Creation: Written in about 1713-1717

Extent

0.22 Linear metres (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • Latin
  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. hist. c. 41, fols. 1-2].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. Eng. hist. c. 41-42

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 19339

Abstract

The entry book of official letters and papers of the second duke of Ormonde

Biographical / Historical

James Butler (1665-1745), 2nd Duke of Ormonde, was a stateman.

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, nos. 31763-31764.

Custodial History

Once MS. Phillipps 6687 (probably acquired for that library in 1834).

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought at the Phillipps sale, 23rd March 1895, lot 716.

Physical Facet

On paper

Title
The entry book of official letters and papers of the second duke of Ormonde
Status
Published
Author
Collection Level Description and EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
Date
EAD version 2020
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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