1. Add MS 74947
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 74947
- Title:
- HENRY ELSYNGE , AL. ELSING (d. 1636), CLERK OF THE PARLIAMENTS: The ancient method and manner of holding of parliaments in England; circa May 1625-Oct. 1628. Copy by Ralph Starkey. Imperfect. This treatise, which is sometimes known by the Latinized title Modus tenendi Parliamenti in Anglia and was first printed in 1660, is comprised in a single book of eight chapters. The present manuscript, imperfect by loss of leaves at various points, carries the text only as far as the seventh secti...
- Scope & Content:
- Ralph Starkey, antiquary: England; Parliament: Sir Simonds D'Ewes, antiquary; d.1650: Henry Elsynge, alias Elsing; senior; Clerk of the Parliaments: The ancient method and manner of holding of parliaments in England by Henry Elsynge, copied by Ralph Starkey annotated (ff. 15-47v passim) Sir Simo...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- c May 1625-Oct 1628
- Extent:
- 1 item