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201. Cotton Roll I 2/6

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Roll I 2/6
Title:
Response of Sir Robert Bevill in the case brought against him and others by William Williams and others, concerning rents in Huntingdonshire
Scope & Content:
The response of Sir Robert Bevill, KB, knight, in the case brought against him and others by William Williams and others, concerning the rents of lands in Huntingdonshire. Given 15 June 1631. The plaintiffs in this case were William Williams, Robert Michell, Walter Marks, Robert Marsh, Edward ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1631
Extent:
1 roll

202. Cotton Ch IV 26

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch IV 26
Title:
Grant of Elizabeth I to George Gower of a monopoly on painting her portraits
Scope & Content:
Grant of Elizabeth I, Queen of England (r. 1558-1603), to George Gower (d. 1596), his deputies or assigns, of an exclusive licence for life to make the portraits of the queen on canvas, copper, wood, stone or any other material. Given the [blank] day of [blank] in the 26th year of her reign (17...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1583-1584
Extent:
1 leaf

203. Cotton Roll II 21

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Roll II 21
Title:
Confirmation by John Pecham, archbishop of Canterbury, of a series of earlier grants to Norwich Cathedral Priory
Scope & Content:
Confirmation by John Pecham (Peckham), archbishop of Canterbury (r. 1279-1292), of 10 earlier grants to Norwich Cathedral Priory, mostly from earlier archbishops of Canterbury and bishops of Norfolk, issued between c. 1100 and 1241. Given at Lambeth, 15 May 1281. With a notary certificate of J...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1281
Extent:
1 roll

204. Cotton Ch III 12

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch III 12
Title:
Petition of Edward Howard and others asking for arbitration in their cases against Henry Pierrepont, marquis of Dorchester, Henry Mordaunt, earl of Peterborough, and Thomas Howard, duke of Norfolk, earl marshal
Scope & Content:
Petition of Edward Howard, Bernard Howard, Alex McDonnell, and Elizabeth MacDonnell asking for arbitration in their cases against Henry Pierrepont (1606-1680), 1st marquis of Dorchester, Henry Mordaunt (1621-1697), 2nd earl of Peterborough, and Thomas Howard (1627-1677), 5th duke of Norfolk, ear...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1677
Extent:
1 booklet

205. Cotton Ch IV 7

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch IV 7
Title:
Confirmation of the dean and chapter of Lichfield Cathedral of the foundation of Maxstoke Priory
Scope & Content:
Confirmation of Richard Ralph, dean of Lichfield Cathedral, and the cathedral chapter, at the instance of Roger of Northburgh (1321-1358), bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, of the foundation by William of Clinton (1304-1354, earl of Huntingdon from 1337) of Maxstoke Priory (Warwickshire). Given...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1336
Extent:
1 leaf

206. Cotton Ch IV 49

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch IV 49
Title:
Letter of the University of Oxford to Charles I, presenting to him the revised statutes of the university
Scope & Content:
Letter of the chancellor, masters, and scholars of the University of Oxford to King Charles I of England (r. 1625-1649), presenting to him a copy of the revised statutes of the university. Endorsed: 'Serenissimo potentissimoque principi / Carolo dei gratia magnae Britanniae / Franciae et Hibern...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1636
Extent:
1 leaf

207. Cotton Ch IV 2

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch IV 2
Title:
Letter of Thomas of Garsale to Walter Langton, bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, asking that he admit a subdeacon to the deaconry
Scope & Content:
Letter of Thomas of Garsale, knight, to Walter Langton, bishop of Coventry and Lichfield (r. 1296-1321), asking that he admit Henry of Honigham, a subdeacon, to deacon's orders so that Henry may serve Thomas and his heirs effectively. Written at Bourton-on-Dunsmore (Warwickshire), the morrow of...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1309
Extent:
1 leaf

208. Cotton Roll II 14

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Roll II 14
Title:
Copies of charters relating to Torksey
Scope & Content:
Copies of charters relating to Torksey (Lincolnshire) in multiple hands. Contents: m. 2: Grant by Henry III to John de Balliol (d. 1268) and Devorguilla of Galloway (d. 1290), his wife, of the manors of Liddingland and Torksey. Given at Guildford, 11 December 1227. m. 3: A further grant by He...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
Early 14th century
Extent:
1 roll

209. Cotton Ch IV 16

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch IV 16
Title:
Letter of John Hawkwood to the rulers of Siena asking that they send troops to Lucignano
Scope & Content:
Letter of John Hawkwood (d. 1394), captain-general and condottiere, to the Council of the Nine Governors and Defenders of the Commune of Siena, asking that they send cavalry, infantry and crossbowmen to Lucignano (Arrezo, Tuscany). Written at Civitella, 1 May 1382. Endorsed: 'Magnificis et pot...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1382
Extent:
1 leaf

210. Cotton Ch IV 56

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch IV 56
Title:
Inspeximus of Roger of Northburgh, bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, of a grant by William of Clinton founding a chantry at Maxstoke church
Scope & Content:
Inspeximus of Roger of Northburgh, bishop of Coventry and Lichfield (r. 1321-1358), of a grant by William of Clinton, knight, founding a chantry of five priests in Maxstoke church (Warwickshire)., the original grant given at Fulbrook (Warwickshire), 21 June 1332. Inspeximus given at Itchington ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1332
Extent:
1 leaf

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