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531. Harley MS 376

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 376
Title:
Letters to Simonds D'Ewes
Scope & Content:
Collection of original letters from political leaders, nobles and scholars written to Simonds D’Ewes from England and the Continent, 1620-1649. Chiefly in Latin, and a few in English, French, and German. With a small number of other documents at the beginning of the volume, dated 1585-1642. Ta...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, French, German, and Latin
Date Range:
1585-1649
Extent:
1 volume

532. Harley MS 377

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 377
Title:
Letters from Simonds D’Ewes
Scope & Content:
Collected letters written by Sir Simonds D’Ewes to recipients in England and the Continent, 1620-1650. In his own hand or the hand of his secretaries. The first part of the volume (ff. 1-193) consists of fair copies, and the second part (ff. 194-313) consists of drafts, some marked for copying. ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1620-1650
Extent:
1 volume

533. Harley MS 378

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 378
Title:
Simonds D’Ewes’ correspondence drafts, papers relating to the Long Parliament, and loan records
Scope & Content:
Collection of separate papers of Simonds D’Ewes, now bound together in a folio volume. Chiefly 1640s. Includes papers relating to the Long Parliament during the reign of Charles I, drafts of letters from Simonds D’Ewes, in Latin unless otherwise stated (ff. 25-111), and some documents relating t...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, French, and Latin
Date Range:
1st half of the 17th century
Extent:

1 volume

534. Harley MS 379

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 379
Title:
Correspondence of Simonds D’Ewes with family and friends, 1615-1647
Scope & Content:
Correspondence between Simonds D'Ewes and his family and close friends, including a few letters written by them to others. Includes correspondence with his first and second wives, Anne (1613-1641) and Elizabeth (d. 1656), and his brother Richard who died at the Siege of Reading in 1642/3. The le...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1615-1647
Extent:
1 volume

535. Harley MS 381

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 381
Title:
Genealogical transcripts, notes, and family trees of Sir Simonds D’Ewes
Scope & Content:
Composite volume of genealogical papers. Includes pedigrees, arms (some painted), transcripts of historic documents, inscriptions, facsimiles of seals and documents. Most written for, or in the hand of, Sir Simonds D’Ewes (1602-1650). Similar in content to Harley MS 380. For a detailed descrip...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1st half of the 17th century
Extent:
1 volume

536. Harley MS 382

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 382
Title:
Correspondence of Simonds D'Ewes with his sisters and their families
Scope & Content:
Letters written by the sisters (Joan Elyott, Mary Bowes, Grace Bokenham, Elizabeth Poley) and brothers in law, and other close relations of Simonds D'Ewes, chiefly to himself. The letters show signs of original folds, addresses and broken wax seals. Contents: ff. 1-57: Letters from his sister J...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1620s-1640s
Extent:
1 volume

537. Harley MS 383

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 383
Title:
Correspondence of Simonds D’Ewes with friends and family on current affairs
Scope & Content:
Correspondence between Simonds D’Ewes and his friends and family on current affairs, including news from the continent, military and political matters. Arranged chronologically, with three or four letters dating from before 1615 at the beginning. The letters show signs of original folds, address...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1585-1648
Extent:
1 volume

538. Harley MS 384

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 384
Title:
Correspondence of Simonds D’Ewes with his wife's family and his cousins
Scope & Content:
Letters written by the cousins and relatives by marriage of Simonds D'Ewes, chiefly to himself. Includes a few earlier family letters of the Clopton, Symonds and Waldegrave families. The letters show signs of original folds, addresses and broken wax seals. Contents: ff. 1-18: Letters from his s...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1580-1649
Extent:
1 volume

539. Harley MS 385

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 385
Title:
Correspondence of Simonds D’Ewes on domestic and private business. Volume 1.
Scope & Content:
Letters on domestic and private business, chiefly to Simonds D’Ewes, arranged alphabetically by writer. Includes a few earlier letters. Volume 1 of 3, containing correspondents A-F (Adams to Freke): alphabetical sequence continues in Harley MS 386 and 388. A few of the letters are fragmentary (...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1565-1650
Extent:
1 volume

540. Harley MS 385-386 and 388

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 385-386 and 388
Title:
Correspondence of Simonds D’Ewes on domestic and private business
Scope & Content:
Letters on domestic and private business, chiefly to Simonds D’Ewes, arranged alphabetically by writer, in three volumes. Includes some letters from an earlier period.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1565-1650
Extent:
3 volumes

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