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221. Cotton Roll I 2/3

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Roll I 2/3
Title:
Complaint of William Williams and others to the barons of the Exchequer, setting out their case against Sir Robert Cotton and others, concerning rents in Huntingdonshire
Scope & Content:
Complaint of William Williams and others to Richard Weston (1577-1635), Lord Weston and Treasurer of England (later 1st earl of Portland), Sir Francis Cottingham (c. 1579-1652), Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Humphrey Davenport, knight and Chief Baron of the Exchequer, and the other barons of ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1631
Extent:
1 roll

222. Cotton Ch IV 53

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch IV 53
Title:
Confirmation of Bishop John Low of Rochester of the grant of Kidbrooke church to Southwark Priory
Scope & Content:
Confirmation by John Low, bishop of Rochester (r. 1444-6147), of a grant by John Langdon, bishop of Rochester (r. 1421-1434), to the priory of St Mary Overy, Southwark, of the parish church of Kidbrooke (Kent). Given at the new bishop's palace in Rochester, 27 March 1459. With a ratification b...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1459
Extent:
1 leaf

223. Cotton Roll I 2/2

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Roll I 2/2
Title:
Copy of a grant of Charles I to Edward Ditchfield, John Highlord, Humphrey Clark and Francis Moss, of the manor of Yaxley
Scope & Content:
Copy of a grant of King Charles I of England (r. 1603-1625) to Edward Ditchfield, John Highlord, Humphrey Clark and Francis Moss, citizens of London, of the fee of the manor of Yaxley (Huntingdonshire). The manor had been leased by James I for a 99-year term to Henry Hobart, Thomas Murray and ot...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1628
Extent:
1 roll

224. Cotton Ch IV 12

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch IV 12
Title:
Order from Conrad Caraccioli, bishop of Malta and papal chamberlain, to Robert Braybrooke, bishop of London, that he effect the translation of Richard Young to the see of Rochester
Scope & Content:
Order from Conrad Caraccioli, bishop of Malta and chamberlain, to Pope Boniface IX (r. 1389-1404), to Robert Braybrooke, bishop of London (r. 1381-1404), ordering that he transfer the temporalities of the see of Rochester to Richard Young (r. 1404-1418), who has been translated there from Bangor...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1404
Extent:
1 leaf

225. Cotton Ch IV 33

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch IV 33
Title:
Letter of James I to the Dean of the Arches, ordering him to let David English hold the vicarage of Stepney
Scope & Content:
Letter of King James I of England (r. 1603-1625) and VI of Scotland (r. 1567-1625) to Sir Daniel Dunne, knight and Dean of the Arches, ordering him to let David English hold the vicarage of Stepney (Middlesex), to which he had been presented by James, until English is evicted, if necessary, by o...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1603
Extent:
1 leaf

226. Cotton Ch IV 4

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch IV 4
Title:
Memoranda regarding a sealed bag in the treasury of Westminster Abbey
Scope & Content:
Memorandum that a sealed canvas bag was delivered by Vincent Skinner to the treasury of Westminster Abbey, on the orders of William Cecil (1521-1598), Lord Burghley and Treasurer of England. The bag is not to be removed except by order of Queen Elizabeth I of England (r. 1558-1603). 6 November ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1595-1604
Extent:
1 leaf

227. Cotton Ch II 4

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch II 4
Title:
Notification of Henry I that he has given Bishop Everard of Norwich 100s a year in exchange for Steventon church
Scope & Content:
Notification of King Henry I of England (r. 1100-1135) to Richard Basset, Aubrey de Vere, and the sheriff, barons and others of Norfolk, that he has given Everard, bishop of Norfolk (r. 1121-1145), 100s a year out of £10 rent from the hundreds of Walsham and Blofield (Norfolk), in exchange for t...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1131-1133
Extent:
1 leaf

228. Cotton Ch IV 38/1

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch IV 38/1
Title:
Draft letter of Elizabeth I to Alexander Farnese, prince of Parma, regarding the negotiations of her agents in the Netherlands
Scope & Content:
Draft letter of Queen Elizabeth I of England (r. 1558-1603) to Alexander Farnese, prince of Parma (1545-1592), regarding the negotiations of Augustin Grafigny and Bodenham, her agents in the Netherlands. Written June 1586. Bound with Cotton Chs IV 38/2, IV 40-43, IV 45-48, and IV 59.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Italian
Date Range:
1586
Extent:
1 leaf

229. Cotton Ch IV 39

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch IV 39
Title:
Dispensation by Robert Burley, abbot of Fountains Abbey, for women to visit the church of Kirkstall Abbey to gain indulgences
Scope & Content:
Dispensation by Robert Burley, abbot of Fountains Abbey (r. 1383-1410), having full authority over Kirkstall Abbey, for women to visit the church of Kirkstall Abbey on three days in the year in order to gain the indulgences granted by Pope Boniface IX (r. 1389-1404). Given at Fountains (Yorkshi...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1402
Extent:
1 leaf

230. Cotton Ch IV 36

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch IV 36
Title:
Inspeximus of Edward II of charters of Henry II and Edward I for Wombridge Priory
Scope & Content:
Inspeximus by King Edward II of England (r. 1307-1327) of three charters of Henry II and two of Edward I for Wombridge Priory (Shropshire). The first, granting the priory 80 acres of assart in Wombridge. Witnesses: Godfrey de Lune and others. Given at Lichfield. The second, granting the churc...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1319
Extent:
1 leaf

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