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LETTERS and papers relating to the reformation in England; 1547-1609, viz.:-

1. Table of contents, according to the former arrangement of the collection, f. 1.

2. Copies of letters of Stephen Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester, to the Protector Somerset and the Council, and of letters to him, relative to the royal visitation of dioceses, the Book of Homilies, etc. Partly written from the Fleet prison; 1547, 1548. f. 3.

3. Johannes Hoperus [Hooper, Bishop of Gloucester ], to Martin Bucer; asking him to read and correct or modify some writings, which he sends him, and to give him an opinion on his views respecting divorce; London, 17 Oct. 1550. Lat. Four copies. ff. 23, 24, 25, 26.

4. The same to Archbishop Cranmer, endorsed, "Of his yelding to y^e orders of y^e Churche;" 15 Feb. 1551. Lat. Three copies. ff. 24 b, 25 b, 26 b.

5. Martin Bucer to Juhn a Lasco, on the controversy about vestments; [20 Oct. 1550]. Lat. Copy. f. 2 7.

6. Peter Martyr to Bishop Hooper; on the use of vestments, etc.; Oxford, 4 Nov. 1550. Lat. Two copies. ff. 35, 38.

7. Martin Bucer to Bishop Hooper, answering his letter concerning vestments; [1550 ?]. Lat. Copy. f. 40.

8. [Thomas Cranmer.], Archbishop of Canterbury, to Martin Bucer; asking his opinion on the subject of vestments; Lambeth, 2 Dec. 1550. Lat. Copy. f. 46.

9. Peter Martyr to Martin Bucer, relating to Bisbop Hooper; Oxford, 2 Feb. [circa 1555?]. Lat. Autograph. f. 47.

10. Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London, to E. Grindal, after. his condemnation, [1555]. Copy. Printed in Fox's Martyrs, ed. 1838, vii.

434. f. 49.

11. Objections to the "Communion Booke," or Book of Common Prayer, submitted to the Bishop by clergymen of his diocese. Signed by John Moore, Thomas Robards, and others [circa 1559]. f. 51.

12. Henry Bullinger to Bishops Horne, Grindal and Parkhurst, urging them to persuade the Queen to the restoration of the brethren; Zurich, 3 May, 1566. Lat. Copy. f. 53.

13 [Henry] Bullinger, senior, to Thomas Erastus; Zürich, 17, 29 Oct. 1568, 20 Feb., 14 Mar. 1569. Autograph. Lat. ff. 54, 56, 58, 60.

14. [Thomas Erastus?] to Theodore Beza, on his objections to his theses, published in 1568; [circa 1570-1]. Imperfect. Lat. Copy. f. 62.

15. "A Model of the Church of England, in a letter of - purposed to Beza;" endorsed, "My letter. purposed to Beza;" with corrections, f. 64. See letter of Beza on the subject, Strype, L. of Grindal, App. xvi.

16. "A forme of submission to be made by the gentlemen of the Innes of Courte which be sequestred from their practise, and to be prononced in the hall of theyr severall howses;" accepting the reformed liturgy; [1571 ?], f. 70.

17. An Address to the Bishops against interference with ministers in things indifferent, as vestments, etc.; June, 1571, f. 72.

18. Life of John Morton, Archbishop of Canterbury; in Latin, with corrections [circa 1572], f. 79. Printed in Parker's "De Antiquitate Ecelesiæ Britannicæ;" ed. 1729, p. 444.

19. Henry Bullinger. to T. Beza, objecting to the rise of the word "Substance " in the letters of the Synod, etc.; Zurich, 12 July, 1572. Lat. Two copies. ff. 83, 85.

20. Rodolphus Gualtherus to E. Sandys, Bishop of London, presenting his Homilies on the first Epistle to the Corinthians; Zürich, 26 Aug. 1572. Lat. Copy. f. 86.

21. Letter unsigned, referring to the massacre at Paris, [1572]. Lat. Copy. f. 8 7.

22. Answers to Thomas Cartwrights theories on church discipline (?) [circa 1572 ?]. Latin. f. 88.

23. [Edward] "Deerings Answers," to twenty articles submitted to him in the Starchamber; [1573], f. 102. See Strype's Annals, II. part 1. p. 415.

24. Answers of E. Deering to four articles submitted to him to subscribe; 16 Dec. 1573, f. 106. See Strype's Annals, II. part I. p. 415.

25. Extract of a letter from Rodolphus Gualtherus to Count Lewis Wittgenstein, on ecclesiastical discipline; 26 Aug. 1574. Lat. f. 108. Printed as above, p. 385.

26. Julius Sancterentianus to Archbishop Grindal; on the death of Bullinger and Walther; concerning the Anabaptists, etc.; Zürich, 16 Feb. 1576 [1577.] Lat. Autograph. f. 109.

27. - Glamius to Beza, on church discipline; 13 cal. Maii, 1578. Lat. Copy. f. 110.

28. Rodolphus Gualtherus to Archbishop Grindal, on the mischievous efforts of Jacobus Andreas to force an agreement between the Lutherans and other German reformers; 21 Mar. 1579. Lat. Autograph. f. 112.

29. Theophilus Ryckewaert and Authony Alcoet to the Archbishop of Canterbury, and other Commissioners [of the Starchamber ?], n. d. Lat. f. 114.

30. Letters unsigned on sinning through error of interpretation of Scripture; ult. O[ctobris]. Lat. Copy. f. 115.

31. Extract "ex responsione ad D. Bezam," on the word "publicanus" as used by Our Saviour. Lat. f. 116. An excerpt from Thomas Erastus's Explicatio Gravissimae Quaestionis (London, 1589), pp. 190-196, BL 477.a.8.

32. H - Feilde to - Basyll, in behalf of a woman thrown into prison on a certificate of the Bishop of Norwich; 1 May, 1584. Autograph. f. 118.

33. "A coppie of certaine Letters written by the Conference of Gerzey, and of the Aunsweares thereunto by the Conference of Guernesey, sithence the 19th of August, 1586. And of others to the same purpose", to the 6th of Nov. 1587. f. 120.

34. Seven letters of Edward Glover to Dr. John Reynolds, of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, on justification and other controversial subjects; n.d. Autograph. f. 144.

35. Abraham Tallo[wfield] to Humphrey Newman, "cobler in Sopar Lane," London, concerning the state of religiou in Germany; Nuremberg, 12 Oct. 1588. Autograph . f. 165.

36. Adrianus a Saravia to Richard Bancroft, on discipline; with copy of letter from Bullinger to Erastus; Tattenhill, 23 Aug. 1590. Lat. Autograph. f. 167.

37. "Francis Johnson, his articles which he urged to be underwritten by the English marchants in Middleboroughe, in October, 1591, withstoode by me Thomas Ferrers, then Deputie of the Companie there," f. 169.

38. Theodorus Beza to -; "sur l'affaire de quelque damoiselle qui le poursuivait a Genève;" Geneva, 28 April, 1595. Fr. Signed. f 171.

39. Draft of letter of [John Whitgift, Archbishop of Canterbury] to the Queen, upon reflections made by Mr. Morris in Parliament against the High Commission; [1601], f. 172.

40. "A grace passed in the Universitio of Cambridge, Junii 4, 1603, against factious puritanes," f. 173.

41. "The humble petition of the ministers of the Churche of England, desiringe reformation of certaine cæremonies and abuses of the Churche;" September, 1603, f. 175.

42. T[homas Sackville, Lord] Buckhurst to the Archbishop of Canterbury, about dangerous proceedings of the puritans; [Sept. 1603.] Autograph. ff. 177, 179.

43. Depositions of Richard Braddill, John Lichfield, Henry Mason, and others, mostly of Corpus College, Oxford, before Dr. Thomas Ravis, of the same college, respecting proceedings of Ralph Barlow at Barnes' printing-house, 1603. Signed. f. 181.

44. "The Bishops proceedings and opinions touchinge those thinges which were committed to theire consideration," by the King, at Hampton Court, on ecclesiastical regulations for the kingdom, f. 187.

45. Articles beaded "Absurd assertions of the Puritans;" January, 1603, f. 193.

46. Extracts from printed books relating to bowing at the name of Jesus; Jan. 1603, f. 195.

47. Ten "Articles about the Collection;" Jan. 1603; respecting issuing letters for collection of money for charitable uses, f. 197.

48. "Advise tending to Reformation," endorsed "Directions against this Parlament," 1604; being suggestions for petitions to the King for reformation of corruption in the Church, f. 199.

49. "Dr. [Lancelot] Andrewes collections out of some fathers concerning the signe of the Crosse, 1605," f. 201.

50. "The puritanes directions to avoyde the proceedings of the Byshops;" arguments to encourage the resistance of ministers of the church to subscription of the articles; temp. Jac. I., f. 205.

51. Had[rianus a] Saravia [Prebendary of Canterbury] to the Bishop of London, in condemnation of a schismatical party in the English Church (the Puritans); Canterbury, 24 Oct. [after 1605]. Lat. Signed. f. 207.

52. "Advise to the States of Holland and West Friseland from the Romonstrantes, J. Wtenbogaert, Adrianus van Borre, Eduardus Poppius, Nich. Grevinchovius, Joannes Arnoldus, Simon Episcopus," on the "points controverted betweene them and their fellows Ministers Contra-remonstrants," f. 209.

53. Had[rianus] de Saravia to Archbishop Bancroft, respecting Justus Lipsius; Canterbury, 20 Oct. 1608. Lat. Signed. f. 214.

54. [Philippe de Mornay, Seigneur du Plessis-Marly] to [Sir George] Carew, Ambassador to France, on a publication of James the First [Jacob Triomphant]; dat. Sau[mur], 16 July, 1609. French. Autograph. Without signature. f. 220. Paper. Folio.

Scope & Content:

Reading Abbey; Berkshire: Papers and letters relating to the: 1547-1609.

England, Ecclesiastical History: Papers relating to the Reformation: 1547-1609.

includes:

f. 3 Stephen Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester: Correspondence with the Protector Somerset, and the Council: 1547, 1548.: Copies.
ff. 23-26 b, 35, 38, 40 John Hooper, Bishop of Gloucester: Correspondence with M. Bucer, Archb. Cranmer and P. Martyr: 1550, 1551.: Lat.: Copies.
ff. 23-27, 40 Martin Bucer, Reformer: Correspondence with Bishop Hooper, and J. a Lasco: 1550.: Lat.: Copies.
ff. 24 b, 25 b, 26 b Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury: Letters to, from Bishop Hooper: 1551.: Copies.
ff. 35. 38,47 Peter Martyr, Reformer: Letters to Bishop Hooper and M. Bucer: 1550, 1555.: Lat.: Copies.
f. 46 Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury: Letter to M. Bucer: 1550.: Lat.: Copy.
ff. 46, 47 Martin Bucer, Reformer: Letters to, from Archbishop Cranmer and P. Martyr: 1550, 1555.: Lat.
f. 49 Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London: Letter to E. Grindal: 1555.: Copy.
ff. 49, 53, 109, 112 Edmund Grindal, Archbishop of Canterbury: Letters to, from Bishop Ridley, and others: 1555-1579.
f. 53 Robert Horne, Bishop of Winchester: Letter to, from H. Bullinger: 1566.: Lat.: Copy.
ff. 53-60, 83, 85 Henry Bullinger: Letters to Bishop Horne and others: 1566-1572.: Lat.
ff. 54-60 Thomas Erastus: Letters to, from H. Bullinger, Sen.: 1568, 1569.: Lat.
f. 62 Thomas Erastus: Letter to T. Beza: circ. 1570-1571.: Lat.: Imperf. Copy.
ff. 62, 64, 83, 85, 110, 116 Theodore Beza, Rector of Geneva University: Letters to, from T. Erastus and others: 1570-1578.: Lat.: Copies.
f. 64 England, Ecclesiastical History: Model of the Church of England, addressed to T. Beza: 16th cent.
f. 70 London, Parishes. St. Mary Aldermary: Form of submission by members of the Inns of Court, sequestrated for their religion: temp. Eliz.
f. 79 John Morton, Cardinal, Archbishop of Canterbury: Life: circ. 1572.: Lat.
f. 86 Edwin Sandys, Bishop of London: Correspondence with R. Gualtherus: 1572-1579.: Lat.: Copies.
ff. 86, 108, 112 Rudolph Gualther, of Zürich: Letters to Archbishop Grindal and others: 1572, 1574, 1579.: Lat.
f. 87 City of Paris: Letter referring to the massacre of St. Bartholomew: 1572.: Lat.: Copy.
f. 88 Thomas Cartwright, Professor of Divinity at Cambridge: Answers to his theories on Church Discipline: circ. 1572.: Lat.
ff. 102, 106 Edward Dering: Answers to questions in the Starchamber: 1573.
f. 109 Henry Bullinger: Note of his death: 1577.
f. 109 Julius Sancterentianus: Letter to Archbishop Grindal: 1577.: Lat.
f. 109 Anabaptists: Letter concerning: 1577.: Lat.
f. 110 Glamius: Letter to T. Beza: 1578.: Lat.: Copy.
f. 114 Anthony Algoet: Letter to the Starchamber Commissioners: n.d.: Lat.
f. 114 Theophilus Ryckewaert: Letter to the Commissioners of the Star Chamber: n.d.: Lat.: Copy.
f. 118 H- Feilde: Letter to - Basyll: 1584.
f. 120 Island of Jersey: Correspondence between the conferences of Jersey and Guernsey: 1586, 1587.
ff. 120-143 Island of Guernsey: Correspondence between the conferences of Jersey and Guernsey: 1586, 1587.: Copy.
ff. 144-164 Edward Glover: Letters to Dr. Reynolds: 16th cent.
f. 165 Abraham Tallowfield: Letter to H. Newman: 1588.
ff. 167, 207, 214 Hadrianus de Saravia, Prebendary of Canterbury and Westminster: Letters to Archbishop Bancroft: 1590-1608.: Lat.
ff. 167, 214 Richard Bancroft, Bishop of London (1597) and Archbishop of Canterbury (1604): Letters to, from A. a Saravia: 1590, 1608.: Lat.
f. 169 Middelburg, Zeeland: Articles of religion to be subscribed by the English merchants at: 1591.
f. 169 Francis Johnson, of Middleborough: Articles relating to the English Church: 1591.
f. 169 Thomas Ferrers, Deputy of the English Merchants at Middleburgh: Opposition to articles of F. Johnson: 1591.
f. 171 Theodore Beza, Rector of Geneva University: Letter to -: 1595.: Fr.
f. 172 John Whitgift, Archbishop of Canterbury: Letters to Qu. Elizabeth: 1589, 1601.: Draft and Copy.
f. 172 Elizabeth I of England: Letter to, from Archbishop Whitgift: 1601.
f. 172 Sir John Morris, MP for Appleby: Letter on his reflections against the High Commision: 1601.
f. 173 University of Cambridge: Grace against factious Puritans: 1603.
ff. 173, 177, 193, 205 Puritans: Papers relating to: 1603.
ff. 177-180 Thomas Sackville, 1st Baron Buckhurst; 1st Earl of Dorset: Letters to Archbishop Bancroft: 1608.
ff. 177-180 John Whitgift, Archbishop of Canterbury: Letters to, from Lord Buckhurst: 1603.
f. 181 Richard Braddill, of Oxford: Depositions on proceedings at Barnes' printing house: 1603.
f. 181 Henry Mason, of Oxford: Depositions of, relating to B.Barnes printing house: 1603.
f. 181 Ralph Barlow, of Oxford: Proceedings at Barnes' sprinting-house: 1603.
f. 181 Joseph Barnes: Proceedings at his printing-house in Oxford: 1603.
f. 181 John Lichfield, of Oxford: Depositions on proceedings of R. Barlow at Barnes' printing-house: 1603.
f. 201 Lancelot Andrewes, Bishop of Winchester: Extracts from the Fathers on the sign of the Cross: 1605.
f. 209 Jan Arnold, Remonstrant: Advice to the States of Holland and W. Friesland on religious controversies: 17th cent.
f. 209 Nicolaas Grevinchoven, Remonstrant: Advice to the States of Holland, etc.: 17th cent.
f. 209 Simon Bischop, Professor of Theology at Leyden: Advice to Holland, etc., on religious controversies: 17th cent.
f. 209 Adriaan van der Borre, Remonstrant: Advice to Holland, etc., on religious controversies: 17th cent.
f. 209 Province of Friesland: Advice to the State of West Friesland from Remonstrants: circ. 1607, 17th cent.
f. 209 Eduard Poppius, Dutch Remonstrant: Advice to Holland, etc., on religious controversies: circ. 1620.
ff. 209-213 Jan Wtenbogaert: Advice to the States of Holland and West Friesland, on religious controversies: 17th cent.
f. 214 Justus Lipsius, Philologist: Letter of H. de Saravia respecting him: 1608.
f. 220 Sir George Carew, Ambassador to France: Letter to, from the Seigueur du Plessis-Marly: 1609.: Fr.
f. 220 James I of England: Letter on a publication of: 1609.: Fr.
f. 220 Philippe de Mornay, Sieur du Plessis-Marly: Letter to Sir G. Carew: 1609.: Fr.

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