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032-002087689

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032-002087689

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Add MS 34712

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COLLECTIONS, historical, antiquarian, etc., made by Thomas Astle:-

1. Letters addressed by the Secretaries of State to the Lord Mayor of London, the Lord Lieutenant of Middlesex, and others, for measures to be taken for the prevention or putting down of disorders; 1711-1763. f. 1. Official copies. Included (at f. 38) are the instructions given to the Lord Mayor on the advance of the Young Pretender to Derby, 6 Dec. 1745.

2. Correspondence, partly original, of the Duke of Bedford, the Secretary of State and other authorities on the occasion of the riot of the Spitalfields weavers and their attack on the Duke's house owing to the French treaty; 1765. f. 49.

3. Official correspondence and papers, chiefly drafts, relative to the surrender of the Isle of Man after its purchase by the Crown from the Duke of Athol; 1765. f. 113.

4. Regulations and orders relating to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, and to the duties of the Astronomer Royal; 1765. f. 158. Copies and drafts.

5. Miscellaneous papers, chiefly copies, including:-(a) Charter of Richard de Redvers to Quarr Abbey, 1147. f. 174;-(b) Confirmation by William, King of Scotland, to Jedburgh Abbey, circ. 1165. f. 176;-(c) Erection by William, King of Scotland, of the burgh of Ayr, and grant of liberties to the burgesses, [1202-1207]. f. 180;-(d) Grant by the Collegiate Church of Astley, co. Warwick, of a pension to the Vicars of Lichfield Cathedral, 23 Mar. 1342[3]. f. 183;-(e) Rules, etc., for a trial by combat, by Sir John Nelthorp, apparently with reference to the suit of Claxton v. Lilburne (cf. Add. 27,380, f. 45); 17th cent. f. 184;-(f) Rental of Coneweston [Coney Weston], co. Suffolk, renewed 13 Hen. VI. [1434-5]. f. 185;- (g) Letter from William Capon, Dean of Cardinal College, Ipswich, to Card. Wolsey, 26 Sept. s. a. (For original v. Cotton MS. Titus B. I, f. 281). f. 188;-(h) Manumission by Qu. Elizabeth of "nativi," 7 Feb.

13 Eliz. [1571]. f. 190;-(i) Proceedings relative to the enclosure of King's Sedgemoor, co. Som., temp . Jas. I. (cf. Add. 3 251, f. 21). f. 192;-(k) Letter from the Privy Council to the Dep. Lieuts. of co. Suffolk, ordering the transport of soldiers to Portsmouth, 18 July, 1628. f. 200;-(1) Letter from Ephraim Udall, puritan divine, to William Walker; London, 19 Dec. 1646. Autogr. Lat. f. 203;-

(m) Notes of accounts of King Charles's escape after the battle of Worcester, 1651. f. 209;-(n) "Observations of Sir R[obert] C[otton] his cariage in our busines," as to the precedence of Bannerets and Barons' younger sons (cf. Harley 1219, f. 279, and Add. 27,423, f. 191); 17th cent. f. 216;-(o) "Sur la Maxime de M^r de la Rochefoucault, Qu'il y a des mariages commodes mais point de delicieux, par Lady Mary W[ortley Montagu]." (Printed, with slight variations, tions, in her Works, ed. 1837, vol. iii. p. 336). f. 300, Paper; ff. 309. Folio.

Scope & Content:

includes:

f. 1 London, England: Letters from Secretaries of State to the Lord Mayor, etc., on disorders in: 1711-1765.
f. 38 Prince Charles Edward Stuart,; the Young Pretender: Precautions to be taken in London on the invasion of: 6 Dec. 1745.
ff. 49, et seqq John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford: Riot of the silk weavers directed against: 1765.
ff. 56, 85 John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford: Letters to Lord Halifax: 1765.
ff. 66, 67, 73, 77, 87, 89, 93, 95, 97, 101, 111 Welbore Ellis, 1st Baron Mendip 1794; Secretary at War: Correspondence with the Secretaries of State: 1765.
f. 69 Cadwallader Coker, Justice of the Peace, Finsbury Division: Letter to the Secretaries of State: 1765.
f. 69 Joseph Keeling, JP, Finsbury Division: Letter to the Secretaries of State: 1765.
f. 71 William Caslon, Justice of the Peace, Tower Division: Letter to the Secretaries of State: 1765.
ff. 79, 99 William Stephenson, Lord Mayor of London: Letters to the Secretaries of State: 1765.
f. 83 John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford: Letter to R. Rigby: 1765.
f. 103 John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich: Letter to Justices of the Peace: 1765.
f. 107 Saunders Welch, JP: Letter to Lord Halifax: 1765.
f. 113 John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl: Papers relating to the sale of the Isle of Man by, to the Crown: 1765.
f. 113 Isle of Man: Papers relating to the transfer of, to the Crown: 1765.
ff. 123, 125 John Wood: Appointment of, and instructions for, as Governor of the Isle of Man: 1765.
f. 158 Astronomy: Regulations, etc., for the Royal Observatory and the Astronomer Royal: 1765.
f. 158 Greenwich, Kent: Regulations and orders for the Royal Observatory at: 1765.
f. 172 City of Winchester: Abstract of grants in 980, and 987, to the church of: 18th cent.
f. 174 Lymington, Southampton: Grant of salt marshes in: 1147.: copy.
f. 174 Ricardus de Riveriis, Comitis Baldewini filius: Giant to Quarr Abbey: 1147.: Copy.
f. 174 Quarr Abbey; Isle of Wight: Grant to, by R. de Riveriis: 1147.: Copy.
f. 176 Jedburgh Abbey; Roxburghshire: Grant to, by King William of Scotland: circ. 1165.
f. 180 Ayr, Ayrshire: Erection of, into a burgh: [1202-1207].: Copy.
f. 183 Astley, Warwickshire: Giant to the Vicars 'of Lichfield Cathedral, by the Collegiate Church of: 1343.: Copy.
f. 183 See of Lichfield: Grant to the vicars of the Cathedral church: 1343.
f. 184 Duels: Case of trial by combat, by Sir J. Nelthorp: 17th cent.
f. 184 Sir John Nelthorp: Case of trial by combat: 17th cent.
f. 185 Coney Weston, Suffolk: Rental: 1434-35.: Copy.
f. 188 Thomas Wolsey, Cardinal; Archbishop of York: Letter to, from W. Capon, Dean of Cardinal College, Ipswich: n.d.: Copy.
f. 188 William Capon, Dean of Cardinal College, Ipswich: Letter to Card. Wolsey: n.d.: Copy.
f. 190 Elizabeth I of England: Manumission of nativi by: 1571.
f. 192 Sedgemoor, King's, Somerset: Proposed enclosure of: temp. Jas.I.
f. 194 Bodmin, Cornwall: Copy of " Constat " relative to the tithe: 1610.
f. 195 London, England: Estimated cost of the Banqueting house, Whitehall: 1619.
ff.196,198 Knights: Papers relating to the taking up of knighthood: 1626.
f. 200 Charles I of England: Privy Council letter to the Duputy Lieutenants of Suffolk: 1628.: Copy.
f. 200 Army; England: Privy Council letter directing despatch of soldiers to Portsmouth: 1628.
f. 201 Nicholas Udall, Divine: Biographical notice: 17th cent.
f. 203 Ephraim Udall, Rector of St. Augustine's, London: Letter to W. Walker: 1646.: Lat.
f. 207 Woods and Forests: List of forests in England and Wales: 1647.
ff. 209-213 Charles II of England: Account to of his escape after the battle of Worcester: 1651.
f. 214 John Palmer: Letter to Baker: 1653.
f. 216 Sir Robert Bruce Cotton, 1st Baronet; antiquary: On conduct of, in a question of precedency: 17th cent.
f. 216 Precedency: Sir R. Cotton's carriage on a question of: 17th cent.
f. 218 Masachusetts Bay, New England: Proceedings in Council on a new charter for: 1691.
f. 220 Hospitals: Computation of endowed hospitals and alms-houses in England: 1697.
f. 220 Gregory King, Lancaster Herald: Computation of endowed hospitals and alms - houses in England: 1697.
f. 222 Thomas Parker, 1st Baron Parker; 1st Earl of Macclesfield: On tenures, etc.: 18th cent.: Autogr.
f. 224 Sir Richard Bellings: Warrant to the Auditor-General: 1707.
f. 224 Lewis de Duras, Earl of Feversham: Warrant to the Auditor-General: 1707.
f. 226 Edward Hyde, Viscount Cornbury: Warrant for repairs to his lodgings at Somerset House: 1712.
f. 226 London, England: Warrant for repairs to Somerset House: 1712.
f. 228 London, England: List of Patent Officers in the port of: temp. Anne.
f. 229 b Captain Nicholas Tettershall: Epitaph: 1676.
f. 230 Sir Isaac Newton: Letter to the Treasury: 1717.: Copy.
f. 231 Coinage: Account of the gold and silver coinage: 1701-1717.
f. 232 Sir John Walraven, English Minister at Amsterdam: Grant to, of an augméntation of arms: 1718.
f. 235 New England, America: Legal opinion on an address from the Independent Ministers in: 1725.
f. 237 Gout: Dissertation on: 1755.
f. 237 R- Drake: Dissertation on the gout: 1755.
ff. 239, 248 Law OF ENGLAND: Petition from the Judges and Advocates of Doctors' Commons for incorporation: [1764-1773].
f. 241 Surinam, South America: Account of: 1762.
f. 242 Sir George Colebrooke, 2nd Baronet: Observations on the Office of Remembrancer of the First Fruits and Tenths: 1765.
f. 242 Exchequer: Observations of Sir G. Colebrooke on the office of Remembrancer ofthe First Fruits and Tenths: 1765.
f.250 Thomas Morell, Assistant Secretary to the Society of Antiquaries: Letter to J. C. Schleeger: 1769.: Copy.
f. 251 Peerage: Fees for patent of a Baron in Ireland: 1770.
f. 253 Navy; England: Instructions for ships under convoy of H.M.S. "Portland": 1771.
f. 260 James Buck, Rector of Lavenham: Letter to --: 1823.
ff. 262, 263 England General Chronicles and History: Styles of Kings, Hen. III. to Charles I.: 18th cent.
f. 267 Heraldry: Instances of Viscounts and Barons to whom supporters have been granted: 18th cent.
f. 269 Candia: Account of a reception by the Governor: 18th cent.
ff. 270 b, 281 Hadleigh, Suffolk: Church notes: 19th cent.
f. 271 Antwerp, Netherlands: Notes on the trade of: 18th cent.
f. 273 Island of St Lucia: Account of: 18th cent.
ff. 274, 275 Bures St Mary, Suffolk: Notes on: 18th cent.
f. 276 Art. Engravings, etc: Ruins of the Abbey of Bury St. Edmunds: 18th cent.
f. 276 Bury St Edmunds Abbey; Suffolk: View of the ruins: 18th cent.
ff. 278 b-280 Antiquities: Drawings of brasses of members of the Clopton family: 18th cent.
f. 281 b Ralph Jermin: Epitaph: 1646.
ff. 283, 284 Leiston Abbey; Suffolk: Notes on, and drawings of: 19th cent.
ff. 283 b, 284 Art. Illuminations and Drawings ENGLISH: Ruins of Leiston Abbey: 19th cent.
f. 285 Richard Coke: Epitaph: 1688.
ff. 286-288 Long Melford, Suffolk: Notes on: 18th cent.
f. 289 Art. Illuminations and Drawings ENGLISH: Engraved plate of copper, found near Lewes: 19th cent.
f. 289 Antiquities: Drawing and description of an engraved plate of copper foudd near Lewes: 1825.
f. 292 Pontefract, Yorkshire: On the liberties and privileges of: 19th cent.
f. 295 William Hunter, MD: Note referring to his collection of coins: 19th cent.
f. 300 Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, author: On La Rochefoucauld's maxim concerning marriage: 18th cent.
f. 300 François de La Rochefoucauld, Duc de la Rochefoucauld: Comment on maxim of by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu: 18th cent.

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Start Date:

1100

End Date:

1799

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12th century-18th century

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Names:

Army of England
Bellings, Richard, of Add MS 34712
Benedictine abbey of St Edmund, King and Martyr, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, 1020-1539
Buck, James, Rector of Lavenham
Capon, William, Dean of Cardinal College, Ipswich
Caslon, William, Justice of the Peace, Tower Division
Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, 1600-1649
Charles II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, 1630-1685
Coke, Richard, of Add MS 34712
Coker, Cadwallader, Justice of the Peace, Finsbury Division
Colebrooke, George, 2nd Baronet, banker, chairman of the East India Company, 1729-1809
Cotton, Robert Bruce, first baronet, antiquary and politician, 22 Jan 1571-6 May 1631,
see also http://isni.org/isni/000000008116498X
Drake, R, author of a dissertation on gout, fl 1755
Duras, Louis, 2nd Earl of Feversham, army officer and diplomat, 1641-1709
Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, 1533-1603,
see also http://isni.org/isni/0000000121446237
Ellis, Welbore, 1st Baron Mendip, politician, 1713-1802
Exchequer
Hunter, William, MD
Hyde, Edward, Viscount Cornbury
Jedburgh Abbey, Roxburghshire
Jermin, Ralph
Keeling, Joseph, JP, Finsbury Division
King, Gregory, Lancaster Herald; of Add MS 34712
La Rochefoucauld, François, Duc de la Rochefoucauld
Leiston Abbey, Suffolk
Montagu, John, 4th Earl of Sandwich, statesman, 1718-1792
Montagu, Mary Wortley, author
Morell, Thomas, Assistant Secretary to the Society of Antiquaries
Murray, John, 3rd Duke of Atholl
Navy of England
Nelthorp, John
Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727
Palmer, John, of Add MS 34712
Parker, Thomas, 1st Baron Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield, 1667-1732
Quarr Abbey, Isle of Wight
Riveriis, Ricardus, Comitis Baldewini filius
Russell, John, 4th Duke of Bedford
See of Lichfield
Stephenson, William, Lord Mayor of London
Stuart, Charles Edward Louis John Casimir Sylvester Severino Maria, Prince, 1720-1788
Tettershall, Nicholas, Captain
Udall, Ephraim, Rector of St. Augustine's, London
Udall, Nicholas, playwright, cleric, schoolmaster, 1504-1556
Walraven, John, English Minister at Amsterdam
Welch, Saunders, JP
Wolsey, Thomas, Cardinal, Archbishop of York
Wood, John, of Add MS 34712

Places:

Antwerp, Belgium
Astley, Warwickshire
Ayr, Ayrshire
Bodmin, Cornwall
Bures St Mary, Suffolk
Candia, Crete, Greece
Coney Weston, Suffolk
Greenwich, Kent
Hadleigh, Suffolk
Isle of Man, England
King's Sedgemoor, Somerset
London, United Kingdom
Long Melford, Suffolk
Lymington, Southampton
Masachusetts Bay, New England
New England, America
Pontefract, Yorkshire
St Lucia, the Carribean
Surinam, South America
Westminster, England
Winchester, England