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COMMONPLACE-BOOK of [William Lloyd, Bishop of Norwich; cf. J. H. Overton, The Nonjurors, pp. 38-46]; mainly transcripts of religious and political papers. Names of authors, etc., are in the bishop's autograph. The principal contents are as follows:-

1. "The Presbyterian Pater Noster, Creed, and Ten Commandments"; a parody by Thomas Ashenden, rector of Dingley, co. Northt. Printed, probably in 1681. f. 2.

2. "A Speech lately made by A noble Peer of the Realm" [i.e. Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury; 20 Nov. 1680 never delivered]. Printed in 1681; cf. also Cobbett's Parliamentary History, iv, App. x. Other copies in Stowe MSS. 186, f. 169; 306, f. 39. f. 3 b.

3. "A Letter to a Noble Lord Concerning a Late Profane Pamphlet," etc.: a defence of Art. 1. Ascribed to T. Ashenden printed in 1681. f. 5 b.

4. "An Account of the New Sheriffs, holding their Offices": a defence of Slingsby Bethel and Henry Cornish, the republican sheriffs of London and Middlesex in 1680; cf. Burnet, History of his own Time (1823), ii, pp. 241-43. Printed in. 1680 ; here ascribed, to "Humphreys ye Presbyterian minister." f. 9.

5. "A Private Prayer. to be used in Difficult Times," by Simon Patrick, Bishop of Ely. Printed by Alexander Taylor, The Works of Symon Patrick, ix, p. 317. f. 13.

6. Opinions of Roman Catholic divines as to the taking by English Catholics of the oath of allegiance to William and Mary. Latin. f. 14.

7. "Of Praemunire"; by Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford, but here ascribed to "Mr North" [Roger North, lawyer and historian, his brother ?]. A more complete copy in Add. MS. 32520, f. 74. f. 17.

8.Satirical epitaph on Louis XIV in Latin, beg. - Siste gradum viator." f. 26.

9. Defence of Archbishop Laud in the House of Lords. [l644], by John Herne. Printed by Cobbett, State Trials, iv, pp. 577-586. f. 27.

10. "Of Archbishop Abbott's Irregularity": defence of George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury, in 1621, wrongly attributed by Lloyd to Sir Henry Spelman; with copies of documents in the case. Printed, with Spelman's "Answer" and some of the accompanying documents, in Reliquiæ Spelmannianae, pp. 107-126. f. 32.

11. Documents relating to the condemnation by Lloyd as Bishop of Peterborough, I June 1681, of Thomas Ashenden for writing art. 1 etc., and to Ashenden's retractation. f. 43.

12. Various articles relating to "Mr Gibbs of Gissing in Suffolke," i.e. John Gibbs, rector of Gissing, condemned by Lloyd for Popish tendencies. His recantation sermon is on f. 49. f. 45.

13. Statutes and Ordinances of the free schools at Oakham and Uppingham, co. Rutl., founded by Robert Johnson, archdeacon of Leicester, in 1584. Printed by C. R. Bingham, Our Founder, pp. 40-48. f. 54.

14. Three extracts from the works of Sir Henry Spelman relating to the desecration of monasteries and impropriated monastic lands, viz. History and Fate of Sacrilege, 1698, and The larger Treatise on Tithes, 1646. Headed in Lloyds hand "Sr Henry Spelmans papers found among ye papers of his Amanuensis Mr [Jeremiah] Stephens of [Quinton,] Northamptonshire." f. 58.

15. A list of nonjuring clergy. A similar list is printed by W. L. Bowles, Life of Thomas Ken, pp. 176-185. f. 74.

16. Letter, apparently to the King of Spain, proving the legitimacy of Spain's entering the Grand Alliance of 1689. f. 79.

17. Papers relating to (a) Sacrifice in the Church, (b) whether there is such in the Church of England. Ascribed by Lloyd to [George] Hickes, Dean of Worcester, afterwards nonjuring bishop of Thetford. f. 85.

18. Treatise shewing that the worship of God "towards the altar" is neither idolatry nor superstition, headed by Lloyd "By Mr Guest reviewed by Dr Bishby." The latter is Nathaniel Bisbie, rector of Long Melford, co. Suffolk. f. 98.

19. "A Just Complaint. against the Degenerous Clergie of the Church of England": an attack on the clergy who took the oaths to William and Mary, dated April 1690. Ascribed by Lloyd to "Dr. Smith. Togry," i.e., Thomas Smith, nonjuring divine and Cottonian librarian. f. 123.

20. Extracts from works of various writers, mainly nonjuring in sympathy, relating to allegiance, sanctity of oaths and non-resistance, preceded by a copy of an unsigned letter dated Westminster, 30 Jan. 1701. The collection is ascribed by Lloyd to [Henry] Gandy, nonjuror (cf. J. H. Overton, op. cit., pp. 147-152). f. 142 b.

22. " Observations upon the Arise and progress of the late Rebellions against King Charles the 1st by Henry Guthry, Bishop of Dunkeld, 1665-1676. Printed as Memoirs of Henry Guthry, late Bishop of Dunkeld, 1702. f. 172. Paper; ff. iii + 213. Folio. Early xviii cent. On the front of the vellum binding is written in a 19th cent. hand, "Kirk Bramwith." on the back "A Boocke of Coppies of Letters for custom Busines Begun. . ." and "For Mr John Wynn att Mr Moyes house In Tattenham," both in 18th cent. hands. Belonged to William Dalrymple Maclagan, Archbishop of York 1891-1908. Presented by E. R. D. Maclagan, Esq., C.B.E.

Scope & Content:

Political Tracts: Miscellaneous tracts, in commonplace book: early 18th cent.

Commonplace Books: Bp. W. Lloyd, nonjuror: early 18th cent.

William Lloyd, Bishop of Norwich; nonjuror: Commonplace - book: early 18th cent.

England, Ecclesiastical History: Commonplace-book containing nonjuring tracts, etc.: early 18th cent.

includes:

f. 2 Thomas Ashenden, Rector of Dingley, county Northamptonshire: Presbyterian Pater Noster, Creed and Ten Commandments by, 1681.: early 18th cent.: Copy.
ff. 2, 5 b, 43 Nonconformists Presbyterians: "Presbyterian Pater Noster, etc." : a parody by Rev. T. Ashenden, with papers rel. to: 1681.: Copies, early 18th cent.
ff. 2, 5 b, 43 Parody: "Presbyterian Pater Noster," etc., by Rev. T. Ashenden, with papers rel. to, 1681.: early 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 3 b Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury: Speech against the Duke of York, 1680.: early 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 5 b Thomas Ashenden, Rector of Dingley, county Northamptonshire: Letter to " a Noble Lord," attrib. to, 1681.: early 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 9 London; Lord Mayor, Corporation, etc: "An Account of the New Sheriffs, holding their Offices," 1680.: early 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 9 Henry Cornish, republican: Tract rel. to his election as Sheriff Of London, 1680.: early 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 9 Humphreys, Presbyterian minister: "An Account of the New Sheriffs, holding their Offices," ascribed to 1680.: early 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 9 Slingsby Bethell, republican: Tract rel. to his election as Sheriff of London, 1680.: early 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 13 Prayers: Private prayer in difficult times, by S. Patrick, Bp. of Ely.: early 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 13 Simon Patrick, Bishop of Chichester and (1691) of Ely: Private prayer for use in difficult times, 17th cent.: early 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 14 Roman Catholics: Opinions of Catholic divines upon English Catholics taking oath of allegiance, end of 17th cent.: early 18th cent.: Lat.: Copy.
f. 17 Law OF ENGLAND: Tract on Praemunire, by Lord Guilford.: 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 17 Hon Roger North, lawyer and historian: "Of Praemunire ", erroneously ascribed to (?), 17th cent.: early 18th cent.: Copy.
f.17 Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford: "Of Praemunire," 17th cent.: early 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 26 Louis XIV of France: Satirical epitaph on: early 18th cent.: Lat.
f. 26 Political and Satirical Poems: Epitaph on Louis XIV: early 18th cent.: Lat.
f. 26 Epitaphs: Satirical epitaph on Louis XIV: early 18th cent.: Lat.
f. 27 England; Parliament: Defence of Abp. Laud, by J. Heme, before the Lords, [1644].: early 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 27 William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury: Defence of, by J.Herne, [1644].: early 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 27 John Herne, lawyer: Speech in defence of Abp. Laud, 1644.: early 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 32 Sir Henry Spelman, antiquary: "Of Archbishop Abbott's Irregularity " wrongly attrib. to, 1621.: early 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 32 England, Ecclesiastical History: Papers rel. to Abp. Abbot's Irregularity: 1621.: Copies, early 18th cent.
f.32 George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury: Of Archbishop Abbott's Irregularity," erroneously attrib. to Sir H. Spelman: 1621.: Copy, early 18th cent.
f. 43 Thomas Ashenden, Rector of Dingley, county Northamptonshire: Documents rel. to his condemnation, 1681.: early 18th cent.: Copies.
f. 45 John Gibbs, Rector of Gissing: Papers rel. to his condemnation for Popish tendencies: late 17th cent.: Copies, early 18th cent.
f. 49 John Gibbs, Rector of Gissing: Sermon by, late 17th cent.: early 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 49 Sermons: J. Gibbs, on Luke xxii. 32, late 17th cent.: early 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 54 Education: Statutes, etc., of free schools at Oakham and Uppingham: 1584.: Copies, early 18th cent.
f. 54 Uppingham, Rutland: Statutes and ordinances of the Free School 1584.: early 18th cent.: Copies.
f. 54 Robert Johnson, Archdeacon of Leicester: Statutes and Ordinances of free schools at Oakham and Uppingham founded by, 1584.: early 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 54 Oakham, Rutland: Statutes and ordinances of the free school: 1584.: Copies, early 18th cent.
f. 58 Monasteries: Extracts from Sir H. Spelman's works rel. to: early 18th cent.
f. 58 Sir Henry Spelman, antiquary: Extracts from his works: early 18th cent.
f. 79 Charles II of Spain: Letter to (?), on the legitimacy of Spain's entering the Grand Alliance, 1689.: early 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 85 George Hickes, DD, Dean of Worcester: Tract rel. to saerifice ascribed to: 18th cent.
f. 98 Nathaniel Bisbie, Rector of Long Melford; nonjuror: Treatise " reviewed" by.: 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 98 Guest: Treatise on worship towards the altar ascribed to: 18th cent.
f. 123 Reverend Thomas Smith, nonjuror; Cottonian librarian: Tract attrib. to, 1690.: early 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 142 b Henry Gandy, Rector of St. Leonard's, Exeter; nonjuror: Collection of extracts rel. to nonresistance, etc., attrib. to, late 17th cent.: early 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 172 Charles I of England: Bp. H. Guthry's observations on rebellions against, 17th cent.: early 18th cent.: Copy.
f. 172 Henry Guthry, Bishop of Dunkeld: "Observations on the rebellions against Charles I," 17th cent.: early 18th cent.: Copy.

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1680

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1740

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1680-1740

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Custodial History:

Sir Eric Robert Dalrymple Maclagan, KCVO; Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum: Presented: in 1921.

William Dalrymple Maclagan, Bishop of Lichfield; Archbishop of York 1891: Owned.

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Names:

Abbot, George, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1562-1633,
see also http://isni.org/isni/0000000083686634
Ashenden, Thomas, Rector of Dingley, county Northamptonshire
Bethell, Slingsby, republican
Bisbie, Nathaniel, Rector of Long Melford; nonjuror
Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, 1600-1649
Charles II, of Spain, 1661-1700
Cooper, Anthony Ashley, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury, politician, 1621-1683
Cornish, Henry, republican
Gandy, Henry, of Exeter; clergyman, fl 1688-1691
Gibbs, John, of Gissing, clergyman, fl 1665-1671
Guest, -, author of a treatise on worship towards the altar, fl 18th century
Guthry, Henry, Bishop of Dunkeld
Henry VIII, King of England and Ireland, 1491-1547,
see also http://isni.org/isni/0000000122586127
Herne, John, lawyer
Hickes, George, bishop of the nonjuring Church of England and antiquary, 1642-1715
Humphreys, Presbyterian minister
Johnson, Robert, Archdeacon of Leicester
Laud, William, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1573-1645
Lloyd, William, Bishop of Norwich; nonjuror
Lord Mayor, Corporation, etc, London
Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715
Maclagan, Eric Robert Dalrymple, Knight, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1879-1951
Maclagan, William Dalrymple, Archbishop of York, 1826-1910
North, Francis, 1st Baron Guilford, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, 1637-1685
North, Roger, lawyer and historian
Parliament
Patrick, Simon, Bishop of Chichester and of Ely, 1626-1707
Smith, Thomas, Reverend; nonjuror; Cottonian librarian
Spelman, Henry, historian and antiquary, 1563/4-1641

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Oakham, Rutland
Uppingham, Rutland