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032-003442487

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Volume of larger collection of sixty-six volumes [6277 to 6342] acquired from Lady Banks, this volume relating to: collections of a Herald during 1603-1625, on subjects such as: various Proceedings, and Funeral protocol for: Citizens, Gentlemen, Knights,

Scope & Content:

A duodecimo volume of 165 pages.

Written in a very neat hand.

Containing the collections of some Herald (Camden?) in the reign of James the First, [1603-1625] viz.

1. Father Parsons Praier. Folio 1.

2. The proceedings of a citizens Funerall, and hearse. Folios 2b, 3.

3. The proceeding for a Knight’s funeral, and hearse. Folios 3b, 4.

4. Fees belonging to the offices of Armes for the Funerall of a Knight. Folio 5b.

5. Hatchments for the Funerall of a Knight. Folio 6.

6. The proceedings to the Funerall of a Baroness, and hearse. Folios 6b, 7.

7. The proceeding to the funeral of a Baron, and hearse. Folios 7b-8b.

8. The proceedings to the church for a Countess and hearse. Folios 10b, 11.

9. The proceedings to the church for an Earle and hearse. Folios 13, 14.

10. The Timber Hearse for an Earl. Folios 15b, 16.

11. A Certificate to be taken at ye[the] funeral of an Esquire [exemplified in the case of George Stonehouse of Little Peckham, County Kent, Esquire, 20 July, [in the] 15[th year of the reign of Queen [Elizabeth] [1572]. Folios 17, 17b.

12. The proceedinge in state of the High and Mightye Prince Elizabeth, by the grace of God Queene of England, etc, from Somersett place to St Paul’s church in London, Anno 1588. Folios 18b-20.Printed in Nichols’s ‘Progresses of Qu[een] Eliz[abeth]’ ii, 541, 2nd Edit[ion].

13. The proceeding to the Parliament of Queene Elizabeth from her Majesties Royale Pallas of Whitehalle to Westminster [1596]. Folios 22-23. Printed ib. iii. 409.

14. The proceeding at the Funerall of the right high and mighty Prince Elizabeth Queene of England, etc. from the Pallas of Whitehall to the Cathedrall Churche of Westminster, 28 Aprill, 1603. Folio 25-29b. Printed ib.iii.621.

15. The proceeding of the high and mighty Prince James King of England, etc, from the Tower through the Cittye of London, the 5 March, 1603. Folios 36-38b. Printed in Nichols’s ‘Progresses of James the First’. i. 325.

16. The proceeding to the Coronation of the high and mighty Prince James King of England, etc. folios 40-41. Printed ib. i. 229.

17. The Coronation of King James and Queene Anne, his wife, 25 July, 1603. Folios 42-45b. Printed ib 1. 231.

18. The proceeding to the Parliament of the high and mighty Prince James King of Greate Brittaigne, etc, 19 Marche, 1603. Folios 47-48.

19. The Placing of great Officers according to the Act of Parliament, made Anno 31[st year of the reign of King] H[enry] VIII [1539]. Folios 50b-51b.

20. Series Ordinum omnium Procerum, magnatum, et Nobilium et Aliorum quorumcumque infra hoc regnum tam vicrum quam faminarum posita et distincta per nobilssimum Iasperum Ducem Bedforth et alios nobilis, appunctatione Dni[Domini] regis Henrici [septimi]. Folios 52-53.

21. A Roll of the Barons of ye[the] Parliament as they were placed in the first yeare of the Raigne of our Soveraigne Lord King James. Folios 55, 56. Printed in Nichols’ ‘Progresses [of James the First?]’. i. 424.

22. Orders made by Thomas of Lancaster fo rhte placing of Kings, Heralds, and Serjeants at Armes. Dated “before the towne of Cayne in Normandy”. 3 September, 1417. Folios 58-59b.See MS. Add. 6297. Page.429.

23. The proceeding to the Parliament from Whitehall te 5th of Aprill, A.D, 1614. Folios 60b-61b. Printed in Nichols’ ‘Progresses [of James the First?]’. IV. 1091.

24. The forme of a Pattent for a Creast to be granted to a Gentleman by a King of Arms [exemplified in a grant made by Will[iam] Camden, Clarenceux, to John Hodges of Bodwaye, County Worc[ester] Gentleman. Dated 5 October, 1610]. Folios 90-91.

25. The forme of a Pattent for a coate of Armes to be granted to a Gentleman by a King of Armes [exemplified in a grant made by Will[iam] Camden, Clarenceux, to Will[iam] Glover of Ash. By Campsy. County Suff[olk]. Dated ----]. Folios 92-93.

26. The copy of a letter written by ye[the] Lords of The Privie Counsell to the Lord Maior, Aldermen and Sheriffes of London [concerning the privileges of the Heralds] Dated Greenwich, 10 June, 1566. Folio 94, 94b. See MS. Add. 6297. Page.432.

27. The forme of a Tytling bill. Folios 98b, 99.

28. The Differences of Brothers. Folios 99b, 100.

29. Fees due to be payd to divers his Majesties Officers by every Knight yt[that] is dubbed & made, & shall take the order of Knighthood upon him. Folio 100b.

30. Fees at the making of Knights of the Bathe. Folio 101b.

31. The oath of a Knight of the Bathe. Folio 102.

32. Necessaries required for the Creation of a Pursuivant of Arms; “the Oath of a Pursuivant pf Armes”. Folios 102b-104.

33. A copy of the Warrant for a new Coates of Armes for all the Heralds of the King’s Majesties dominions at the King’s Coronation, Anno Dni[Domini], 1603. Folio 105.

34. The Accomplements apperteyning to an Herald of Armes at his Creation: the ceremonyes of his creation, and his oath at large. Folios 106b-108b. See MSS. Add. 6247. Page.423.

35. Certayne notes taken oute of Lawe cases and other Authors. Folios 112-117b.

36. The Order of the Funerall of Edward, Earle of Darby, who died at Latham Hall on Friday the xxiiij of October, and was buried at Ormskirke on Thursday the 4th of December following Anno Dni[Domini] 1572. Folios 124-132. Printed in [Arthur] Collins’s ‘Peerage of England]’, vol. iii. Page.73. ‘ed. [Sir Egerton] Brydges’.

37. Copy fo the Patent granted by King Edward the Sixth to the Kings, Heralds, and Pursuivants of Arms, of exemption from subsidies and taxes. Dated Westm[inster] 4 June, Anno, [during the] r[eign] of the 3[rd year of King Edward VI] [1549]. Folios 135-141. Printed in [Mark] Noble’s ‘History of the College of Arms[: all the Kings, Heralds, and Pursuivants, from the Reign of Richard III, Founder of the College, Until the Present Time] ...’. App. Page.iii.

38. Copy of letters Patent granted by Philip and Mary, to the Kings, Heralds, and Pursuivants of Arms, incorporating them, and giving them Derby House etc. Dated Hampton Court, 18 July, Anno [of the] r[eign of the] 1[st] - 3[rd years of Philip and Mary] [1554-1556]. Folios 143-147. Printed ib. app. Page vii. In Latin.

39. Orders to be observed and kept by the officers of Arms, made by ye[the] high and mighty Prince, Thomas Duke of Norffolke, Earle Marshall of England, Anno 1568. Folios 149-160b.

40. “A collection for mixteurs of coullers, gathered togeather by Mr Rogers the graver”, Folios 161-164.

41. Receipts “to lay gould to burmish”, “a size for gould”; “for gould”; “for blew”, and “a Pounce to Keepe paper from sincking”, Folio 165, 165b.

An Index of contents to the volume is prefixed in a recent hand.

Collection Area:

Western Manuscripts

Project / Collection:

Additional Manuscripts

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Record Type (Level):

Fonds

Extent:

1 volume, (of 165 folios) acquired inclusive of 66 volumes.

Digitised Content:

Languages:

English

Scripts:

Latin

Start Date:

1600

End Date:

1899

Date Range:

17th century-19th century

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Physical Characteristics:

Duodecimo format. Prefixed is an Index

Custodial History:

As with sixty-six volumes nos. 6277 to 6342 inclusive, presented to the Museum by Lady Banks, in the Autumn of the year 1819. This volume was formerly in the Towneley Library.

Publications:

Reference to: [Arthur] Collins’s ‘Peerage of England]’, vol. iii. Page.73. ‘ed. [Sir Egerton] Brydges’.; [Mark] Noble’s ‘History of the College of Arms[: all the Kings, Heralds, and Pursuivants, from the Reign of Richard III, Founder of the College, Until

Material Type:

Archives and Manuscripts

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Not Public Record(s)

Notes:

This catalogue description has been transcribed from the original [18th-19th-century] handwritten Catalogue of Additional Manuscripts and may contain inaccuracies. The handwritten catalogue is available in the Manuscripts Reading Room.

Related Material:

Related to the sixty-six volumes nos. 6277 to 6342 acquired from Lady Banks. Note to see: MS. Add. 6297. Page.429.; MS. Add. 6297. Page.432.; MSS. Add. 6247. Page.423.