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HISTORICAL and archæological notes and extracts, the principal being as follows:-

1. "Notes of correspondence of the Montforts, Darleys, Mirfields, &c., of Filnhurst" [co. York], f. 12.

2. The trial of Mary Queen of Scots; 12 Oct,. 1586, ff. 20, 76.

3. The arraignment of Robert, Earl of Essex, and Henry, Earl of Southampton, at Westminster Hall; 19 Feb. 43 Eliz. [1601], f. 27.

4. "The Gunpowder Conspiracy:" notes and correspondence on the pedigree of Fawkes, etc., f 33.

5. Letters of Francis Clifford, Earl of Cumberland; 1615, 1616, f. 72.

6. Founders of New Plymouth, f. 78.

7. Will and diary of Adam Eyre, of Haylehead, a captain in the Parliamentary army; 1646-1649, f. 95.

8. Eminent Commonwealth men, f. 112.

9. Proceedings of the Wirksworth [co. Derby] Presbyterian classes; 1651-1658, f. 130.

10. Remains of the [nonconformist] family of Jollie; 1658-1794, f. 147.

11. List of "Persos who were armed and present at Farnley Wood [co. York] on Monday night the 12th of October, 1663, to raise war against his Majesty," f. 167.

12. "Extracts from the pivate diary of Henry Newcome, the nonconforming minister of Manchester;" 2 Oct. 1661-28 Sept. 1663, f. 170.

13. Obituary of Richard Smith, secondary to the Poultry Compter; 1606-1675, f. 182.

14. Letters of Edward Coleman [secretary to the Duchess of York]; 1675, f. 192.

15. Extracts from diaries of John More, rector of Earls-Croom; 1694- 1696,1698-1700,f.197.

16. Notes and references for lives of eminent ecclesiastics, f. 200. Paper; xixth cent. Quarto.

includes:

• f. 12 Darley family; of Kilnhurst: Notes of their correspondence, 1587-1648, by J. Hunter: 19th cent.
• ff. 20, 27, 76 Elizabeth I of England: Trials of Mary Qu. of Scots, and Lords Essex and Southampton: 1586, 1601.
• ff. 20, 76 Mary of Scotland: Notes of her trial, in 1586, by J. Hunter: 19th cent.
• f. 27 Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton: Trial: 1601.
• f. 27 Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex: Trial and execution: 1600-1601.
• f. 33 James I of England: Notes on the gunpowder plot, by J. Hunter: 19th cent.
• f. 33 Guy Fawkes: Notes on his pedigree: 19th cent.
• ff. 73-75 Francis Clifford, 4th Earl of Cumberland: Letters to Lord Clifford and R. Hughes: 1615, 1616.: Copies.
• f. 78 New Plymouth, Massachusetts, N. America: Collection for history of founders of, by J. Hunter: 19th cent.: Imperf.
• f. 95 Diaries and Memoranda: Capt. Adam Eyre, of Haylehead: 1646-1649.
• f. 95 Captain Adam Eyre, of Haylehead: Will and diary: 1646-1649.
• f. 112 Biography: Notes for the lives of eminent Commonwealth men, by J. Hunter: 19th cent.
• f. 112 England; Commonwealth: Notes on eminent Commonwealth men, by J. Hunter: 19th cent.
• f. 130 Presbyterianism: Proceedings of presbyterians at Wirksworth: 1651-1658.
• f. 130 Town of Wirksworth: Proceedings of the Presbyterian classes: 1651-1658.
• f. 147 Jollie family: Notes on, by J. Hunter: 1658-1794.
• f. 167 Farnley Wood, Yorkshire: List of rebels assembled at: 1663.
• f. 167 Charles II of England: Persons at Farnley Wood, co. York, in arms against the king: 1663.
• f. 170 Henry Newcome, Nonconformist Minister, of Manchester: Extracts from his diary: 1661-1663.
• f. 170 Diaries and Memoranda: Hen. Newcombe, of Manchester, 1661-1663: 19th cent.: Extracts.
• f. 182 Obituaries: Obituaries by R. Smith: 1606-1675.
• f. 182 Richard Smith, Secondary of the Poultry Compter, London: Obituary notices: 1606-1675.: Copy 19th cent.
• f. 182 Biography: Obituary of R. Smith, 1606-1675. Extracts: 19th cent.
• ff. 192-196 Edward Coleman, Secretary to the Duchess of York; executed 1678: Letters to -: 1675.: Copies.
• f. 197 Diaries and Memoranda: Rev. John More: 1694 - 1700.
• f. 197 John More, Rector of Earls-Croome: Extracts from his diaries: 1694-1700.
• f. 200 England, Ecclesiastical History: Notes for lives of eminent ecclesiastics, by J. Hunter: 19th cent.
• f. 200 Biography: Notes for the lives of eminent ecclesiastics, by J. Hunter: 19th cent.
• f. 242 Channel Islands: Notes relating to, by J. Hunter: 19th cent.