Add MS 19865

1. Copy, by Sir William Betham, of a register of papers relating to the family of Sexten, of Limerick; compiled by Christopher Sexten between 1630-1640: viz., a. Memorial of services in Ireland of Edmond Sexten, "Sewer of the King's chamber," including letters of the King, and of the Deputy and Council of Ireland; temp. Henry VIII., f. 1. b. Names of havens, rivers, lordships, etc., with their landlords and commodities, "from Lupes head," north of the Shannon, and within the river; by Edmond Sexten, f. 19. c. Charters of the city of Limerick; and inquisitions and other documents relating to property there of the family of Sexten, including the abbeys of St. Mary and St. Francis; 1197-1628, f. 24. d. Lists of books and evidences of Christopher Sexten, 1630, f. 74. e. Charters of Q. Elizabeth and James I. to the city of Limerick, f. 79 b. f. Table of the Governors of Ireland, and of mayors, bailiffs , and sheriffs of Limerick; with memoranda relating to the family of Sexten, f. 115.

2. Translations, by Sir William Betham, of royal charters of Cork and Wexford, 1609-1687, f. 143. Paper; xixth century. Folio.

Limerick, Ireland: Documents relative to: 1197-1628.: Copies.

Sexten family; of Limerick: Documents relative to: 19th cent.: Copies.

includes:

• ff. 1-18 Henry VIII of England: Correspondence with the Lord Deputy of Ireland, the Mayor of Limerick,and others: 1534, 1535.
• ff. 115-138 Limerick, Ireland: Officers of the corporation: 17th cent.
• ff. 115-138 Ireland: List of governors: to 1632.
• f. 143 County of Cork: Charter to, from James I.: 1609.: Translation.
• ff. 158-179 Wexford, Wexford: Royal charters to: 1590, 1687.
• f. 179 b Lindon family: Pedigree: 19th cent.
• f. 179 b Haword family: Pedigree: 19th cent.
• f. 179 b Berford family: Pedigree: 19th cent.