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Thomas Baker's copies of documents, mainly relating to Cambridge University, Late seventeenth - early eighteenth century

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.01.49

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1. 'Testamentum Gul. Wickam Episcopi Winton.' pp. 1-12.
2. 'Oratio D. Tobiæ Matthæi, cum D. Dayum Oratorem sisteret.' pp. 13-18.
3. 'D. Tobiæ Matthæi Decani Ecclesiæ Christi Oxon. Precationes.' pp. 19-21.
4. 'Supplicatio pro D. Jamesio, ut Decanus esset Ædis Christi.' . pp. 22-26.
5. 'Consultation had May 1st 1561, about receiving a Nuncio from the Pope.' pp. 27-32.
6. 'Bp. Pilkington's Letter to the Earle of Leicester, circa Adiaphora.' pp. 33-36.
7. 'Reasons for the Restitution of Calice Apr. 3 Ao. Dni 1567.' pp. 37-56.
8. 'A Letter to the Queen, from Sr Tho, Smith, de eadem re 1567.' pp. 57-73.
9. 'A Letter from D. Mathues to the Earle of Leycester 1576.' pp. 74-76.
10. 'Bp. White's Sermon at the Funerall of Quene Mary.' pp. 77-89.
11. 'Part of a Letter from Greg. Martin to Dr White Ao Dni 1575.' pp. 89, 90.
12. 'Epilogus Cæsaris interfecti, a Mro Ricardo Eedes Ao Dni 1582.' p. 91.
13. 'Armachanus (Jac. Usserius) Redivivus &c.' pp. 92-106.
14. 'Excerpta e veteri Registro Prioratus Elyensis.' pp. 107-182.
15. King James's Orders for displacing Aldermen, Common Councill Men, &c. at Cambridge, and placing others in their Roomes.' All originals. pp. 183-185.
16. 'Lives of Geo. Duke of Buckingham, Dr Mapletoft, and Sir John King.' pp. 186-196.
17. 'De rebus Cantabrigiæ (ex veteri Registro), viz. Catalogus Librorum et Instrumentorum, Capellanus Acad., Nigellus de Thorndon, Rog. de Heydon &c.' [Now in the Registry]. pp. 197-209.
18. 'Wm. Sherwood's Will; A Memoir concerning Richard 3rd and Hen. VII.' pp. 211-214.
19. 'An Account of Mr Tob. Rustat, in a Letter from Dr Tho. Tanner to Dr Ashton, Master of Jesus College.' pp. 215, 216.
20. 'Historiola de Fundatione Capellæ de Fenny-Stratford.' pp. 217-219.
21. 'Epistola transmissa Duci de Novo Castro Seneschallo designato.' pp. 221, 222.
22. 'Dr James Master of Queens' College, his Will.' pp. 223-228.
23. 'An Instrument concerning Christ's College and God's House.' pp. 229, 230.
24. 'Ordines celebrati, et Institutiones concessæ ab Episcopo Eliensi.' pp. 239-241.
25. 'Felix Episcopus, Edmundus Rex, Wenefreda Virgo, Cedde Episcopus.' pp. 242-250.
26. 'The Universitie's Address, upon the birth of a Daughter to the Prince of Wales.' p. 251.
27. 'The Foundation of Clare-Hall, with the names of the Masters, Fellows &c.' pp. 253, 254.
28. 'Extracts from the Funerall Oration of Dr Eden Master of Trin. Hall.' pp. 255-257.
29. 'Oliver Cromwell's Birth and Family.' pp. 258-260, 462.
30. 'Sir John King's Family, Additionals.' pp. 261, 262.
31. Letters of Antonio de Dominis. pp. 263-304.
32. 'Articles of agreement between Trinity College and Dr Babington, a Benefactor.' pp. 305-308.
33. 'Collectiones e Registro Ecclesiæ Cath. Lincoln.' pp. 309-338, 421-424.
34. 'Roberti Jenkin S.T.P., et pro Domina Margareta Professoris, Oratio Inauguralis, sive Proœmium, in Prælectiones Academicas de Potestate Ecclesiastica.' pp. 339-342.
35. 'Copies of Letters, from the King, the Cardinali, Ambassadors &c.' pp. 343-420.
36. 'King James's Attempt of the Conversion of his Daughters to his own Religion.' 'Bp. Godfrey Goodman's Will, Address of the College of Durham to Rich. Lord Protector, Catalogue of Honble Persons summon'd by writt, to sit in the other House.' pp. 425-432.
37. 'Letters (original) from Wm. Bedell to lady Wray.' pp. 433-435.
38. 'The Oxford Case, betwixt the Bp. of Oxford, and Vicechancellor.' pp. 486-437, 440.
39. 'Ordinations by the Bp. of London [Compton], Mr Worthington's Will.' pp. 438, 439.
40. 'Dr Sibbs his Life, by Zach. Catlin.' pp. 441-446.
41. 'Letters Original, or Extracts from Originals, most of 'em from the Earle of Northampton, to Lord Rochester.' pp. 447-454.
42. 'The Reformation or Prophanation of Churches in Cambridgeshire an. 1643. Since printed by Dr Grey an. 1739.' pp. 455-458, 471-473.
43. 'An Original Letter, from Father Mabillon, to Doctor Gale.' p. 459.
44. Epitaphs pp. 461, 463-470.

Dates

  • Creation: Late seventeenth - early eighteenth century

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Extent

1 volume(s) (473 pages)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Bequeathed to the library by Thomas Baker (1656-1740).

Physical Description

Paper

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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