Transcripts of Thomas Baker's copies of documents, mainly relating to Cambridge University, in the British Museum, c 1799
Scope and Contents
Transcript from Baker 4 (Harl. 7031), except for pp. 1a to 4a, which are from Baker 2 (Harl. 7029).
1. 'Catalogus Benefactorum, qui libros Bibliothecæ Acad, Cant, contulerunt.' pp. 1 a-4 a.
2. 'Letters and other Instruments taken from the Originals formerly belonging to the Ld Burghley, to whom they had been sent up from the University: now in the Custody of .. Mr. Strype. An. 1712.' pp. 1b-37.
3. 'A Clause of Henry the Seventh's Will.' pp. 41, 42.
4. 'The Testament of Kyng Henry the VIIth.' pp. 42, 43=IV. 38, 39.
5. 'A return of a Commission to the Bp. of Lincoln concerning King's Coll.' 26 Nov. 1674. pp. 48, 44=IV. 39, 40.
6. Note by Wm. Brockett respecting Sir F. Bridgman's bequest to King's college, for a music professorship, 3 fellowships, one in physic, and 3 scholarships. p. 44=IV. 40.
7. 'Trinity Colledge. Letters Original penes Jo. Strype' pp. 45-64.
8. 'Christ's College.' pp. 67-106.
9. Papers relating to Corpus Christi College. pp. 107-126.
10. Papers relating to Caius College. pp. 127-142.
11. Papers relating to Trinity Hall. pp. 143-170, 297-303.
12. Papers relating to Peterhouse. pp. 170-197.
13. 'Pembroke Hall.' pp. 198-208.
14. 'Queens College.' pp. 209-225 a.
15. 'Sydney College.' pp. 223 b-225 b.
16. 'Magdalen College.' pp. 226-240.
17. 'Caius College.' pp. 245-285.
18. Original letter from Tho. Hearne to Baker. p. 286.
19. 'Concerning the Election of the Earl of Northampton.' pp. 289-295.
Dates
- Creation: c 1799
Creator
- Baker, Thomas, 1656-1740 (antiquary) (Person)
- Hearne, Thomas, 1678-1735 (antiquary and nonjuror) (Person)
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Extent
1 volume(s) (303 pages, and index)
Language of Materials
English
Latin
Former reference
Baker A
Custodial History
In the library by 1867.
Physical Description
Paper
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