Collection of papers, chiefly concerning Parliament in 1640, seventeenth century
Scope and Contents
1. f. 1. ' Quaeres propounded by sundry of the Clergy of the Diocese of London and parts adjacent upon the oath enjoyned upon the late Synod, Canon 6, wherein they unfynedly desired satisfaction so that they may the more heartily and willingly take the said oath, when authority shall tender it to them, as by the Canon is appointed.' This has relation to what was called the et cetera oath in the canons of 1640,'which (says Collier) was pelted both from pulpit and press;' see his Eccles. Hist. VIII. 186, ed. 1811.
2. f. 6. 'The Intentions of the Army of the Kingdome of Scotland.'
3.-31. Various speeches and other documents presented in Parliament in 1640.
Dates
- Creation: seventeenth century
Conditions Governing Access
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Extent
1 volume(s) (102 leaves)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
From the Library of John Moore (1646–1714), Bishop of Ely (‘Royal Library’), no. 691.
Physical Description
Paper
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
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