Book of Memoradum, c 1650-c 1750
Scope and Contents
Text on f.1r reads "Robert Lane in great Queen School by Lyncolns Inn Fields will pay to the person that brings this book of Memorandum Ten Shillings as a reward." It contains notes in Latin and shorthand.
This manuscript contains inserts between folios 21 and 22: pressed leaf; between folios 41 and 42: scrap of torn printed paper; between folios 53 and 54 (reported missing 17/01/2022): scrap of torn paper with handwriting; between folios 69 and 70: scrap of torn paper with handwriting.
Dates
- Creation: c 1650-c 1750
Creator
- From the Fonds: Parker, George, 1697-1764 (2nd Earl of Macclesfield and astronomer) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/macclesfield/1
Extent
1 collection (ff.80 [octavo] Shorthand paper) : paper
Language of Materials
English
External Documents
- Photograph of missing item between folios 41 and 42
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Do not open beyond 90 degrees. This manuscript contains inserts between folios 41 and 42: scrap of torn printed paper; between folios 53 and 54 (reported missing 17/01/2022): scrap of torn paper with handwriting; between folios 69 and 70: scrap of torn paper with handwriting. Reading room staff: Please check inserts are present before and after consultation. Leaf previously inserted between folios 21 and 22 now housed separately with the manuscripts.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
I.7.11
Repository Details
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