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Correspondence concerning the deposit of the diary of John Bois [Boys] at Cambridge University Library

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7194.I

Scope and Contents

John Bois (1561-1644) was a biblical translator whose main legacy were the notes that he made during the discussions relating to the formation of the 1611 King James Bible. This correspondence concerns the attempts to establish provenance of a diary of John Bois, attempts to find a suitable institution to hold it and its eventual donation to the Cambridge University Library by Louisa Howes.

Dates

  • Creation: 13 Mar. 1835-10 May 1881

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 collection

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

The diaries of John Bois are now CUL MSS Add. 3856-7

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

Contact:
Cambridge University Library
West Road
Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom