Precedents and reference book, bulk: 1452 - 1850
Scope and Contents
Two rules on religions matters (from Blakstone’s Commentary and Gibson’s Code) are followed by extracts from Gibson, the Baker Manuscripts, Parliamentary rolls, Mr Hughes’ Manuscript, Anthony Wood's Ath. Oxon., Hatcher’s list of Provosts of Eton, and other sources, on matters relating to the city, Cambridge University, King's College and governance.
A loose folio table of contents is tucked into the front, several pages comprising a ?subject index? are tucked in at opening 58 and a chronological index is tucked into the back.
Semi-legible writing on the cover may say 'Mat: College for my [own] private use' and the front endboard, inside, is marked 'C.'
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1452 - 1850
Conditions Governing Access
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
The volume was found on the shelves without a reference code in September 2022, and catalogued at that time.
Physical Description
The volume is bound in parchment.
Date Information
The underlying content is dated between 1452 and 1737. Date of compilation of the material is not known.
Repository Details
Part of the Archive Centre, King's College, Cambridge Repository
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