Papers relating to the dispute between Launceston and Bodmin
MS. Gough Cornwall 1
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Papers relating to the dispute between Launceston and Bodmin
Shelfmark
MS. Gough Cornwall 1
Summary
Papers relating to the dispute between Launceston and Bodmin as to which should have the assizes held there:
Fol. 1. a copy of the Act of 1670 transferring the assizes from Launceston to Bodmin
Fol. 3. a petition to Parliament in favour of Bodmin, 1737/8
Fols. 5, 13, 37v. drafts of cases against the claim of Bodmin
Fol. 7v. 'The draught of the Bill brought into the House of Commons in 1737/8
Fol. 11v. a copy of a petition from Launceston
Fol. 23. three letters from Hugh Gregor to the hon. John Anstis, 4 and 15 Feb., 4 Mar. 1737/8
Fol. 29. two letters from S. Molesworth to the same, 21 Feb., 11 Mar. 1737/8
At fol. 32 are two letters about an old inscription over the west door of St. Austel church, 1778, with a facsimile of the inscription
Date
Written in about 1737-1738
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
51 Leaves
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Collection contents
Cornwall
Papers relating to the dispute between Launceston and Bodmin
