The Princess has written to King James on behalf of Bishop Compton, with relation to the proceedings of the Eccles. Commissioners against him; an account of Dr. Burnet's proceedings at the Dutch court: his "intolerable impudence and pressing importunity" too often gain him private interviews with the Princess, but "he is of so bad repute with all good churchmen of London, both clergy and laity, that nothing can be spoken more to her R. H.'s injury than to say she is a favourer of him, and therefore this must be prevented as soon as can be;" Dieren
MS. Rawl. C. 983, fol. 101
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Title
The Princess has written to King James on behalf of Bishop Compton, with relation to the proceedings of the Eccles. Commissioners against him; an account of Dr. Burnet's proceedings at the Dutch court: his "intolerable impudence and pressing importunity" too often gain him private interviews with the Princess, but "he is of so bad repute with all good churchmen of London, both clergy and laity, that nothing can be spoken more to her R. H.'s injury than to say she is a favourer of him, and therefore this must be prevented as soon as can be;" Dieren
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MS. Rawl. C. 983, fol. 101
Summary
[Sent through the Bishop's nephew, Mr. Nicholas.]
Date
26 Aug 1686
Language
English
Physical extent
1 item
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Collection contents
Rawlinson C: History, Theology
Letters to Bishop Compton, and papers relating to the diocese of London during his episcopate
The Princess has written to King James on behalf of Bishop Compton, with relation to the proceedings of the Eccles. Commissioners against him; an account of Dr. Burnet's proceedings at the Dutch court: his "intolerable impudence and pressing importunity" too often gain him private interviews with the Princess, but "he is of so bad repute with all good churchmen of London, both clergy and laity, that nothing can be spoken more to her R. H.'s injury than to say she is a favourer of him, and therefore this must be prevented as soon as can be;" Dieren
