Notes by bishop Wren, of Norwich and Ely, of letters written by him
MS. Rawl. C. 368, fols. 2–18
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Title
Notes by bishop Wren, of Norwich and Ely, of letters written by him
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. C. 368, fols. 2–18
Summary
The Ely letters (from 1638) are almost entirely on Wren's private affairs and the management of his estates. A letter is inserted at the end (fol. 18*) from Wren to Mr. Matthew Ensam at the parsonage, Ellington, Hunts, about the purchase of two horses; Newmarket, 10 Mar 1633.
Prefixed (on fol. 1b) is a list of clergy, dated 1643, with notes added about 1657 of those that were then deceased.
Date
from 25 Mar 1636 to 29 Sep 1640
Language
English
Physical extent
1 item
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Collection contents
Rawlinson C: History, Theology
Papers relating to the diocese of York, etc.
Notes by bishop Wren, of Norwich and Ely, of letters written by him
