Miscellaneous legal papers and opinions of Henry Swinburn, chiefly relating to the province of York
MS. Rawl. C. 368, fols. 19–88
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Title
Miscellaneous legal papers and opinions of Henry Swinburn, chiefly relating to the province of York
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. C. 368, fols. 19–88
Summary
Among these are the following:
(fol. 23) Argument, addressed by Swinburn to the archbp. of York, on the question whether Filey [or Filing] was a chapelry to Whitby.
(fol. 26) Letter to the archbp. of Cant. from Dr. W. Lewyn, respecting an application from Mr. Dethick for a license to exercise some ecclesiastical jurisdiction although a layman; dated "from the house of Mr. Wrighte over againste St Antlynde Churche in London;" 17 Jul 1584.
(fol. 28) Letter from Swinburn to a bishop respecting his power to dispense with vicars' residence; 4 Jan 1603.
(fols. 39, 40) Letter to Swinburn from the bishop of Durham, with questions respecting the canons' residence; with a draught of Swinburn's reply; 2 Nov 1584.
Date
17th century
Language
English
Physical extent
1 item
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Collection contents
Rawlinson C: History, Theology
Papers relating to the diocese of York, etc.
Miscellaneous legal papers and opinions of Henry Swinburn, chiefly relating to the province of York
