Commonplace book, containing mainly extracts from printed books, many on religious subjects
MS. Eng. misc. d. 311
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Commonplace book, containing mainly extracts from printed books, many on religious subjects
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. misc. d. 311
Summary
Commonplace book, containing mainly extracts from printed books, many on religious subjects, late 17th-18th cent. The headings, index and earliest entries are in the hand of Philip Henry; a few entries are by Matthew Henry, and later additions are in at least three 18th-cent. hands, including that of Hannah Lightbody, great great grand-daughter of Philip Henry.
Date
Late 17th-18th century
Language
English
Physical facet
Worn vellum binding, roughly repaired
Physical extent
350 pages
Custodial history
Owned by the descendants of Katherine, daughter of Philip Henry, and her husband John Tylston; probably given by Agnes Greg, daughter of Hannah Lightbody, to M. H. Lee, 1881.
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Collection contents
Archive of Philip and Matthew Henry
Commonplace book, containing mainly extracts from printed books, many on religious subjects
