Written from College, Ely. Hopes French's health is improving and says he will send a remedy recommended by one of his friends, Mr Fardall, He cured Dr. Wilson of Walthamstow. Hopes that his health recovers quickly, whether or not he takes his friend's remedy. Greatly felt the deans absence whilst the Bishop and Mrs Allen also aren't looking very robust. The son and daughter have just returned to, presumably, where they live. On 3rd November he must appear at the Chapel Royal.
Framed copy of a letter from Reginald Haspys (fellows of St. John's) to an unidentified recipient.. Mentions of the "prynce cowynsett liyth at schruysbery" possibly suggesting that the letter might be referring to the laying in state of the body of Prince Arthur who died in Ludlow 1502.
Copy of grant of pardon by Charles II, 8th June 1660. Granted to William French of Benhall, yeoman. Thomas Elliot, John Watt, Richard Brown, William Baker and John Mannock all signatories and witnesses
The Bronowski Collection contains papers, photographs, audio recordings and films, mainly originating from work carried out by Bronowski after he moved to La Jolla, California, in 1964. Most series are from Bronowski's office at the Salk Institute and were organised by his secretaries. Earlier material can be found in Bronowski 1 "Old Files".
Includes notebook containing "miscellaneous remarks on diverse passages in various authors", c. 1750; "A catalogue of some books to be given to Jesus College Library, Cambridge" by the late Dr Ashton, c. 1750; Also various other miscellaneous notes. Mostly in the same hand although possibly by Frederick Keller rather than by Charles Ashton.
Letter signed by Matthew Hutton when Archbishop or York to Robert Bewlay, bailiff, ordering delivery of five oak or ash trees to William George Nicholson, a tenant of lands at Cawood, and four oak trees to William Meggit, a tenant of lands at Wiston, for repair of damaged hedges
Letter from Lord Cornwallis to unidentified receipient. Written from Culford, dated 20th November 1768, although this is probably mis-dated. Cornwallis notes that Dr. Hawes has long asked him for land (to rent or buy is not clear) and that on hearing that the lands of Mr. Denny are engaged became 'exceedingly violent', saying that no other property would do and that if he were not able to take on that land, he would cut off all ties to Cornwallis and his family. Cornwallis then asks the recipient if they could renounce any claims to lands in Eye, Suffolk to appease Dr. Hawes. All asked in the name of the friendship shared between Cornwallis and the receipient. Signed Cornwallis. Red wax seal on reverse.
Recalls that labourers were digging clay in the Clint (?) farm in the parish of Eye, property of Marquis Cornwallis, found between five and six hundred gold Roman coins. Proceeds to list emperors under whose reigns coins were produced including Valchtinichus, Gratianas, Magnus Maximus, Theodorias, Honorias, Arcadius, Mediobartus. Possibly written by Thomas Wythe (see JCPP/French/1/2/2/2/5).
A note instructing a Mr. Cadell on the method of delivery for presents of books to Dr. Jowett in Cambridge, the Bishop of Bristol and the Bishop of Worcester from Samuel Halifax (when Bishop of Gloucester)
Notes that the previous incumbent was Isaac Cowper and that the appointment to the vicarage is made by the Earl Cornwallis (presumably the owner of the living). Signed by Lewis, Bishop of Norwich with red wax seal attached.
Letter from Marquis Cornwallis to Rev. Thomas Wythe. Written from Culford dated 2nd July 1785. Relates to Wythe's considering applying for a position in another parish, but that Cornwallis had mentioned this to the Chancellor (presumably of the University) but with no definite response. He also asked his brother, the Bishop of Lichfield, who said that the living Wythe was applying for was not worth much and that he should wait for something better to come up. Signed Cornwallis. Red wax seal on reverse.
Letter from TW (Thomas Wythe) to unidentified recipient, although possibly Marquis Cornwallis. Recounts how Mr Maynard , Mr Frere and the other acting justices suggest that based on the examples given by other districts they propose to put an advert in the Ipswich paper requesting the principle inhabitants of the two houses (?) to meet them at the Lion at Eye in the hope they might reach some agreement outside of court. This in part is to suppress their circulation of seditious writings and pamphlets and to 'preserve face and good order'. Cornwallis' own interests in the case encouraged Wythe to write to him to inform him of the meeting. Written from Eye, 20th December 1792. Signed TW.
Letter from Marquis Cornwallis to Thomas Wythe, written from Culford, dated 30th July 1794. Writes to say that Mr. Maynard has informed him that Wythe was considering relinquishing his living at Hisere (?) in the hope he might get Bradley . Cornwallis says there is no benefit to doing this, even if his brother, the Bishop of Lichfield, could arrange it. Says that whatever Wythe decides it would not affect their relationship. Signed Cornwallis
Letter from Marquis Cornwallis to Thomas Wythe, written from Whitehall dated 14th April 1797. Concerns a letter that his brother, the Bishop of Lichfield, wrote to him and that he encloses with his. Signed Cornwallis. The enclosed letter is written from Wimpole and dated 14th April 1797. The Bishop of Lichfield writes to say that had he known Wythe wanted to succeed to the prebend of Dr. Farmer rather than that of Mr. Thomas, then he would have done. However, due to the late act, Lichfield will no longer be in a position to grant the prebend to Wythe. Apparently Mr. Thomas had been infirm for a few years. Signed Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry. 2 items, paper. red wax seal.
Two fragments: a charade with an explanatory note by Clarke, both mounted on one sheet, with another marked 'Porson's Charade' in an unidentified hand. (Richard Porson was Regius Prof. of Greek at Cambridge 1792-1808.)
Written "At Achmedchid, in the house of Professor Pallas, in the Crimea", it praises the host's kindness, describes preparations for a voyage to Constantinople, discusses home news, promises a Persian carpet, and gives instructions for dealing with jars of "Lapland strawberries" previously sent.
