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John Downes, MD, Physician to St. Bartholomew's and Christ's Hospitals: Medical collections: 1640-1695.includes:f. 1 Thomas Croyden, MD of Padua; Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge: Letter to J. Abdy: circ. 1647.ff. 1, 4, 5 Sir John Abdy: Corre...

Title: John Downes, MD, Physician to St. Bartholomew's and Christ's Hospitals: Medical collections: 1640-1695.includes:f. 1 Thomas Croyden, MD of Padua; Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge: Letter to J. Abdy: circ. 1647.ff. 1, 4, 5 Sir John Abdy: Corre... Unspecified

ArchivalResource: 1 item

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Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728. Autograph letter signed : Boston, to Sir William Ashurst, 1717 Dec. 10.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Boston, to Sir William Ashurst, 1717 Dec. 10.

Commenting on the peaceable times enjoyed under Governor Samuel Shute, and on the improved relations with the Indians.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ; (fol.)

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Mather, Increase, 1639-1723.. Mather family collection, 1645-1722.

Title: Mather family collection, 1645-1722.

Collection of letters and manuscripts of Richard, Increase, and Cotton Mather. The collection ncorporates various items acquired between 1905 and 1927 and has been assembled at the Library Two manuscripts of Richard Mather: "An exhortation to our Countrymen of Lancashire, by Richard Mather and William Thompson" (1645, call number HM 705) and 64th and 65th lectures, (1650, June 11 and July 9, HM 980). Increase Mather's manuscripts include: a notebook containing observations on the matter of Henry Palmer and the church in Haverhill, Mass. (1656, HM 983, vol. 1 & 2); "An Essay for the Recording of Illustrious Providences (ca. 1700, HM 981), a fragment of a sermon (ca. 1700, HM 2153), and an address "To the Inhabitants of Boston at their Publick Meeting," (also signed by Cotton Mather and Benjamin Colman, 1718, May 13, HM 1452). Cotton Mather's manuscripts: his sermon (1699/1700, Mar. 17, HM 1347) and notes for a sermon (ca. 1710, HM 2154), letters to Michael Whigglesworth (1704, Apr. 17, HM 22326), Emanuel Matthews (1722, Nov. 5, HM 22324), and a Mr. Hollis (1726, Oct. 27, 22325; a list of marriages performed, addressed to Joseph Prout (1717-1718, HM 1450), and a presentation inscription to Ebenezer Bradshaw and George Hughes, apparently cut out from the flyleaf of a volume (ca. 1717). Increase and Cotton Mather's letters to Sir William Ashurst, treasurer (1681-1696) and governor (1696-1719/20) of the New England Company, the chartered company that established the Massachusetts Bay colony. There are 5 letters by Increase Mather (1712 - 1718, HM 22310-22311 and HM 22319-22321) and 14 letters by Cotton Mather (1712-1718, call numbers HM 22304- 22309, 22312 -22318, 22322-22323, and 222326).

ArchivalResource: 76 pieces.

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Mazzini, Giuseppe, 1805-1872. Autograph letter signed : to William Ashurst, Mar. 22.

Title: Autograph letter signed : to William Ashurst, Mar. 22.

Requesting aid in obtaining a passport for J.M Morris who is working for the cause of Garibaldi.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ; (32mo) + with envelope.

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Mather, Increase, 1639-1723. Autograph letter signed : Boston, to Sir William Ashurst, 1710-11 Jan. 10.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Boston, to Sir William Ashurst, 1710-11 Jan. 10.

Concerning Harvard college and the preaching of Christianity among the Indians.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; (12mo)

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Mather, Increase, 1639-1723. Papers of Increase Mather, 1639-1717.

Title: Papers of Increase Mather, 1639-1717.

The principle subjects represented in these papers include Mather's views on the religious character of the Harvard College administration, his political disagreements with Governor Joseph Dudley, and his concerns regarding the Charter and administration of Harvard University. Documents concerning Mather's Harvard College activities can be found in his Queries worthy of consideration and his letter to John Richards.

ArchivalResource: 8 documents (1 portfolio binder).

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Ashurst, William, 1647-1720. Cotton and Increase Mather letters, 1713-1726.

Title: Cotton and Increase Mather letters, 1713-1726.

Typescripts of and commentary on five letters from Increase Mather and seventeen from his son, Cotton Mather, both Congregational clergymen in Boston, Mass., written to Sir William Ashurst, Treasurer of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. The letters concern missionary activities among the Indians of New England, with special reference to the Indians of Connecticut. Other subjects include Cotton Mather's 6-volume unpublished work, "Biblia Americana." The transcriptions and analysis were probably done by W.C. Ford. Location of originals unknown.

ArchivalResource: 1 folder.

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Ashhurst family. Papers, 1806-1862.

Title: Papers, 1806-1862.

Consists of bills, receipts, and letters relating to personal and business purchases made by members of the Ashhurst family, including Richard Ashhurst (1784-1861), John Ashhurst (1809-1892), William Ashhurst, and representatives of Richard Ashhurst & Sons. Featured are carpets bought from William Lapsley; a diamond chain and silver pin from Anthony Rasch; printed muslims, cambric, and handkerchiefs from John Hewson, silver from Fletcher & Gardiner, a lamp from Thomas Fletcher, and hanging lamps from John Leadbeater & Sons. In addition, such items as corsets, painted fans, shoes, boots, hats, tea trays, and candles are mentioned. Accounts with dressmakers and tailors are also included. The letters to Richard Ashhurst & Sons mostly concern the market for textile fabrics.

ArchivalResource: ca.150 items.

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