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Catholic Church. [Egmont breviary].

Title: [Egmont breviary]. [ca. 1440]

ArchivalResource: 436 leaves (2 columns, 36 lines), bound : vellum, ill. ; 242 x 165 mm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270127334 View

George Clinton papers 1697-1760 1745-1753 Clinton, George, papers

Title: George Clinton papers 1697-1760 1745-1753 Clinton, George, papers

This collection contains the letters, documents, and accounts of George Clinton, colonial governor of New York. The bulk of the collection is comprised of drafts of Clinton's letters, incoming official letters, Clinton's letter book for 1752-1753, military memoranda, documents related to Indian affairs, and personal, government, and military accounts during King George's War.

ArchivalResource: 2.5 linear feet

http://quod.lib.umich.edu/c/clementsead/umich-wcl-M-333cli?rgn=main;view=text View

Whaley, John, 1710-1745. John Whaley printed receipt with signature [manuscript], 1745.

Title: John Whaley printed receipt with signature [manuscript], 1745.

A printed receipt of puchase for a copy of A Collection of original poems and translations, by John Whaley (see Foxon, p. 888), with the receipt number, the buyer's information and Whaley's signature in ink. The work was "printed for the author" in 1745 and sold by subscription. The receipt is numbered 99 and was given to "Mr. West" in exchange for five shillings "being the full payment for a copy of A Collection of Poems, by Mr. John Whaley, which I promise to deliver in Sheets, as soon as printed." The "Mr. West" noted on the receipt is James West (1703-1772), the politician and noted bookcollector.

ArchivalResource: 1 item ; 12 x 19 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/368231921 View

Steevens, George, 1736-1800,. Copy of a letter from George Steevens, Hampstead, to James West, esq. of Alscott, Gloucestershire, 1770 June 25 [manuscript], 18th century.

Title: Copy of a letter from George Steevens, Hampstead, to James West, esq. of Alscott, Gloucestershire, 1770 June 25 [manuscript], 18th century.

Copy in Joseph Greene's autograph.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/311265556 View

Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Autograph letter from David Garrick to Mr. West [manuscript], [1769] May 18.

Title: Autograph letter from David Garrick to Mr. West [manuscript], [1769] May 18.

Mentions the epilogue he spoke the night before in which he hinted at the Stratford Jubilee. Gives relevant quotation. At foot, in another hand (West's?), a verse beginning: Immortal Shakespeare wrote as nature taught. From Mr. West's hall in King St.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/230442332 View

William L. Clements Library. George Clinton papers, 1697-1760, bulk 1745-1753.

Title: George Clinton papers, 1697-1760, bulk 1745-1753.

This collection contains the letters, documents, and accounts of George Clinton, colonial governor of New York. The bulk of the collection is comprised of drafts of Clinton's letters, incoming official letters, Clinton's letter book for 1752-1753, military memoranda, documents related to Indian affairs, and personal, government, and military accounts created during King George's War.

ArchivalResource: 2.5 linear feet.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/758450191 View

Romaine, William, 1714-1795. Printed note, signed by W. Romaine.

Title: Printed note, signed by W. Romaine. 1750.

Printed note signed W. Romaine: Sir, The bearer will deliver to you the third and fourth volumes of my edition of Calasio's Dictionary; you will please to pay to him the remaining five pounds five shillings agreeable to the terms of the subscription. Your humble servant. With holograph note at the bottom of the page dated 1750 July 19: Received ... of the Honble James West Esqr five pounds & five shillings for the third & fourth volumes of Wm. Romaine edition of Calasios Dictionary & Concordance in sheets. For Mr. Hodges, J. Woodgate.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; 16 x 21 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/318362000 View

Greene, Joseph, 1712-1790,. Autograph letter signed (draft) from Joseph Greene to James West [manuscript], 1770 June 30.

Title: Autograph letter signed (draft) from Joseph Greene to James West [manuscript], 1770 June 30.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/299096131 View

Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to [James West] [manuscript], [1769] August 28.

Title: Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to [James West] [manuscript], [1769] August 28.

Will wait upon him on Friday next, and repair as soon as possible to the scene of action.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/230486476 View

Edwards, George, 1694-1773. Autograph receipt signed by George Edwards [manuscript], 1747 March 7.

Title: Autograph receipt signed by George Edwards [manuscript], 1747 March 7.

In this holograph receipt, dated 12 Nov. 1747, Edwards notes that he has received two pounds two shillings from James West (1703-1772) "for [his] second part History of birds."

ArchivalResource: 1 item ; 10 x 21 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/325121315 View

England and Wales. Sovereign (1558-1603 : Elizabeth I). New Year's gift roll of Elizabeth I, Queen of England [manuscript], 1578/9 January 1.

Title: New Year's gift roll of Elizabeth I, Queen of England [manuscript], 1578/9 January 1.

List of gifts given and, on the verso, received by the Queen. Each list ordered by rank.

ArchivalResource: 1 roll (4 membranes) ; 328 x 40 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/501176144 View

Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, London, to James West or Boswell [manuscript], 1769 April 29.

Title: Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, London, to James West or Boswell [manuscript], 1769 April 29.

Would like to meet him to talk over the intended Jubilee in memory and honor of Shakespeare.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, London, to J. West, Esqr., Alscot, near Stratford upon Avon [manuscript], 1769 August 8.

Title: Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, London, to J. West, Esqr., Alscot, near Stratford upon Avon [manuscript], 1769 August 8.

Did not receive the play with his letter. Until September 8, wholly absorbed by the Jubilee. Will gladly stay a few days before the revel-rout with him. Rehearsed all the music that day.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/230486296 View