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creatorOf CHAMBER ISSUE AND MEMORANDA BOOK OF HENRY VII; 1502-1505. Written in the hand of John Heron, Treasurer of the Chamber and containing (ff. 1-101) weekly issues from the Chamber, signed by the King, followed (ff. 103-213v) by memoranda of recognizances..., 1502-1505 British Library
referencedIn HARDWICKE PAPERS. Vol. DCCCCXXI. 1. Letters and papers relating to the establishment and maintenance of the British Museum, during the period when Lord Chancellor Hardwicke was ex officio one of the Principal Trustees, with a few later additions; 174..., 1742-1813 British Library
referencedIn COLLECTIONS relating to the Public Records, made by Thomas Astle, Keeper of the Records in the Tower of London:-1. Papers relating to the Records in the Tower, consisting of warrants for the transfer of documents thither, appointments of officers, m..., 18th century-19th century British Library
creatorOf "AN ACCOUNT of the proceedings against the Rebells and other Prisoners in the severall County[es] of Southampton, Wilts, Dorsett, Devon, and Somersett, by vertue of his Maties speciall Comissions of Oyer and Terminer and Generall Goale delivery........., 17th century British Library
referencedIn LITERARY correspondence and papers of Edward Lye, time Vicar of Little Houghton, and afterwards Rector of Hastings, co. Northampton, author of the "Dictionarium Saxonico et Gothico-Latinum," etc.; 1729-1767. A note at the beginning by Bishop Percy st..., 1729-1772 British Library
referencedIn A (1) Accompts (1786-1794) of Rose as Surveyer and Receiver-General of the Green Wax in the Exchequer, together with other papers; 1786-1801. Followed (ff. 31, 33) by letters, 1805, 1811, to Rose as Keeper of the Records in the Receipt of the Excheq..., 1764-1814 British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXVIII (ff. 389). Sept. 1781-Feb. 1782.John Robinson, Secretary to the Treasury: Correspondence with the 1st Earl of Liverpool: 1761-1802.includes:ff. 1-249 passim Matthew Lewis, Deputy Secretary at War: Correspondence with the 1st Earl of Liver... British Library
referencedIn LEXICON TIRONIANUM: a collection of the Latin short-hand symbols originated by M. Tullius Tiro, the freedman of Cicero, and subsequently much increased. The collection is the same as in Add. MS. 21164, beginning with ab and ending with placiola (sic)..., 0700-0940 British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXXII (ff. 387). 1 Dec. 1786-15 May, 1787.includes:ff. 1, 3 John Pownall, Commissioner of Excise, etc: Correspondence with the 1st Earl of Liverpool: 1762-1790. ff. 4, 95 Folliot Herbert Walker Cornewall, Bishop of Worcester: Correspondence wit... British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXVIII (ff. 332). Edw. IV.Thomas Astle, FSA; Keeper of the Records, Tower of London: Copy for the press of the 'Rotuli Parliamentorum' edited by: 1770-1777. British Library
referencedIn (VII. ff. 351). Jan. 1773-June, 1774.includes:f. 1 Francis Greville, 1st Earl of Warwick: Letters to the 2nd Lord Hardwicke: 1757-1773. f. 3 Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield: Letter to the 2nd Lord Hardwicke: 1773. f. 4 William Park... British Library
referencedIn Vol. XVIII (ff. 354). Hen. VI.Thomas Astle, FSA; Keeper of the Records, Tower of London: Copy for the press of the 'Rotuli Parliamentorum' edited by: 1770-1777. British Library
creatorOf DESPATCHES AND PAPERS OF SIR BENJAMIN KEENE (b. 1697, d. 1757), K.B., as Ambassador to Spain, together with other papers relating to Spanish affairs; 1741-1790. Partly French and Spanish. Preceded (f. 1) by a contents list. Supplements Add. MSS. 4341..., 1741-1790 British Library
referencedIn 'RECORDS RELATING To KENT': fair copies of pre-Conquest charters relating to Kent (ff. 2-20b), made for Sir Edward Dering, 1st Bart., of Surrenden-Dering, co. Kent, perhaps about 1630, by his amanuensis, Oliver Marshall, with marginal notes in Dering..., approximately 1630 British Library
creatorOf 'CATALOGUE OF THE LIBRARY OF KING HENRY THE EIGHTH [at Westminster], made in the 34th year of his Reign', transcribed by Thomas Astle from a Book (No. 160) in the Augmentation Office; divided into 2 parts, or alphabets; 18th cent., 18th century British Library
creatorOf MISCELLANEOUS historical papers, 1642-1817, chiefly collected by T. Astle. They include many letters to and from the Earl of Sandwich, while Secretary of State (1763-1765), and to and from Richard Phelps, Under Secretary. Among them are:-1. Warrant ..., 1642-1817 British Library
referencedIn (VIII. ff. 378). July, 1774-Dec. 1775.includes:f.1 Wills Hill, Earl of Hillsborough; 1st Marquess of Downshire: Letters to the 2nd Lord Hardwicke: 1774 -1781. ff. 2, 48, 168, 184, 240, 365, 367 William Legge, 2nd Earl of Dartmouth: Letters to the 2... British Library
referencedIn ANECDOTES, notes of events, etc., circ. 1770-1799. On f. 1 b is a note by Dr. R[iehard] Garnett: "This MS., bought from Mr. John Taylor, bookseller, of Northampton, is a transcript, made between 1850 and 1860, of notes of conversations held between 1..., 1850-1860 British Library
referencedIn Vol. CXIX (ff. 221). 4 Sept. 1780-10 Nov. 1781.Hon Henry Seymour-Conway, Field-Marshal 1793: Correspondence with the 1st Earl of Liverpool: 1767-1795.M-Pierrepont, Secretary to the 1st Earl of Liverpool: Letter-books of the same written by: 1775-178... British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXX (ff. 384). Jan.-Aug. 1786.includes:ff. 4, 14 M. Tilson, wife of John Tilson: Correspondence with the lst Earl of Liverpool: 1776-1786. ff. 5, 115, 330 Henry Standish, Deputy Clerk of the Pells in Ireland: Correspondence with the lst Earl of... British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXVI (ff. 331). Edw. IV.Thomas Astle, FSA; Keeper of the Records, Tower of London: Copy for the press of the 'Rotuli Parliamentorum' edited by: 1770-1777. British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXV (ff. 273). Hen. VII.Thomas Astle, FSA; Keeper of the Records, Tower of London: Copy for the press of the 'Rotuli Parliamentorum' edited by: 1770-1777. British Library
creatorOf 'DE RE MILITARI' of Flavius Vegetius Renatus (fl. 4th cent.) translated into English in 1408 for Thomas, 5th Lord Berkeley (see f. 93), apparently by --Clifton (see description of Lansdowne MS. 285, ff. 82-136, in the Catalogue of Lansdowne MSS.) British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXVII (ff. 369). Edw. IV.Thomas Astle, FSA; Keeper of the Records, Tower of London: Copy for the press of the 'Rotuli Parliamentorum' edited by: 1770-1777. British Library
referencedIn "ORIGINAL COLLECTIONS relating to the Forest of Needwood and the Castle and Honor of Tutbury, co. Stafford"; 16th-18th centt. The first part (ff. 3-121) consists of rentals, surveys, miscellaneous notes and extracts, with a few original warrants and ..., 16th century-18th century British Library
creatorOf FOUNDATION CHARTER of Lacock Abbey; circa 1229. Latin. Grant by Ela, Countess of Salisbury, for the soul of her husband, William Longespée (d.1226), of the manor of Lacock. Witnessed by Hubert de Burgh, William Marshal, William de Warenne, etc. A tra... British Library
referencedIn (IV. ff. 378). 1767-June, 1769.includes:ff. 1, 3, 14, 17, 19, 21, 59, 114, 289, 290, 301-309, 324-344, 348, 354-358 James Harris, of Salisbury: Letters to the 2nd Lord Hardwicke: 1762-1779. ff. 1, 3, 14, 17-21, 289, 290, 296, 301, 303, 324-344, 348,..., 1767-1769 British Library
referencedIn (XVI. ff. 321). Oct. 1782-July, 1783.includes:ff. 1, 9, 18, 45, 54, 71, 126, 127, 134, 145, 148-150, 167, 168, 172, 237, 253, 274, 281, 285, 294, 296, 311 George Aust, Under Secretary: Letters to the 2nd Lord Hardwicke: 1778-1789. ff. 2, 220, 222, 2... British Library
creatorOf DROPMORE PAPERS. Vol. CCCCIV (ff. 175+80*). 1. ff. 1-130v. The Scottish Peerage election of 1790; 1790-1791. Includes correspondence of Dundas, Lord Elgin, and Thomas Astle, for whom see also Add. 58914-58918, 59006-59008, 59000 respectively. 2. ff. ..., 1789-1791 British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXI (ff. 314). Hen. VI.Thomas Astle, FSA; Keeper of the Records, Tower of London: Copy for the press of the 'Rotuli Parliamentorum' edited by: 1770-1777. British Library
referencedIn Vol. XVII (ff. 275). Hen. VI.Thomas Astle, FSA; Keeper of the Records, Tower of London: Copy for the press of the 'Rotuli Parliamentorum' edited by: 1770-1777. British Library
creatorOf Vol. XXV (ff. 188+115*, 116*, 165*, 168*). Dec. 1768-1772.includes:ff. 1, 3, 7, 9 Jeremiah Milles, Dean of Exeter: Letters to G. Grenville from Jeremiah Milles: 1767, 1768.ff. 5, 135 Lieutenant-General Sir Richard Lyttelton, KB; MP; Governor of M... British Library
referencedIn (XII. ff. 279). Sept. 1779-Aug. 1780.includes:ff. 1, 2, 5, 6, 11, 39, 41, 51, 55, 59-65, 68, 76, 79, 187, 189, 194, 195, 212, 243, 254, 256, 266, 268 George Aust, Under Secretary: Letters to the 2nd Lord Hardwicke: 1778-1789. ff. 4, 231, 248 Charles... British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXXIV (ff. 348). Apr. 1788-Jan.1789.John Reeves, formerly Chief Justice of Newfoundland: Correspondence with the 1st Earl of Liverpool: 1787-1802.includes:f. i Captain Elliot Salter, RN: Letter to the 1st Earl of Liverpool: 1788. f. 3 Cheshire:... British Library
referencedIn Vol. XX (ff. 314). Hen. VI.Thomas Astle, FSA; Keeper of the Records, Tower of London: Copy for the press of the 'Rotuli Parliamentorum' edited by: 1770-1777. British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXII (ff. 45 1). Hen. VI.Thomas Astle, FSA; Keeper of the Records, Tower of London: Copy for the press of the 'Rotuli Parliamentorum' edited by: 1770-1777. British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXIII (ff. 354). Hen. VI.Thomas Astle, FSA; Keeper of the Records, Tower of London: Copy for the press of the 'Rotuli Parliamentorum' edited by: 1770-1777. British Library
creatorOf "LEXICON Diplomaticum Graecum: or an Interpretation of abbreviations in Greek manuscripts, compiled by John Caravalla, a native of Greece, from original manuscripts, for the use of Doctor Mead" [Richard Mead, M.D., 1673-1754]. Paper; ff. 51. XVIIIth ... British Library
referencedIn Vol. I (ff. 256). A-B.includes:f. 1 H. Abé, Surgeon Major of General Cornube's Regiment at Namur: Letter to the Royal Society: 1755.f.3 Louis Paul Abeille, Advocate to the Parlement of Brittany: Letter to T. Birch: 1761.: Fr.f. 6 Gottfried Ache... British Library
referencedIn Vol. II. (ff. 289). (1) John Thurloe, Secretary of State, to Henry Cromwell, Major-General of the Forces in Ireland, on the Protector's refusal to take the title of King; 12 May 1657. From a letter 'in ye possession of the ... Earl of Shelburn'. Cop... British Library
creatorOf CORRESPONDENCE of Rev. Philip Morant, the historian of Essex; 1728-1770. Supplementary to the letters in Add. MS. 34650. Morant's own letters, except those to Ducarel, are drafts. Numerous annotations in the hand of Thomas Astle, who married Moraut's..., 1728-1770 British Library
referencedIn (XIII. ff. 377). Sept. 1780-June, 1781.includes:f. 1 William de Grey, Solicitor General: Letter to the 2nd Lord Hardwicke: 1780. f. 3 Sir John Dick, Consul at Leghorn, etc: Letters to the 2nd Lord Hardwicke: 1780-1782. ff. 5, 32 Thomas Villiers, 1s... British Library
referencedIn Vol. XIX (ff. 401). Hen. VI.Thomas Astle, FSA; Keeper of the Records, Tower of London: Copy for the press of the 'Rotuli Parliamentorum' edited by: 1770-1777. British Library
creatorOf WARDROBE-BOOK of Thomas of Brotherton, created Earl of Norfolk in 1312, and Edmund of Woodstock, cr. Earl of Kent in 1321, fifth and sixth sons of Edward 1.; 30 Sept. 1310-29 Sept. 1311. Latin. The title runs:-"Compotus Johannis de Claxton, custodis ..., 1310-1311 British Library
creatorOf PREFACE TO THE HARLEIAN CATALOGUE: preface in manuscript to A Catalogue of the Harleian Collection of Manuscripts (1759-[1763]); 1759. Copy apparently taken from the proofs, with gaps for the insertion of footnotes at points where the printed pages e..., 1759 British Library
creatorOf ORIGINAL Household-book of Henry VII., as kept by John Heron, Treasurer of the Chamber, 1499-1505, showing the royal receipts and disbursements, arranged under the following heads: privy purse expenses, f. 2; "reuenues," f. 32; "recoignisances," 41; ..., 1499-1505 British Library
referencedIn Vol. XVI (ff. 415). Hen. VI.Thomas Astle, FSA; Keeper of the Records, Tower of London: Copy for the press of the 'Rotuli Parliamentorum' edited by: 1770-1777. British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXIV (ff. 321). Hen. VII.Thomas Astle, FSA; Keeper of the Records, Tower of London: Copy for the press of the 'Rotuli Parliamentorum' edited by: 1770-1777. British Library
referencedIn Vol. CXX (ff. 183). 10 Nov 1781-31 July, 1787.Jeffrey Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst: Correspondence with the 1st Earl of Liverpool: 1779-1794.includes:f. 1 Montague Cribb, widow of Major R Cribb: Correspondence with the 1st Earl of Liverpool: 1781. f. ... British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXIX (ff. 279). Edw. IV -Ric. III. Thomas Astle, FSA; Keeper of the Records, Tower of London: Copy for the press of the 'Rotuli Parliamentorum' edited by: 1770-1777. British Library
creatorOf DROPMORE PAPERS. Vol. CXLVI (ff. 126). 1. ff. 1-70v. John Anstey; 1791-1810. See also Add. 59050. 2. ff. 71-126v. Thomas Astle; 1788-1799. See also Add. 59258, 59316.includes:ff. 1-70v John Anstey: Correspondence with Lord Grenville: 1791-1810.ff. ..., 1788-1810 British Library
creatorOf Vol. XIX (ff. 211). 1761-11 Feb. 1764.includes:ff. 1, 43 Lieutenant-General Sir Richard Lyttelton, KB; MP; Governor of Minorca: Correspondence with his cousin, G. Grenville of Lt.-Gen. Sir Richard Lyttelton: 1754-1770: Partly copies.ff. 3, 90 Gil... British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS original letters and papers; [circa 1430-]1837. The writers are:-1. [Sir] J[ohn] Fastolf to "Brother Herry, Frowyke;" Castre, 30 Oct. [circa 1430], f. 2. 2. Nicolaus [Grudius] Euerardus [Treasurer. of Brabant, etc.] to viglius van Zuic..., approximately 1430-1837 British Library
creatorOf MADDEN-NICHOLS PAPERS: correspondence and papers, principally of Sir Frederic Madden, K.H., Keeper of Manuscripts in the British Museum, and John Bowyer Nichols, F.S.A.; 1773-1856, n.d. Partly copies and printed. Purchased at Sotheby's, 1 Nov. 1983, ..., 1773-1856 British Library
referencedIn (IX. ff. 336). Jan. 1776-June, 1777.includes:ff. 1, 14, 16, 65, 98, 114, 120, 159, 165, 200 Sir James Porter, diplomatist: Letters to the 2nd Lord Hardwicke: 1768-1776. f. 3 Sir John Hynde Cotton, 4th Baronet; MP: Letters to the 2nd Lord Hardwicke: ... British Library
referencedIn (XVII. ff. 366). Aug.-Dec. 1783.includes:ff. 1, 19, 27, 66. 106, 137, 187, 207, 224, 237, 250, 272 William Beldam, Deputy Teller of the Exchequer: Letters to the 2nd Lord Hardwicke: 1768-1786. ff. 3, 15, 25, 40, 48, 55, 70, 76, 79, 83, 85, 93, 101, ... British Library
referencedIn 43688. MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS AND FRAGMENTS., 1260-1933 British Library
creatorOf DROPMORE PAPERS. Vol. CCCCLXII (ff. 94). Miscellaneous papers concerning office transactions of the Northern Department under the 4th Earl of Sandwich; 1763-1765, n.d. With a covering letter from Thomas Astle to Grenville, 10 July 1790. See also Add...., 1763-1765 British Library
referencedIn (VI. ff. 384). July, 1771-Dec. 1772.includes:f. 1 Hon Frederic Cornwallis, Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, afterwards Archbishop of Canterbury: Letters to the 2nd Lord Hardwicke: 1768-1782. ff. 2, 16, 22 Thomas Rutherforth, DD; Regius Professor of... British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXVI (ff. 348). Dec. 1780-Mar. 1781.Jeffrey Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst: Correspondence with the 1st Earl of Liverpool: 1779-1794.John Robinson, Secretary to the Treasury: Correspondence with the 1st Earl of Liverpool: 1761-1802.includes:f. 1 Dav... British Library
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