Thoresby, Ralph, of Add MS 15946

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creatorOf 'CERTAINE SELECTED CHAPTERS TRANSLATED OUT OF NICHOLAS MACHIAUELL his 3 bookes of discourses'; 17th cent. The chapters chosen are from N. Machiavelli's Discorsi. . . 'sopra la prima deca di Tito Livio', Bk. I. 11-16, 26, 27, 41, 55, 59. Bk. II. 3, 5,..., 17th century British Library
referencedIn Vol. IV. (ff. 146). 1678-1690. 1. [John Skeffington, 2nd Viscount] Massereene, to Sir E. Dering, on public affairs in Ireland; Dublin, 18 May, 1678. f. 1. 2. William Lodge, the artist, to Henry [Giles]; London, 9 Nov. 1678. f. 3. 3. Jo. Assheton, Hen... British Library
referencedIn INDEXES to pedigrees printed in Graves's "Cleveland," Wliitaker's "Craven," Hunter's "Doncaster" Poulson's "Holderness," and Thoresby's "Ducatus Leodiensis;" by William Payer., 19th century British Library
referencedIn Vol. II. (ff. 231). (1) 'Ere You Read this now You'll Suppose'; song (8 x 5 lines). f. 1. (2) Epitaph on Mrs. Mary Wynn, beg. 'Stay, reader, and with deep concern'. Two versions. ff. 2-3. (3) The Epilogue to Don Carlos, by T. Otway; 1676. f. 4. (4) '... British Library
referencedIn "Insciptions wrote on the monuments in the parish church of Sutton [co. York] in memory of the Harlands." Small Quarto.Leeds, Yorkshire: Index to Thoresby's "Ducatus Leodiensis," by W. Paver: 19th cent.Thomas Dunham Whitaker, LLD, Vicar of Whalley, a..., 19th century British Library
referencedIn James Petiver, FRS, Apothecary to the Charter-House: Miscellaneous correspondence (N.B. Petiver died in April 1718, but letters were written to him up to 12 Febr. 1719.): 1697-1718/9, and n.d.Sir Hans Sloane, Baronet: Original correspondence, chronol... British Library
referencedIn Vol. V. (ff. 157). 1691-1702. 1. E-E-to Rev.-Banks, of Hull. . . . "Certainely we live among a strange sort of people, for I am told to-day that the Clergy were going to petition the Queen to depose Archbishop Tillottson because he was not a Chris... British Library
referencedIn Sir Hans Sloane, Baronet: Original correspondence, chronologically arranged: 17th-18th centt.includes:f. 1 James Knapton, Bookseller, of London: Letter to Sir H. Sloane: 1702.f. 2 James Sutherland, Superintendent of the Physic Garden at Edinburgh... British Library
referencedIn Vol. III (ff. 225). I-W; circ. 1539-1716.includes:f. 1 James Talbot, DD; Rector of Spofforth 1700: Letter to, from H. James: 1698.f. 1 Henry James, DD, President of Queens' College, and Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University: Letter to J.Talbot:..., approximately 1539-1716 British Library
creatorOf COLLECTION OF AUTOGRAPHS, consisting of notes, superscriptions and subscriptions to letters, signatures, etc., on scraps of paper. Some were the property of James Petiver, apothecary and botanist, in whose correspondence (Sloane MSS. 4062-4067) lette..., 1584-1755 British Library
referencedIn Vol. VI. (ff. 235). 1703-1759. 1. T[homas] M[adox], antiquary, to Edward Floyde [Lhwyd], "at the Museum in Oxford," ending "There is nobody yet appointed Keeper of the Cotton-Library, nor any salary settled on that place,"; London, 18 Feb. 1702 [3]. ... British Library
referencedIn ORIGINAL LETTERS from lawyers, scholars and others addressed for the most part to Thomas Parker, Lord Chief Justice 1710, Baron Parker 1716, Lord Chancellor 1718, Earl of Macclesfield 1721 (ob. 1732); 1704-1739. A few draft replies of Lord Macclesfie... British Library
referencedIn Sir Hans Sloane, Baronet: Original correspondence, chronologically arranged: 17th-18th centt.includes:ff. 1, 123 Joseph Pitton de Tournefort, MD; French botanist: Letters to Sir H. Sloane: 1685-1704, and n.d.: Fr. and Lat.ff. 2, 60, 109, 310 Jame... British Library
referencedIn TRANSCRIPTS of the Calverley Charters see Add. Ch. 16,580-17,202] by Simon Segar of Battle; 1714. Various pedigrees and genealogical notes concerning the family of Calverley, are inserted in the volume. At f. 190 are letters from Segar to Sir Walter..., 17th century-19th century 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 THORESBY PAPERS, 1600-1699 British Library
referencedIn YORKSHIRE biography, by Joseph Hunter. The chief contents are-1, Biographical notices of Ralph Assheton of Kirkby, Gervase Disney, Abraham Pryme, John Drake, vicar of Beighton, Constance Lucy, wife of Sir Thomas Lucy, of Charlecote, and Thomas Stran..., approximately 1820 British Library
referencedIn Sir Hans Sloane, Baronet: Original correspondence, chronologically arranged: 17th-18th centt.includes:ff. 1, 86, 123, 180, 189, 193, 277 John Woodward, MD: Letters to Sir H. Sloane: 1698-1722/3, and n.d.ff. 2, 49, 185, 265 Herman Boerhaave, Dutch... British Library
creatorOf RETURNS made by the various Major-Generals and their Deputies presiding over the Military Districts into which the Protector Cromwell divided the country in 1655. Seven volumes. Paper. Folio. Given to Ralph Thoresby, the antiquary, in 1718 by Robert ..., 1650-1674 British Library
creatorOf COLLECTION OF TRACTS: includes items translated by John Shirley (d.1456); mid -late 15th cent. Origin: England. The reference to Henry VI on f. 72v suggests a date after 1461. English and some Latin. Imperfect at end (catchword f. 224v). For descri... British Library
referencedIn ALBUM amicorum of Francis Baba de Maros Vasarhely, containing autographs chiefly of German Princes, nobles and others, and of English divines and scholars; 1717-1730. Paper. In tooled binding. Oblong Octavo., 1717-1730 British Library
referencedIn Sir Hans Sloane, Baronet: Original correspondence, chronologically arranged: 17th-18th centt.includes:ff. 1-26 b Mary Somerset, wife of Henry, 1st Duke of Beaufort: Letters to Sir H. Sloane: n.d.ff. 27-33 John Sommers, Baron Sommers; Lord Chancel... British Library
creatorOf SKETCHES in sepia of towns and buildings in the Isle of Man; with a few engravings. Paper; xviith cent. At the beginning are a few extracts concerning the trade, customs, etc., of the island, of the xviiith century. Belonged to Ralph Thoresby., of Le..., 17th century-18th century British Library
referencedIn "TRANSCRIPTS and Observations touching the Mannor of Wakefeild." "Transcribed for me R. Thornton by Mr. Ralph Thoresby, in yeare 1706, from a MS. of Mr. Lock of Horbury." Paper. Folio.Wakefield Manor; Yorkshire: Copies of records relating to, by R. T..., 1706 British Library
referencedIn (Gr. liii.) COLLECTIONS chiefly relating to Leeds, viz. 1. " The examinations and confessions of the persons concerned in the noted plot at Farnley Wood in the parish of Leedes and county of York [1663], with historical remarks by Thomas Wilson." Cop..., 18th century British Library
creatorOf MISCELLANEOUS HISTORICAL AND POLITICAL TRACTS; 16th-18th centt. Viz.:-(1) On the government of the United Provinces of the Netherlands, beginning 'The government of the United provinces considered as one republick is called the Government of the Gen..., 16th century-18th century British Library
referencedIn Sir Hans Sloane, Baronet: Original correspondence, chronologically arranged: 17th-18th centt.includes:ff. 1, 1 10 Joannes Philippus Breynius, filius Jacobi: Letters to Sir H. Sloane: 1704-1742.: Fr., Engl. and Lat.f. 2 John Zierenberg: Letter to ... British Library
creatorOf MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS AND PAPERS; 1619-1946. Paper; ff. 79. Folio. A. Receipt of Thomas Ford, composer, to Sir Adam Newton, 1st Bart., Treasurer to Charles, Prince of Wales, for his quarter's pension of £10; 10 Apr. 1619. Signed. Sotheby sale-cat., 9..., 1619-1946 British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXXIV. Miscellaneous topographical and genealogical notes relating to co. Berks ; prints chiefly of Berkshire churches ; miscellaneous papers found among the Berkshire collections, including a signed memorandum from Calcutta ship-owners to the M... British Library
referencedIn Sir Hans Sloane, Baronet: Original correspondence, chronologically arranged: 17th-18th centt.includes:ff. 1, 226, 247, 288 Edward Lhwyd, Keeper of the Ashmolean Museum: Letters to Sir H. Sloane: 1701-1708, and n.d.ff. 2, 286 Archibald Adams: Lett... British Library
referencedIn Sir Hans Sloane, Baronet: Original correspondence, chronologically arranged: 17th-18th centt.includes:ff. 1, 55, 110, 134, 149, 174, 205, 213, 215, 227, 296 William Derham, Vicar of Upminster, and Canon of Windsor: Letters to Sir H. Sloane: 1698-17... British Library
creatorOf 1. ARISTOTELIS Ethicorum Nicomacheorum libri decem, e versione Leonardi Aretini, f. 1. 2. "Epistola Sancti Bernardi [Carnotensis, cognomine Sylvestris] super re familiari gubernanda ad Raymundum" dominum Castri Ambrosii, f. 138. A distich at the end ..., 15th century British Library
referencedIn Sir Hans Sloane, Baronet: Original correspondence, chronologically arranged: 17th-18th centt.includes:ff. 1, 8, 14, 20, 110, 148, 151, 155, 162, 185, 190 197, 201, 208, 214, 217, 223, 237, 243, 248, 254, 264, 267, 273, 321, 338, 352 James Keill, MD... British Library
referencedIn ORIGINAL LETTERS and Autographs (chiefly official) of various English Statesmen, from 1702 to 1778 ; viz. :-John [Lord] Granville to -; St. James's, 25 Nov. 1702 (with engraved portrait), f. 2;-Sir Charles Hedges, Secretary of State, to [Wil. Nicolso..., 1702-1778 British Library
creatorOf THORESBY PAPERSCollections of Ralph Thoresby, antiquary, consisting of autograph letters and other documents; circ. 1539-1722. Purchased at the sale of his museum in 1764 by Thomas Birch (see 4274, f. 2). For other Thoresby MSS. see Add. MSS. 4212, 4..., approximately 1539-1722 British Library
referencedIn ORIGINAL letters and autographs of eminent persons; 1587 1835: 1. Thomas Wilkes, English Ambassador at the Hague, to Queen Elizabeth; Hague, 16 Feb. 1586[7]; with seal. f. 2. 2. Adam Loftus, Archbishop of Dublin and Lord Chancellor of Ireland, to Sug..., 1587-1835 British Library
referencedIn ORIGINAL LETTERS addressed to John Anstis, Garter King of Arms (ob. 1745), on antiquarian subjects, principally heraldic or genealogical; 21 Oct. 1700-19 Mar. 1741/2. The last letter, dated 12 Apr. 1746, must be to John Anstis jun. The names of the w... British Library
creatorOf RALPH THORESBY TRANSCRIPTSTranscripts in the autograph of Ralph Thoresby, antiquary (d. 1725). Purchased at the sale of his museum, 7 March 1764, by Thomas Birch (see note in Birch's autograph on f. lb). For other Thoresby MSS. purchased by Birch see..., approximately 1707 British Library
referencedIn Sir Hans Sloane, Baronet: Original correspondence, chronologically arranged: 17th-18th centt.includes:ff. 1, 176 Abbé Jean Paul Bignon, Librarian to Louis XV: Letters to Sir H. Sloane: 1709-1741, and n.d.: Fr.f. 3 William Hamill: Letters to Sir H... British Library
referencedIn Vol. III, ff. 257, XVIII cent.includes:ff.1-3 Royal Society: Dedication to George II by T. Birch of his History of: 1757.ff. 4 -7, 13 -14 William Murdin, Vicar of Shalford: Preface to his 'Collection of State Papers. . . ': 1759.f. 9 John Loc..., 18th century British Library
referencedIn Sir Hans Sloane, Baronet: Philosophical papers communicated to: 17th-18th centt.London; SOCIETIES, SCIENTIFIC. ROYAL SOCIETY: Philosophical transactions: 1665-1742.includes:f. 12 India: Account of an E. Indian poison, by A. Baily: 17th cent.f. 12 ... British Library
referencedIn ORIGINAL, letters, chiefly of English scholars, men of science, etc.; 1611-1824. 1. [Sir] Henry Spelman to his son, John Spelman; Middleton, 30 Jan. 1611[2]. Lat. f. 1. 2. John Hales [of Eton] to -, on the marriage of cousins; Eton College, 8 Sept. 1..., 1611-1824 British Library
referencedIn Sir Hans Sloane, Baronet: Original correspondence, chronologically arranged: 17th-18th centt.includes:f. 1 Francis Moult: Letter to [J. Petiver]: 1704/5.ff. 2, 19, 49, 71, 86, 101, 158, 160, 253, 274, 284, 291, 328, 336, 358, 373, 379 Petrus Hott... British Library
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