Collection of historical documents compiled by Sir Roger Twysden [manuscript], 1646-1658.

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Collection of historical documents compiled by Sir Roger Twysden [manuscript], 1646-1658.

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The foundation of Stanlaw Abbey; Chronicle of Wales to 1286; an epitome of Doomesday for Kent; ordinances of Edward II. Also two long polemical letters to Richard Lee of Great Delce, Kent, on theology and ecclesiastical polity and an autograph letter of Lee to Twysden. Much of the collection is in Twysden's autograph.

86 leaves.

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