[Commonplace book], 1668-1679.

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[Commonplace book], 1668-1679.

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Manuscript, on paper, in the hand of Josias Calmady. The volume opens with entries from his studies at Oxford, including notes on Rycaut's Ottoman Empire and on geography in general; a chronology of the English kings; a "Compendium Metaphysicae" in Latin; and a "Description of ye painting of ye theater of Oxford" (Robert Streater's work in the Sheldonian Theatre). A section headed "Parliamentaria" contains Calmady's first-hand notes on the impeachment of Thomas Osborne, Earl of Danby, including passage of the bill of attainder and the subsequent negotiations between the Commons and the House of Lords. Volume also contains a few inventories of deer, trees planted, farm rents, and other notes, including a list of "Poor in the Parish of Wembury," in the hand of Waldo Calmady (d. 1755), Josias' son.

1 v. (ca. 70 p.) ; 19 x 12 cm.

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