Balguy papers, 1745-1789.

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Balguy papers, 1745-1789.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/80153725

The papers contain letters between Thomas Balguy and his father, John, concerning Thomas's education at St. John's College, Cambridge. There is one letter from Frances Maseres detailing his disagreements with church procedures, and several letters from David Dalrymple concerning his and Thomas's publications. There are two manuscripts in Thomas's hand entitled "An inquiry concerning the religious sentiments of Plutarch" and "Defence of the E[ssay] on R[edemption]."

0.25 linear ft. (1 box)

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8240248

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Balguy, Thomas, 1716-1785

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Thomas Balguy, son of John Balguy, received his B.A., M.A., and S.T.P. from St. John's College, Cambridge. Beginning in 1744, he was successively assistant tutor, then tutor, then master at St. John's; in 1758 he was tutor to the Duke of Northumberland. From 1748 on, he held a prebend at Lincoln and in 1759 was named to one at Winchester. He was made Archdeacon of Winchester in 1759. In 1781 he declined apppointment as Bishop of Gloucester due to failing health. John Bal...

Maseres, Francis, 1731-1824

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Epithet: Barrister-at-Law British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001301.0x000091 Francis Maseres (1774-1778), a Huguenot born in London, was a mathematician, historian, author, and public official. He was appointed attorney general of Quebec attorney-general of Quebec (1766-1773). In 1773 he was appointed cursitor baron of the exchequer. He became a bencher at the Inner Temple in 1774. From the description...

Dalrymple, David, Sir, 1726-1792

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Scottish judge. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Newhailes, to [Thomas] Percy, 1781 Apr. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270526003 From the description of Autograph report signed : Newhailes near Edinburgh, to an unidentified Lord, 1783 Apr. 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270534400 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Newhailes, to an unidentified correspondent, 1790 Dec. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270525977 ...

Barnard, Thomas, 1685-1750

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Balguy, John, 1686-1748

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St. John's College (University of Cambridge)

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