| Title |
Transcripts of Cambridge-related material held in the University Archives and elsewhere, often prepared as an adjunct to exhibition; with translations, photographs, photocopies and notes |
| Reference |
GBR/0265/Transcripts |
| Creator |
University Archives staff; University Registry staff |
| Covering Dates |
1231–1891 (dates are those of the originals transcribed) |
| Extent and Medium |
88 items in box, 2 outsize items in wrappers; paper |
| Repository |
Cambridge University Archives |
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Access and Use
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Please cite as Cambridge University Archives, Transcripts of Cambridge-related material held in the University Archives and elsewhere, often prepared as an adjunct to exhibition; with translations, photographs, photocopies and notes, Transcripts |
| Further information |
The online catalogue for Janus was completed in June 2005. |
| University/Transcripts contains: |
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1
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Transcript of the Fairfax Manuscript concerning privileges of the University of Cambridge granted by Queen Elizabeth, 1561-82; with details of Henry Fairfax of Trinity College, 1602-17. The transcript was made by Mr Hughes of Maidstone, Kent, then possessor the manuscript, c.1826.
66 loose sheets in hard covers. |
1620 |
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2
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References to University of Cambridge, mainly 16th and 17th century, from Historical Manuscripts Commission Reports, made by D.A. Winstanley in 1940.
c.80 loose sheets in folder. |
1501–1700 |
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3
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Transcripts and translations of documents relating to the University, 1231-70, made during the second half of the nineteenth century.
1 bundle of loose papers. |
1231–1270 |
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4
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Two photographs of King's Hall documents, with transcript.
5 items. |
1420 |
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5
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Transcripts of Proctors' indentures, made late nineteenth century.
5 items. |
1431–1448 |
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6
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Notes on Chancellors, 1229-1892, by J.W. Clark from manuscripts in the University Library; notes from the Dictionary of National Biography on William Sancroft (1667-93).
2 items. |
1890–1899 |
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7
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Biographical notes on Registraries,1506-91, and the location of the Registry down the centuries, made by J.W. Clark, 1890s.
1 gathering. |
1506–1891 |
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8
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Transcripts, made late nineteenth century, of manuscripts in the British Museum. Comprise:- Harleian MS 7033, f.107; Lansdowne MSS 15 (No. 16, f.134); 20 (No. 77, f.200; No. 82, f.224); 33 (No. 43, f.84)) and 57 (No. 92, f.212).
99 sheets. |
1560–1589 |
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9
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Transcript by H.G. Stokes, 1914, of 'Missa pro Benefactoribus', as it was in the reign of Henry VIII (1509-47), from Stokys' Book. Matthew Stokys was Registrary, 1558-91.
1 item. |
1558–1588 |
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10
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Transcripts, made late nineteenth century, chiefly of records in the University Library and British Museum relating to Abraham Wheelock, Library Keeper 1629-53.
1 bundle. |
1620–1659 |
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11
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Transcript, by C.J. Stonebridge, Registry clerk, in 1879, of witness depositions in the Vice-Chancellor's Court relating to riot at Clare Hall Gate.
1 booklet. |
1716 |
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12
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Transcript of Hobson's Trust indenture.
1 item. |
1741 |
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13
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Photocopy of the Cashel transcript, reference K 3 24, made c.1665, of medieval and Elizabethan statutes and other material relating to the University; with notes on its provenence.
2 items. |
1390–1629 |
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14
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Transcripts,[? made 1930s], of letters and bond relating to weights and measures.
1 item. |
1836–1856 |
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15
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Transcript of order issued by Vice-Chancellor concerning the cleansing of the streets.
1 sheet. |
1563 |
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16, 43, 61-3
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Transcripts of documents relating to Sturbridge Fair. |
1579–1640 |
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17
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Transcripts, made 1960s, of five letters from Lord Burghley relating to Queens' College timber.
1 item. |
1579 |
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18
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Transcript, made 1960s, of composition concerning tithes at Wirksworth.
1 sheet. |
1276 |
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19
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Transcript, made 1980s, of Taxors' tradita.
1 sheet. |
1562 |
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20
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Transcript, made 1980s, of 'Certayne particulers ... concerninge the great and contynuall abuses offered ... by the Chandlers'.
1 sheet. |
1595 |
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21
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Transcript, made 1980s, of 'A particular of what Gilbert Fabian a Privileaged person can say concerninge the abuses done by the Townsmen to the Universitie of Cambridge'.
1 sheet. |
1643 |
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22
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Transcript, made 1980s, of letter from Sir Walter Raleigh relating to Keymer, nominated vintner.
1 sheet. |
1585 |
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23
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Transcript, made 1980s, of orders of S. Harsnett, Vice-Chancellor, Bishop of Chichester, for the King's visit.
1 sheet. |
1615 |
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24
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Transcript, made 1980s, of George I's letter proposing the foundation of a Modern History Chair.
1 sheet. |
1724 |
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25
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Transcript, made 1980s, of Archbishop Bancroft's letter and instructions to translators of the Authorised Version of the Bible.
1 sheet. |
1604 |
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26
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Transcript, made 1980s, of letter from R. Neile, Bishop of Durham, to John Gostlin, Vice-Chancellor, relating to predestination disputation.
1 sheet. |
1626 |
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27
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Transcript, made 1980s, of letter from the Duke of Somerset, Chancellor, to the Vice-Chancellor on verses on the death of Queen Mary.
1 sheet. |
1695 |
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28
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Transcript, made 1980s, of Royal Commission of Queen Victoria.
1 sheet. |
1850 |
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29
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Transcript, made 1980s, of letter from Prince Albert to John Graham as Head of Commission.
1 sheet. |
1850 |
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30
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Extract, made 1980s, from University Press minutes relating to King's Bible.
1 sheet. |
1835 |
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31
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Transcript, made 1980s, of account of riots of 1381 from Stokys' Book; with translations by R. Parker, 1721 and Elisabeth Leedham-Green, 1980s.
3 sheets. |
1558–1588 |
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32
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Extracts, made 1980s, from Grace Book Delta, relating to contributions to rebuilding of Great St Mary's Church; with translation.
3 sheets. |
1478–1513 |
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33
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Extract, made 1980s, from Grace Book Delta, relating to contributions to rebuilding of Great St Mary's Church; with translation.
2 sheets. |
1493 |
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34
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Transcript, made 1980s, of the beginning of covenant for commemoration of Henry VII.
1 sheet. |
1504 |
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35
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Transcript, made 1980s, of a memorandum on the Black Assembly. The Magna Congregatio, also known as the Black Assembly was the annual ceremony at which, for many centuries, the town authorities were obliged to swear obedience to those of the University.
1 sheet. |
1546 |
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36
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Transcript, made 1980s, of list of contributors to West door of Great St Mary's, from Grace Book Delta.
1 sheet. |
1576 |
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37
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Extract, made 1980s, from the will of John Hatcher, Regius Professor of Physic.
1 sheet. |
1587 |
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38
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Transcript, made 1980s, of presentments for thatched houses, stables, wooden chimneys and other property, in Great St Mary's parish.
3 sheets. |
1629 |
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39
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Transcript, made 1980s, of weekly payment to the poor of Great St Mary's parish.
1 sheet. |
1630 |
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40
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Extract, made 1980s, from University Audit book of repairs to Great St Mary's; with translation.
2 sheets. |
1640 |
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41
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Transcript and translation, made 1980s, of beginning of Commemoration of Benefactors.
1 sheet. |
1641 |
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42
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Transcript, made 1980s, of decree of Vice-Chancellor and Heads relating to Proctors' powers.
1 sheet. |
1575 |
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44
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Transcript, made 1980s, of 'Notes for the Leete'.
part sheet. |
1620 |
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45
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Transcript, made 1980s, of debt to be paid at Proctors' Booth.
part sheet. |
1577 |
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46
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Transcript, made 1980s, of note from Samuel Buck to Matthew Whinn relating to Leet.
1 sheet. |
1673 |
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47
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Transcript, made 1980s, of decree of Vice-Chancellor and Heads of the Colleges relating to the Proctors' and Taxors' men.
1 sheet. |
1596 |
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48
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Transcript, made 1980s, of letter from William Cecil, Lord Burghley, to Vice-Chancellor and Heads of Colleges relating to the Proctorial Cycle.
1 sheet. |
1569 |
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49
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Transcript, made 1980s, of John Sledd's bond as Proctor.
1 item. |
1590 |
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50
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Transcript, made 1980s, of decree of Vice-Chancellor and Heads of the Colleges relating to the expenses of night watch.
1 sheet. |
1572 |
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51
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Transcript, made 1980s, of Vice-Chancellor's order that scholars be whipped for abusing the Proctor.
1 sheet. |
1674 |
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52
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Transcript, made 1980s, of deposition relating to the impersonators of Proctors.
1 sheet. |
1593 |
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53
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Transcript, made 1980s, of the Senior Proctor's account for 1590-1.
1 sheet. |
1591 |
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54
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Transcript, made 1980s, of memorandum on brawl between scholars and butchers' boys.
1 sheet. |
1580 |
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55
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Transcript, made 1980s, of proceedings against Thomas Cartwright.
1 sheet. |
1570 |
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56
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Transcript, made 1980s, of case of Edmund Smallwood versus Adrian Poynes; with translation. Poynes was a Flemish student.
2 sheets. |
1581 |
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57
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Transcript, made 1980s, of statements of witnesses for James Harte in the case of Alcock versus Harte concerning the detention of a ring.
1 sheet. |
1581 |
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58
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Transcript, made 1980s, of statement concerning the penance of Mrs Perryman.
1 sheet. |
1580 |
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59
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Transcript, made 1980s, of allegations of John Marlin, abused in French, in Marlin versus Forester, before the Commissary; with translation.
2 sheets. |
1581 |
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60
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Transcript, made 1980s, of further allegations of Marlin; with translation.
2 sheets. |
1581 |
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64
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Transcript, made 1980s, of indenture of guardians of Trinity Chest; with translation.
1 sheet. |
1580 |
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65
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Transcript, made 1980s, of proceedings against Dr Baro; with translation.
1 sheet. |
1596 |
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66
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Transcript, made 1980s, of 'Certain assertions of Baro in his concio ad clerum' [sermon]; with translation.
1 sheet. |
1596 |
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67
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Transcript, made 1980s, of charges against Whitaker.
1 sheet. |
1588 |
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68
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Transcript, made 1980s, of Thomas Harrison's bond to appear before the Vice-Chancellor.
1 sheet. |
1580 |
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69
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Transcript, made 1980s, of letter from Oxford University to Vice-Chancellor relating to action against Thomas King, a debtor.
1 sheet. |
1580 |
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70
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Transcript, made 1980s, of view of Frankpledge (beginning only); with translation.
2 sheets. |
1580 |
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71
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Transcript, made 1980s, of copy of Kingston's Patent as printer; with translation.
2 sheets. |
1577 |
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72
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Transcript, made 1980s, of letter from the University to Lord Burghley against the Mortmain Act and to procure a Doctor's degree for Mr Whitaker; with translation.
2 sheets. |
1581 |
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73
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Transcript, made 1980s, of report by Dr Hatcher on the assault by Thredder and the proceedings against him.
1 sheet. |
1580 |
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74
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Transcript, made 1980s, of letter from Dr Hatcher to Lord Burghley concerning a dispute about felling timber in Queens' College.
1 sheet. |
1580 |
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75
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Transcript, made 1980s, of letter from Lord Burghley recommending the Earl of Oxford's Men to show plays and interludes.
1 sheet. |
1580 |
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76
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Transcript, made 1980s, of 'Mr Norton's' report on the University's printing privileges.
1 sheet. |
1580 |
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77
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Transcript, made 1980s, of letter from Lord North complaining at the abuse of his servants.
1 sheet. |
1580 |
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78-80
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Transcript, made 1980s, of letters relating to alleged licensing of players.
3 sheets. |
1580 |
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81
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Transcript, made 1980s, of letters from Earl of Leicester and Sir Thomas Wilson excusing Dr Some from Commencement.
1 sheet. |
1580 |
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82
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Transcript, made 1980s, of account of dispute with Lord North.
1 sheet. |
1580 |
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83
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Transcript, made 1980s, of academic disputations; with translation.
3 sheets. |
1580 |
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84
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Transcript, made 1980s, of bond of John Dorlington to abstain from 'pleasse and play'.
1 sheet. |
1580 |
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85
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Transcript, made 1980s, of testimonial to the Vice-Chancellor and Mayor in favour of Robert Linton.
1 sheet. |
1580 |
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86
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Transcript, made 1980s, of draft account of John Bradley, Junior Proctor, for the year 1579-80.
1 sheet. |
1580 |
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87
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Transcript, made 1980s, of accounts of Thomas Byng, Vice-Chancellor, 1577-9.
2 sheets. |
1579 |
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88
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Transcript, made 1980s, of Proctors' accounts, 1580-1.
2 sheets. |
1581 |
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89
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Transcript, made 1980s, of 'The charge of the clerk of the market'.
3 sheets. |
1590 |
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90
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Photocopies of papers relating to a disputed Fellowship election at Christ's College.
5 sheets. |
1646 |
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