| St John's Library/Miscellaneous/Box 5 contains: |
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| CA1 |
A.Ls, s. from Alfred Caldecott to Sir Joseph Larmor |
| CA2 |
A.L.,s. from Archibald Young Campbell to J. R. Tanner |
| CA3 |
Letters of Cantrell Family |
| CA4 |
Letters of John Wilberforce Cassels |
| CA5 |
Letters of Francis Douglas Cautley |
| CA6 |
A.L., s. from William Cave to 'Good Mr Dean' |
| CA7 |
A.Ls, s. from Arthur Cayley to Major Percy Alexander MacMahon |
| CE1 |
Photograph of A.L.s., from William Cecil to his father, Robert Cecil. |
| CE2 |
L., s. from William Cecil, 'from the Courte at Greenwich', to Mr Edward Gates |
| CE3 |
Letters of William Alleyne Cecil |
| CH1 |
A.L.s. from John Richard Challis to Rev. W. T. Kingsley |
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Miscellaneous Papers
| Title |
Letters of Cantrell Family |
| Reference |
CA3 |
| Covering Dates |
1683–1748 |
| Extent and Medium |
11 items |
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| Content and context |
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William Cantrell BA 1738/9, Henry Cantrell BA 1704/5 (Emmanuel College) (Father of William)
Donated by T. Anstey, April 1976.
Copy letters from P. N. S. Mansergh attached
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| St John's Library/Miscellaneous/CA3 contains: |
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A.L., s. to 'Honoured Father and Mother' from Henry Cantrell, London. Discusses his appointment as the Vicar of Alkmunds.
2p. |
8 May 1711 |
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2
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A.L., s. to Henry Cantrell from Thomas Lloyd, Ruthyn. Asks for news from his old College, of HC's health and life, and of the whereabouts of Coylmorbe who owes him money. Has seen a letter from the Master who tells of the storm damage done to Cambridge and to the College.
2p. |
18 December 1703 |
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3
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A.L., s. to Henry Cantrell from Charles Townley, York Herald at the College of Arms. Has been unable to find any proof of HC's descendency from Sir Ralph Cantrell. Discusses the coat of arms of Sir Ralph and also other Cantrell families from Suffolk.
1p. |
29 September 1739 |
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A.L., s. to William Cantrell from Henry Cantrell. Has bought some good tobacco to furnish his father with. Is glad WC received the parcel sent from home and liked the cake his mother sent. Is pleased WC got a Sizar's place and an Exhibition and discusses the financial implications. Also notes the correspondence he has had with Dr Williams concerning Mrs Walton's Exhibition and his efforts to buy books asked for by WC. Offers advice on study methods and student life in general, including reading, sleeping and drinking. Discusses the purchase of various items for his rooms. Also included is a brief message of goodwill from WC's grandfather.
4p. |
5 December 1735 |
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A.L., s. to William Cantrell from Henry Cantrell. Gives a description of the arrival of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his troops in Derby in December 1745, and their subsequent withdrawal.
4p. |
16 April 1746 |
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A.L., s. to ? from W[illiam] C[antrell]. Sends a poem which he has composed in memory of his recently deceased friend Mr Chambers.
1p. |
26 April 1748 |
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7
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A.L., s. to William Cantrell from Nathaniel Ball, Itchen Stoke. Gives thanks for a letter and bemoans the loss of contact with other so-called friends. Gives news of his life as a country parson in the form of a poem.
3p. |
4 December 1737 |
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Cantrell family tree from Ralph Cantrell of Norfolk. |
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9
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Notes on various members of the Cantrell family. |
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A.L., s. to 'Mal' from Samuel Willis (or Willies), Derby (BA Pembroke 1659/60). Is overjoyed that the recipient has recovered from small pox and recommends they turn their life over to God in thanks.
1p. |
28 January 1683 |
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Copy of memorial inscription to Lucy Willes, daughter of Samuel Willes.
1p. |
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