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Two manuscripts concerning the concept of parliament., 17th century.

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Identifier: MS.5743

Scope and Contents

The contents are as follows:

(i) A transcript of ‘The several opinions of sundry learned Antiquaries: viz. Mr Justice Doddridge, Mr Agar [sic], Francis Tate, William Canden [sic] and Joseph Holland. Touching the High Court of Parliament in England’, published by Doddridge’s nephew (folio 1);

(ii) ‘A Dialogue betweene Philoleutheros [sic] a Lover of Libertie or a Parliament Man: and Philopolites a Lover of his Countrie, or motives to induce an Annuall P[ar]liam[en]t' (folio 58).

Dates

  • Creation: 17th century.

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Extent

95 Leaves ; Quarto.

Language of Materials

From the Fonds: Undetermined

Arrangement

iv + 91 folios.

Bibliography

Dodderidge, John. 'Several opinions of sundry learned antiquaries: viz. Mr Justice Doddridge, Mr Agar [sic], Francis Tate, William Canden [sic] and Joseph Holland. Touching the High Court of Parliament in England’ (London, 1658).

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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