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'James Atkins rector of Winfrith and West Lulworth [later Bishop of Galloway] his compt booke of depursements,' listing all items of personal, household and church expenditure from March 1662 to October 1668; and his 'book of receipts' from April 1662 to October 1667., 1662-1668.

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Identifier: MS.20486

Scope and Contents

The names Lilias Smyth (presumably James Aitkins's daughter) and James Atkins appear on folio 1 (inverted), that of Anna Smyth ('Nece to Madam Smyth and cusin to Madam Baptie') on folio 1.

Dates

  • Creation: 1662-1668.

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Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

49 Leaves ; Octavo.

Language of Materials

From the Series: Undetermined

Arrangement

41 + 8 (inverted) folios.

The papers are arranged as follows: (i) 'James Atkins rector of Winfrith and West Lulworth [later Bishop of Galloway] his compt booke of depursements' (folio 1); (ii) 'book of receipts' (folio 1 inverted).

Physical Description

The covers are parts of Latin documents on vellum.

Genre / Form

Repository Details

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

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