Commonplace book of theological subjects arranged alphabetically [manuscript], ca. 1713.

Commonplace book of theological subjects arranged alphabetically [manuscript], ca. 1713.

270 leaves.

Numerous references to contemporary theologians. A few further entries at the end. A number of accounts and one poem which is listed in the Folger index of first lines. One note states that this book was written by a clergyman at Sheriff Hales, [Salop], and left by him to the Whittle family of that place. Another note of 1900 by A.T.M. suggests that the Rev. Thomas Birch, curate of Sheriff Hales, ca. 1710-1737, probably wrote this book. Matthew Wood's name appears on the end leaf. A Matthew Wood was vicar of Bowdown in Cheshire, 1708-1716, (see Al. Oxon.).

Leaves 16-18, 20, 73, 94-96, 105, 238, 263 and 265-266 torn out.

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Matthew Wood, 1713 -- Thomas Whittle, 1807, MS.

Great Britain -- England -- Salop.

W.a.217

MS Add. 387