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A sermon preached at the funerall of the right honourable Sr. John Bramston, Knight, Lord Chief Justice of England [manuscript], 1654 October 6 / by Richard Argall, then Rector of Eythorp Rothing, Essex.

Argall, Richard, -1670, author.; Palmer, William, 1604 or 1605-1682, former owner.; Washington National Cathedral (Washington, D.C.), former owner.
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Title
A sermon preached at the funerall of the right honourable Sr. John Bramston, Knight, Lord Chief Justice of England [manuscript], 1654 October 6 / by Richard Argall, then Rector of Eythorp Rothing, Essex.
Description
1 volume (92 leaves) ; 18 x 12 cm
Associated name
Argall, Richard, -1670, author.
Palmer, William, 1604 or 1605-1682, former owner.
Washington National Cathedral (Washington, D.C.), former owner.
Summary
Sermon on Hebrews 11:4 ("And by it he being dead yet speaketh"), delivered at the funeral of Sir John Bramston.
Note
Leaves 52-92 blank.

In a different hand, "wittness Mr. Rose " (leaf 51r) and "Cibi modicus, Sibi Medicus Rx" (leaf 51v).
Historical background
Richard Argall was married to Mary Bramston, daughter of William Bramston, John Bramston's brother.
Binding information
Bound in contemporary calf; front board detached, back board partially detached.
Provenance
Ownership inscription on back flyleaf: Sr Wm. Palme[r?].
From the Washington National Cathedral collection, dispersed in 2011.
Source of acquisition
Acquired from James Cummins, 2011.
Genre/form
Manuscripts (documents)
Sermons.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England.

Call number
V.a.617
Folger accession
266616

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