Chetham's Library Handlist of Manuscripts: A.2

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Call no. MS
A.2.1 [POWELL, Thomas] of Monmouth (d.1820)
The children in the wood: a drama. 191 pp.
A.2.2 WHITAKER, Henry, (d.1781) School master of Manchester 
Music note-book. 44p and 106 pp.
A.2.3 MISCELLANEOUS
Extracts from proverbs etc. Eng. Lat. Fr.(C18th). 97 ff.
A.2.4 [POWELL, Thomas] of Monmouth (d.1820)
Silvia la Zingara la Tyranna, or: the Gipsies: a drama. Includes inserts and drawings. 122 pp and 15 pp.
A.2.5 HARTLIB, Samuel (d.1670?)
Transcripts of letters from S.H. to Dr John Worthington (1618-71) trans. Isaac Reed and printed version of a collection of letters. iii, 315 pp.
A.2.6 HOWELL, J. (1594-1666) and others 
Case book (C17th). Musical part-book and much non-musical material. 254 ff.
A.2.7 [ROSE, Robert] (fl.1841-50) of Manchester
Miscellaneous poems and notes including `The West Indian of Colour, or, the Bard of Colour.' 51 ff.
A.2.8 BYROM, John (1692-1763)
Miscellaneous notes on theological subjects. Latin, Greek &c. and shorthand notes dated 1732. 51ff
A.2.9 CARTMEL PRIORY CHURCH
Catalogue of the books given by Thomas Preston, d.1697, compiled by J. Harland. (C19th). 46 ff.
A.2.10 GROTIUS, Hugo
On the truth of the Christian religion in 6 books, translated from the Latin by R.B. Oxford, 1796. (Crossley coll.) 16 ff. and 308 pp.
A.2.11 ADAMSON, Rev. John (1756-1823) Vicar of Padiham & Altham
Glossary c.1823 and miscellaneous pamphlets, sermons. 136 ff.
A.2.12 B.G.
A general preface to all I have writ. Miscellaneous material in two hands c.1795, C19th. 157ff. 
A.2.13 [FINCH, John], [TRUELY, John] ?
Miscellaneous material on Egypt incl. the Necropolis of Thebes, observations on Egypt. C19th. 62 ff.
A.2.14 MANCHESTER [PETERLOO]
Subscriptions for [the relief of] Special Constables. [1819]. 20 ff.
A.2.15 VORLEY, Rev. William
A dissenters view of the Church and ministry. Theological notes. n.d. (C19th?) 4 ff.
A.2.16 LEICESTER
Selections from the Psalms. C19th. 32ff.
A.2.17-18 CROSSLEY, Henry (1799-1880)
Note-books (17) containing legal and linguistic notes in Arabic, French, Greek, Latin and English. (18) miscellaneous. 152 ff. and 6 ff. 
A.2.19 HELOT Jean 
Quelques ures des raisons pour lesquelles, Jean Helot Horloguer à resolu de ne fairre credit à personne. 1718. iii, 38 ff.
A.2.20 [BRADSHAIGH, Sir Roger] (d.1687) of Haigh, Lancs.
Treatises on geometry, geography &c and Praecipuorum Theologiae captivum Enchiridion didactum 1665. 28 ff., iv, 88 pp., 39 ff.
A.2.21 CONANT, Dr (1603-1693)
A catalogue of books for a young divine. iii, 178 ff.
A.2.22 CROSSLEY, James (1800-83) of Manchester
List of Roman coins with particulars.
A.2.23 LEGAL OBSERVATIONS
Note book on law and customs temp James I.(Crossley collection). 85 ff.
A.2.24 BRERELY, Roger (1586-1637) of Burnley
Of Christian Libertie Verse. Also pieces in verse and prose by Josiah Collier. (Crossley collection). 91ff.
A.2.25 SERMONS 
Volume of miscellaneous sermons dated 1693-1704. (Crossley collection).
A.2.26 WOLCOT, John [Peter Pindar pseud.] (1738-1819)
Truro Hall, Saundry Kempe and Mally Treloure. 2 poems preceded by transcripts of 3 letters. (Crossley collection). 16 ff.
A.2.27 HAY, Rev. William Robert (1761-1839) Vicar of Rochdale
Notebook containing genealogical notes on the family of Hay and associated families. (Crossley collection). 32 ff.
A.2.28 HOMER
Iliad, trans. Thomas Jones, Chetham's Librarian (1845-75). (Crossley collection). 58 ff.
A.2.29 CARTWRIGHT, Thomas (1634-89) Bp. Chester
Copy of last will and testament (C19th).(Crossley collection). 74pp.
A.2.30-31 TRAVELLER'S DIARY (late C18th) 
Diary of a journey in Italy, Switzerland and Austria. (Crossley collection). 80 ff., 146 ff.
A.2.32 GARDENING
Remarks on the tulip, pink and carnation. 1827. (Crossley collection). 37 ff.
A.2.33 CATALOGUE
Bibliography or catalogue of books. (Crossley collection). 42 ff.
A.2.34 MOULE, Morris (fl.1790) of Christ's College, Cambridge
A tour through the counties of Huntingdon, Northampton, Lincoln, Nottingham, York etc. (Crossley collection). ii ff., 107 pp.
A.2.35-38 BROWNE, Sir Thomas (1605-83)
(35) Note book in Latin in hand of James Crossley. (Crossley collection). 25 ff. 
(37) Extracts from his manuscripts. (Crossley collection). 30 ff 
(38) Extracts from his lecture in hand of James Crossley. (Crossley collection).
A.2.39 MADDEN, Sir Frederick (1801-73)
Bibliography of Tim Bobbin. (Crossley collection). 74 pp.
A.2.40 JOHNSON, Radulph
(i) Artis botanicæ præcognita : botanicus : vel methodus, compendiosa, nec non accurata, cognitio plantaru in vestigandi. 98 ff. 
(ii) Lady humilitie or Desiderius dialogues
A.2.4l BENANDALA, Ameth
An epistle of Ameth Benandala, a mahumetan to the Prince of Orange, Count Maurice and to Emanuell, Prince of Portugal. Also theological extracts, copy of book on trade. n.d. 334 ff.
A.2.42 HOLDBERG, Ludvig Af, Baron (1684-1754) Scandinavian playwright 
Pride and poverty (a drama); Witchcraft or the Blind Alarm (late C18th). (Crossley collection). 82 ff.
A.2.43 CAZZA, Giovani Agostino 
Le satire et capitoli piacevoli. Late Cl8th or early Cl9th transcript of the 1549 printed ed.(Crossley collection). 103 ff.
A.2.44 MURRAY, James 
A few days in Dublin and County Wicklow in 1838. 118 ff
A.2.45 HOLDBERG, Ludvig Af, Baron (1684-1754) Scandinavian playwright
The plummer turned politician: the pewter politician or political nero monger. Late C18th early C19th. (Crossley collection). 36 ff
A.2.46-47 RELIGIOUS MEDITATIONS 
(46) A treatise upon communion with God. Cl8th. 129 pp. 
(47) Miscellaneous theol. notes. Late Cl8th..
A.2.48-53 CROSSLEY, James (1800-1883) of Manchester 
Catalogues of his books. Correct order = A.2.52, 53, 50, 5l, 48. [No number 49] Nos.1- 20 ff.; 2- 38 ff.; 3- 40 ff.; 4- 40 ff.; 5- l3 ff.
A.2.54 BROWNE, Sir Thomas (1605-83) 
Extracts from his manuscripts (late Cl8th). (Crossley collection). 49 ff.
A.2.55-57 CROSSLEY, James (1800-83) of Manchester 
(55) Cardaniana. Bibliographical and biographical notes. 4 ff.
(56) Account book. August 1837 - May, 1839.
(57) Account book and list of plate. 6 ff.
A.2.58 BOYS FAMILY
Accounts of Boys family of Colne, Clitheroe, Haslingden and Bury. Late C17th early C18th. (Crossley collection). 8 ff.
A.2.59-60 CROSSLEY, James (1800-83) of Manchester
(59) Housekeeping accounts 1836-39.
(60) Notes on craniology, with some remarks on the strictures of the Edinburgh and Quarterly Reviewers on the system of Gall & Spurzheim. 32 ff. 
A.2.61 LAW 
Note book on laws relating to property. C19th. (Crossley collection). 
A.2.62 (ASTRONOMY] (C18th)
De Solis et lunæ eclipsis. (C18th). (Crossley collection). 89 ff
A.2.63 GRESWELL, Rev. John (d.1810) Schoolmaster Chetham's Hospital 
Catalogue of books belonging to John Greswell. 1808. (Crossley collection). 120 ff. 
A.2.64 MILNE, Oswald (1840) of Manchester
Union Bank of Manchester passbook. (Crossley collection). 21 ff.
A.2.65 JOHNSON, William (1534-1642) 
Valetudinarium : [a play in Latin]. Also theological extracts and accounts late C17th. (Crossley collection)
A.2.66 AINSWORTH, Thomas (d.1742) 
Religious meditations (material about Ainsworth family). (Crossley collection). 230 pp
A.2.67 TOWNELEY HALL
Catalogue of the Library of Towneley Hall c.1700. (Crossley collection). 75 ff. 
A.2.68 SCIENCE 
Lectures on experimental philosophy (24) given in Manchester, c.1750. (Crossley collection). 
A.2.69 BANCROFT, Rev. Thomas (1756-1811) Vicar of Bolton
Poems by T.B. and other students of Manchester Grammar School and notes by F.R. Raines. (27863).
A.2.70 CHARLES I 
Proclamation for observation of 30 Jan.1649: and Parliamentary order for re-exhumation of body of Oliver Cromwell etc.
A.2.71 COOKERY 
Excellent receipts for dressing fish. (C18th). 9 ff. 
A.2.72 PRESTON, Thomas (1601-1678) of Holkar
An elegie upon Thomas Preston and an epitaph by Baynard. (Bailey collection). 1 sheet.
A.2.73 CLARKE, Henry (1743-1818)
The School Candidates 1788. Ed. J.E. Bailey 1877. (Bailey collection). [Removed to bundle 25 Bailey collection]
A.2.74 SHERLOCK, William (1641 - 1707) 
Several sermons of W.S. in two parts dated 1678. 288 pp.
A.2.75-76 BAILEY, John Eglington (1840-88)
Notes from old local books : Lancashire place names. 40 ff. 
A.2.77 HOLME, Dr Edward M.D.
Miscellaneous collection of letters and papers on medical subjects. c.1793-1862. (Bailey collection).
A.2.78 ASSHETON, Abdias (1558-1633) of Middleton
Commonplace book : Sacra scientia. (Prayers and other religious writings). 284 pp
A.2.79 PITT CLUB (MANCHESTER)
Collection of papers relating to the Pitt Club
A.2.79 - Dinner Book 1813-1828.
A.2.79 ( a & b) - Minute books 1812-31. 94 pp. & 75 pp. 
A.2.79 (c) - Alphabetical list of members. 28 ff.
A.2.79 (c) - Alphabetical list of members. 28 ff. 
A.2.79 (d) - Account book 1813-31. 35 ff. 
A.2.79 (e) - Scrapbook incl. proofs of pamphlets.
A.2.80 HARRISON, William (1802-84)
Works relating to Lancashire in the Library of W.H. Rockmount, Isle of Man. (Bailey collection). 80 ff.
A.2.81 ROTHERHAM, Caleb (1694-1752) of Kendal 
Academy Lecture notes by Caleb Rotherham and son John Rotherham. Lectures on experimental philosophy and observations and memorandum of the Philosophical experiments 1742. (Bailey collection).
A.2.82 SPIRITUALISM 
Records of spiritualist meetings 1710-11. (Bailey collection). 431 pp. 
A.2.83 HOLLAND, George 
Plan and survey of Heawood Demesne [and other properties belonging to William Fallowes Esq. 1789]. (Bailey collection). 38 ff. 
A.2.84 MISCELLANEOUS
Prayers composed by Mr Latufficre for the use of very young ladies at his boarding school, Derby. Accounts for duties at Adlington Chapel 1802-09. (Bailey collection). 6 ff.
A.2.85 SERMONS
Miscellaneous sermons on regeneration, temptation etc. C18th. (Bailey collection). 
A.2.86 MITCHELL, John (fl.1746)
The Christians afflictions terminating in eternal glory. 2 sermons followed by letters. (Bailey collection). 177 pp
A.2.87-88 THEOLOGY
(87) Exposition of I Timothy, Chapter 4, vs 1-3. C17th - C18th; Ward, N. Sermon at Bishop Auckland, 1635. (Bailey collection). 149, 7 & 18 pp. 
(88) Discourses showing the excellency and necessary training up of children in the fear of God and understanding of the scriptures. C18th? (Bailey collection).
A.2.89 PERSEHOUSE, Richard (fl.1616-17)
Series of schoolboy letters in English with Latin version. (Bailey collection). 18 ff.
A.2.90 MISCELLANEOUS
Collection of poetry, letters and recipes c.1759. (Crossley collection). 259 ff.
A.2.91 THEOLOGY 
Fragmenta sacra: miscellanies in Divinity. Extracts from printed books? C17th-C18th. (Bailey collection)
A.2.92 [LONDON] 
The genius of Britain 1841. Poem centred on London, the Thames and Greenwich with appendices. 78 ff.
A.2.93 TOWNELEY, Charles (1737-1805)
Catalogue of books belonging to Charles Towneley, Whitehall, 1771. (Bailey collection). 86 ff.
A.2.94 COMMONPLACE BOOK
Commonplace book, dated 1732-82 and printed inserts. (Bailey collection). 16 ff. 
A.2.95 DODDRIDGE, Philip (1702-51)
A treatise of arithmetick, numeral and universal. c. 1775. (Bailey collection). 119 ff.
A.2.96 THEOLOGY
Collection of discourses on religious subjects in hand of J. Clayton 1734? (Byrom collection?).
A.2.97 TOWNELEY, Christopher (1604-1674)
Catalogue of Christopher Towneley's books 1647 & astronomical manuscripts. (Bailey collection). 17 ff.
A.2.98 ROWE, Charles (fl.1679) 
The most holy place unveiled or a description of true Christian religion. (Bailey collection)
A.2.99 WILKINS, David (1685-1745) 
Collection of 14 sermons preached 1719-20. (Bailey collection). 320 ff. 
A.2.100 CROSSLEY, R. (fl.1728)
Collection of 10 sermons preached c.1722. 
A.2.101 LAW
Statements of form and procedure, petitions, cases, letters etc. C18th-C19th. (Bailey collection).
A.2.102 TILLEARD, Thomas of Reading (fl.1686) 
Collections on the nature of common sea salt and the various ways of making it. (Bailey collection). 71 and 118 pp
A.2.103 OWEN, Isaac (fl.1710)
Expositions of several passages of scripture by the holy spirit. (Bailey collection). 3l6 pp.
A.2.104 SERMONS
2 sermons on James I, vs 22 and 2 Corinthians 8, vs 9. C18th? (Bailey collection). 9 ff. 
A.2.105 TURNER, Rev. William 
Register of the Rev. William Turner's school, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1785-1825. (Bailey collection). 50 pp.
A.2.106 BALGUY, Rev. Thomas (fl.1743) 
Two sermons on Acts 17, vs 31. (Raines then Bailey collection). 30 pp.
A.2.107 SERMONS 
2 sermons on Colossians 3, vs 4-5, c.1759. (Bailey collection). 49 pp.
A.2.108 CHURCH OF ENGLAND
Catalogue of feasts and fasts according to the order of the Church, temp. Charles I and whole book of Psalms, printed 1653. (Bailey collection). 264 pp
A.2.109-110 SERMONS 
(109) Miscellaneous collections of sermons c.1700. (Bailey collection).
(110) Miscellaneous collection of 15 sermons. (Bailey collection). 
A.2.111 BLACK, William Henry (1808-72) of the Public Record Office 
Assistant Keeper's Private Journal 1844-46. (Bailey collection). 86 ff.
A.2.112-13 SERMONS
(112) 2 funeral sermons 1718-20. (Bailey collection). 
(113) Miscellaneous collection dated 1633-40. (Bailey collection).
A.2.114 LACY, F. 
Table showing by whom and when the following warnings were spoken. 1709-1714. (Bailey collection). 261 & 18 pp.
A.2.115 SPARROW, A. (fl.1720s)
Rationale upon the Book of Common Prayer. (Bailey collection). 
A.2.116 SEWARD, William (1702-1740) Methodist.
Diary 6 Sept. 1740 - 15 Oct. 1740. (Crossley collection). 107 ff. 
A.2.117 CROSSLEY, James (1800-1883) of Manchester
List of a collection of letters intercepted and deciphered by John Wallis, 1653. (Bailey collection).
A.2.118-9 HEYWOOD, Rev. John (fl.1666) of Walton, Lancs
Commonplace books. 2 vols. vol.1 Theology, vol. 2 Medicine, in Greek, Latin and English. 119 ff.; 137 ff.
A.2.120 HYMNS 
Collection of hymns, 6 lines all eights, c.1770 (incl. notes by Raines and Crossley). (Bailey collection). 60 pp. 
A.2.121 TOWNELEY, Christopher (1604-1674) 
Commonplace book and recipes etc. c.1630. (Bailey collection).138 ff. 
A.2.122 SPAIN
Diary of someone who accompanied the Earl of Sandwich on his extraordinary embassy to Spain in 1666. Includes an account of the Fire of London. (Crossley collection). 103 ff.
A.2.123 BOGUE, Rev. David (1750-1820) of Gosport
Missionary lecturers c.1810 transcribed by Rev. William Johns. (Bailey collection).174 pp
A.2.124 MILITARY 
Orderly book relating to actions of British, Hessian and Hanoverian troops in Flanders and Germany, 1742-3. (Bailey collection). 
A.2.125-27 HENRY, Matthew (fl.1678) 
(125) Commonplace book and catechetical instructions on Sabbath evenings. (Bailey collection).
(126) Commonplace book; scriptural questions etc. (Bailey collection). 
(127) Collection of sermons 1701-04. (Bailey collection). 
A.2.128 BAKER, Fr. Augustine (1575-1641) 
A spiritual alphabet for the use of beginners. Transcript of 2 spiritual treatises made by Augustine Baker at Cambrai, 1628-30 by Dame Bridget More c.1650. (Byrom collection). 204 pp. (27853). 
A.2.129 ERASMUS, Desiderius (1469-1536) 
C18th transcript of A manual for a Christian soldier, tr. of Enchiridion Militis Christiani (c.1716). 234 pp. (27893) 
A.2.130 BURY, S.
Collection of sermons .1688. 308 pp. (27872).
A.2.131 [HARDING, James Duffield, landscape painter and lithographer]
Sketches, chiefly in Italy c.1843. Pencil. 42 ff.
A.2.132 HEYWOOD, Robert of Heywood, Lancs. (b.1645)
Observations and instructions divine and moral. Also various unattributed poetical works. (Bailey collection). 273 pp.
A.2.133 WALLER, R. 
Tyrocinium Poeseos, or Armours, the third book. 1678-83. (Bailey collection). 71 ff.
A.2.134 ALLEN, James of Ancoats
The sermon on the mount. Copied in ornamental penmanship. c.1862. 
A.2.135 OXFORD UNIVERSITY
List of graduates 1560-1629. (33619). 
A.2.136 HALLIWELL, James Orchard
Collections for an Athenæ Cantabrigiensis. Letter A. 1843. 226 ff. (11365) 
A.2.137 HARROLD, Edmund, Wigmaker of Manchester
Diary 1712-16. 92 ff. (27904). 
A.2.138 THEOLOGY
Brevis explicatio symboli apostolici, præceptorum decalogi, sacramentorum ecclesiæ, et orditionis Dominicæ c.1700. (Byrom collection). (27854). 
A.2.139 BARNARD, John (fl.1718-28) 
Commonplace book : diary and meditations. 255 pp. (27864). 
A.2.140 NEWCOME, Henry (1627-1695) of Cross Street Chapel
Diary 1661-1663 (in Henry Newcome's hand).
A.2.141 NEWCOME, Henry (1650-1713)
Commonplace book. 184 pp.
A.2.142 SERMONS 
Collections of sermons on the sacraments. C17th. (Bailey collection?) 
A.2.143 MATHEMATICS 
Material on arithmetics, algebra and navigation. c.1700. 176 pp. 
A.2.144 DERSI, Stephano
Tractatus theologico diacriticus. Transcript of printed book, printed 1756? 176 pp. 
A.2.145-6 PEARSON, Rev. Robert (fl.1718-39) of Milnrow 
Sermons 1718-39. 2 vols. 50 ff. ; 90 ff
A.2.147 LOYOLA, Ignatius 
His exercises. [tr.] Francesco de Salazar. Anonymous C17th translation. (Byrom collection). 72 ff.
A.2.148 SERMONS 
Collection of sermons delivered at Chesterton 1633-40. 154 ff
A.2.149 DEACON, Thomas (1697-1753)
Form of communion and sermons etc. c.1746. 174 ff. 
A.2.150/150a MILLER, James 
Diary 1745-50. Left Manchester 1745, joined the Rebel Army at Preston, sent to Madras 1747, returned to England 1750. (Barritt collection). 44 ff. 
A.2.151 SHORTHAND 
Psalms and New Testament in shorthand. Also extracts from the Fathers and Classics. (Byrom collection).
A.2.152 BYROM, John (1692-1763) 
Universal English shorthand. 1767. Transcript of printed book. (Copy of proposals for printing by subscription 1739) 
A.2.153-55 SHORTHAND
(153) A system of shorthand c.1700-20. 94 pp
(154) Shorthand alphabet and vocabulary 1700-20.
(155) System of shorthand c.1700-20. 24 pp. 
A.2.156 MILLER, John 
Shorthand notes. The flying pen or the art of shorthand improved with the additions of the terms of the law. 1822. (Harland collection). (22050
A.2.157 SHELTON, Thomas (fl.1626)
Shorthand writer. New Testament and Psalms in shorthand. 1665. 
A.2.158 TIMM, Joseph
Shorthand writer (of Wakefield). Book of common prayer in shorthand 1823. 364 pp. 
A.2.159 SHORTHAND
Religious manuscripts in shorthand 1643. (Byrom collection).
A.2.160 NEW TESTAMENT (in English) (Ker 355-56) 
New Testament in later Wycliffite version. Beginning of Cl5th. (6723). 
A.2.161 HORAE (Ker 359-6l) 
Written in France for female use in the diocese of Besancon. Second half C15th. (8007).
A.2.162 F.BARBARUS (Ker 341-2)
De re uxoria. Second half C15th. (6687).
A.2.163 HORÆ (Ker 383-4)
Horæ in Netherlandish for the use of Utrecht. Second half C15th. (33667) 
A.2.164-5 BIBLIA (Ker 342-3)
2 vols. (break after Psalms). Second half C13th. (6689)
A.2.166 LIFE OF CHRIST (Ker 377-8)
Written in English. Second half C15th. (Byrom collection). (279ll).
A.2.167 BYROM, John (1692-1763)
Journal 1728-32. Shorthand extracts, also Greek and Latin notes from Eusebius, Cicero, Erasmus etc. (28049)
A.2.168 DE QUEVEDO, Francisco
Lagrimas de Hieremias. Also Lopez, Gregorio : libri del Apocalypsia en romance commentado. Spanish Ms. (Byrom collection). 186 ff. (pt.1 : ff. 1-94 ; pt.2 : 95-186)
A.2.169 BENNET, William (fl.1634) Bookbinder 
Conclave cordis. Consolatio mendis. (Byrom collection). 62 ff. 
A.2.170 BAKER, Fr. Augustine (1575-1641)
The fall and restitution of man. c.1635. (Byrom collection). (27934).
A.2.173 MILNER, Thomas (fl. 1758) of York 
A display of heraldry. (iv, 92 ff.). (34827). 
A.2.174 LEECH / ROWLEY
Letters Letters to Sir Bosdin Thomas Leech 1891-92, and to Charles Rowley, 1875-92. 

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