| 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. |