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GEMMS IDGEMMS-MANUSCRIPT-001763
TitleSermons of the Rev. John Lewis of Margate in Kent
ShelfmarkCLC/521/MS00243
Creation Dateca. 1714 - 1747
Contents NoteIncludes a catalogue of manuscripts formerly belonging to John Lewis and sold in 1749 (with prices and purchasers' names); two sermons of the apostolic office and auricular confession by John Lewis, 1714/15; a continuation of the history of the English Puritans, 1741; History of the English Puritans by John Lewis; and copies of earlier documents. (LMA Catalogue)
Material FeaturesCollection of works of different sizes, some pasted down onto pages to make the folio size uniform. Paginated. New binding.
Associated Peoplepreacher - Lewis, John
ProvenanceLikely sold in 1749 with the rest of John Lewis's library (catalogue of sold items included in this volume). Beyond 1749, provenance not known.
Acquisition
Source of DataHannah Wood; LMA Manuscript Catalogue
Other Note
Sermon Reports Contained
GEMMS record createdJuly 25, 2023
GEMMS record last editedJuly 25, 2023