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GEMMS IDGEMMS-MANUSCRIPT-000875
TitleMS Sermons Notes by a Hearer 1710
Shelfmark
Creation Date1710 -
Contents NoteA volume containing long and careful notes on sermons, some of which are dated 1710, by an unidentified notetaker (perhaps Esther Fletcher, who owned the volume). The sermons are mainly by William Trail and John Williamson. The notes are structured by doctrines and uses. The volume also includes a discussion of what makes communication difficult (pp. 90-101).
Material FeaturesThe handwriting is clear and easy to read. There is some short hand on the front board and the words “Williamsons Sermons”.
Associated Peoplemanuscript owner - Fletcher, Esther
ProvenanceThe following is written once on the front board and two leaves at the back: “Esther Fletcher bought this Book” “anno Domini 1710”.
Acquisition
Source of DataJeanne Shami, Helen Weller
Other Note
Sermon Reports Contained
GEMMS record createdAugust 09, 2018
GEMMS record last editedMarch 16, 2024