The Milton House Archives: Folder Register

SECTION I: THE GEORGE BIRKHEAD PAPERS, AND OTHER LETTERS

RELATING TO THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ENGLAND

1579 to 1610

Box 1 Folder 1
 1579 April 5 ALS
From: Allen, William Cardinal (Signed: Allen, W.)
in Rheims
To: Hopkins, Richard (Addressed: Hopkins, Richard)
in Louvaine
Subject: condition of Englishmen in Flanders and Rome
Published Transcript in: Catholic Record Society,
Volume 58 pp. 8-12.


Box 1 Folder 2
 1579 May 12 ALS
From: Allen, William Cardinal (Signed: Allen, W.)
in Paris
To: Lewis, Owen, Dr. (Addressed: Ludovico, Audoeno)
in [Rome]
Subject: disputes between English and Welsh at English College in Rome
Published Transcript in: Catholic Record Society,
Volume 58 pp. 12-22.


Box 1 Folder 3
 1597 September 20 ALS
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: Parsons, R.)
in Rome
To: Bennett, John (Addressed: Benetto, Giovanne)
in Loretto
Subject: news about fellow priests' health, affairs in Rome
Published Transcript in: none known.

Box 1 Folder 4
 1597 October 18 ALS
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: Parsons, R.)
in Rome
To: Bennett, John & Edward (Addressed: Benet, Edward & John)
in Flanders
Subject: problems at English College in Rome, especially about discipline
Published Transcript in: none known.


Box 1 Folder 5
 1608 April 26 ALS
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: Parsons, R.)
in Rome
To: Kellison, Matthew (Addressed: Kellison, Matthew)
in [Rheims?]
Subject: personal thoughts and news
Published Transcript in: none known.


Box 1 Folder 6
 1608 May 18 ALS
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: Roberts)
in Rome
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Chamberlane, Mr.)
Subject: delivery of letters, mutual friends
Published Transcript in: Dodd's Church History of
England, Volume V p. xxvii.


Box 1 Folder 7
 1608 May 18 ALS
From: Fitzherbert, Thomas (Signed: Swynnerton, T.)
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Chamberlane, Mr.)
Subject: interception of letters
Published Transcript in: Catholic Record Society,
Volume 41 pp. 4-8.


Box 1 Folder 8
 1608 May 31 ALS
From: Fitzherbert, Thomas (Signed: F.)
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvin, George)
Subject: interception of letters, Birkhead's appointment as Archpriest
Published Transcript in: Catholic Record Society,
Volume 41 pp. 8-13.


Box 1 Folder 9
 1608 May 31 LS
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: R. P.)
in Rome
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvine, George)
in London
Subject: discontent, taking of oaths, personal notes
Published Transcript in: Dodd's Church History of
England, Volume V pp. xxix-xxxi.



Box 1 Folder 10
 1608 June 13 LS
From: Fitzherbert, Thomas (Signed: T. F.)
To: Birkhead, George (no address)
Subject: appointment of English bishops
Published Transcript in: Catholic Record Society,
Volume 41 pp. 13-17.


Box 1 Folder 11
 1608 June 21 ALS
From: Fitzherbert, Thomas (Signed: T. F.)
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvin, George)
Subject: news, response to previous requests
Published Transcript in: Catholic Record Society,
Volume 41 pp. 17-19.


Box 1 Folder 12
 1608 July 5 ALS
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: R. P.)
in Rome
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Bark., Mr.)
Subject: delivery of letters, mutual friends
Published Transcript in: none known.


Box 1 Folder 13
 1608 July 5 LS with autograph postscript, AN
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: R. Pers)
in Rome
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Bark., Mr.)
Subject: appointment of bishops, state of Roman Catholic faith in England
Published Transcript in: Dodd's Church History of
England, Volume V pp. xxxii-xxxiv.


Box 1 Folder 14
1608 July 27 ALS
From: Fitzherbert, Thomas (Signed: F.)
To: Birkhead, George (no address)
Subject: appointment of bishops, interception of letters
Published Transcript in: Catholic Record Society,
Volume 41 pp. 19-22.





Box 1 Folder 15
 1608 August 2 ALS
From: Fitzherbert, Thomas (Signed: Fitzherbert, T.)
in [Rome]
To: Worthington, Thomas (Addressed: Worthington, Dr.)
in Douai
Subject: process of Gervase, appointment of bishops
Published Transcript in: Catholic Record Society,
Volume 41 pp. 25-28.


Box 1 Folder 16
 1608 August 21 two LS (LS in duplicate)
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: R. P.)
in Rome
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Chamberlane, Mr.)
in [London]
Subject: lobbying by agents for English Bishops,
Published Transcript in: Dodd's Church History of
England, Volume V pp. xxxvii-xxxx.


Box 1 Folder 17
 1608 August 23 LS
From: Fitzherbert, Thomas (Signed: Swynnerton, T.)
in [Rome]
To: Birkhead, George (no address)
Subject: patrons, assistancy, various disputes
Published Transcript in: Catholic Record Society,
Volume 41 pp. 28-33.


Box 1 Folder 18
 1608 August 23 LS with autograph postscript
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: RP)
in Rome
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvin, George)
Subject: discussion of priests who had sworn Oath [of Allegiance]
Published Transcript in: Dodd's Church History of
England, Volume V pp. xl-xli.


Box 1 Folder 19
 1608 September 4 ALS
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: Roberts [?])
in [Rome]
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvin, George)
Subject: Pope's [Paul V ?] reaction to new Oath of Allegiance
Published Transcript in: Dodd's Church History of
England, Volume V pp. xlii-xliii.


Box 1 Folder 20
 1608 September 6 ALS
From: Fitzherbert, Thomas (Signed: Fitzherbert, T.)
in [Rome]
To: Worthington, Thomas (Addressed: Worthington, Dr.)
in Douai
Subject: disputes at Douai
Published Transcript in: Catholic Record Society,
Volume 41 pp. 37-39.


Box 1 Folder 21
 1608 September 13 LS
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: R. P.)
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Chamberlane, Mr.)
Subject: attempts to have English Bishops appointed
Published Transcript in: Dodd's Church History of
England, Volume V pp. xliv-xlv.


Box 1 Folder 22
 1608 October 4 ALS
From: Fitzherbert, Thomas (Signed: Swynnerton, T.)
in [Rome]
To: Birkhead, George (no address)
Subject: sending of procurators, bishops; English oaths
Published Transcript in: Catholic Record Society,
Volume 41 pp. 39-43.


Box 1 Folder 23
 1608 October 4 LS
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: R.P.)
in Rome
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvin, George)
in London
Subject: discussion of quarrels among Catholics, other problems
Published Transcript in: Dodd's Church History of
England, Volume V pp. xlix-li.


Box 1 Folder 24
 1608 October 11 ALS
From: Fitzherbert, Thomas (Signed: Swynnerton, T.)
in [Rome]
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvin, George)
Subject: imprisonment of priests, work of E. Weston
Published Transcript in: Catholic Record Society,
Volume 41 pp. 44-46.

Box 1 Folder 25
 1608 October 12 ALS ALS and LS dups
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: Mark)
in Rome
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvin)
in London
Subject: disagreements about creation of English bishops
Published Transcript in: none known.


Box 1 Folder 26
 1608 November 26 ALS
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: R.P.)
in Rome
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvin, George)
in London
Subject: lament at troubles, relations in Rome
Published Transcript in: none known.


Box 1 Folder 27
 1609 January 3 ALS
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: R.P.)
in Rome
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvyn, George)
Subject: personal greetings, mutual friends in Flanders
Published Transcript in: none known.


Box 1 Folder 28
 1609 February 14 ALS
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: RP.)
in [Rome]
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvin, George)
in London
Subject: method of sending agents, quarrels among agents
Published Transcript in: Dodd's Church History of
England, Volume V pp. lvii-lviii.


Box 1 Folder 29
 1609 March 6 ALS
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: RP.)
in [Rome]
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvin, George)
Subject: personal, news from Rome
Published Transcript in: none known.




Box 1 Folder 30
 1609 March 7 ALS
From: Fitzherbert, Thomas (Signed: Fitzherbert, T.)
in [Rome]
To: Worthington, Thomas (Addressed: Worthington, Dr.)
in Douai
Subject: quarrels between Jesuits and Benedictines, relations with Bianchetti
Published Transcript in: Catholic Record Society,
Volume 41 pp. 47-48.


Box 1 Folder 31
 1609 March 14 LS with autograph postscript
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: RP.)
in [Rome]
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvin, Mr.)
in London
Subject: book of Cardinal Bellarmine, news of Blackwell, George
Published Transcript in: none known.


Box 1 Folder 32
 1609 May 2 ALS
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: RP.)
in Rome
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvine, Mr.)
in London
Subject: sending of an agent to Douai, Rheims & Paris
Published Transcript in: Dodd's Church History of
England, Volume V pp. lviii-lix.


Box 1 Folder 33
 1609 May 23 ALS
From: Fitzherbert, Thomas (Signed: Fitzherbert, T.)
in Rome
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Birkhed, George)
Subject: relations among English clergy
Published Transcript in: Catholic Record Society,
Volume 41 pp. 48-51.









Box 1 Folder 34
 1609 June 6 AL
From: [Persons, Robert] (unsigned)
in [Rome]
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvyn, Mr.)
Subject: state of faith, controversies regarding old Appellants
Published Transcript in: Dodd's Church History of
England, Volume V pp. lxvi-lxviii.


Box 1 Folder 35
 1609 June 6 LS
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: R.P.)
in Rome
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvyn, George)
in London
Subject: personal subjects, news from Rome about England
Published Transcript in: Dodd's Church History of
England, Volume V pp. lxii-lxiv.


Box 1 Folder 36
 1609 June 27 ALS
From: Fitzherbert, Thomas (Signed: Swynner, T.)
in [Rome]
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvin, George)
in London
Subject: relations with pope, new colleges, priests in prison
Published Transcript in: Catholic Record Society,
Volume 41 pp. 51-54.


Box 1 Folder 37
 1609 July 4 AL
From: Persons, Robert (unsigned: "whose hand you know")
in Rome
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvyn, George)
Subject: personal matters, priests in prison, news
Published Transcript in: Dodd's Church History of
England, Volume V pp. lxxii-iii.


Box 1 Folder 38
 1609 July 4 ALS
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: RP.)
in Rome
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvin, George)
Subject: various subjects and general news
Published Transcript in: Dodd's Church History of
England, Volume V pp. lxix-lxxii.


Box 1 Folder 39
 1609 July 25 ALS
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: RP.)
in Rome
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvyn, Mr.)
in London
Subject: description of mission, especially regarding education
Published Transcript in: Dodd's Church History of
England, Volume V lxxiii-lxxiv.


Box 1 Folder 40
 1609 August 22 ALS
From: Fitzherbert, Thomas (Signed: Fitzherbert, T.)
in [Rome]
To: Worthington, Thomas (Addressed: Worthington, Thomas) in Douai
Subject: relations between Benedictines and Jesuits
Published Transcript in: Catholic Record Society,
Volume 41 pp. 55-57.


Box 1 Folder 41
 1609 September 15 ALS
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: RP.)
in [Rome]
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvin, George)
in London
Subject: discussion of Church of England, other matters
Published Transcript in: Dodd's Church History of
England, Volume V pp. lxxv-lxxvi.


Box 1 Folder 42
 1609 September 16 LS
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: R.P.)
in Rome
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvin, George)
in London
Subject: quarrels among Catholics
Published Transcript in: Dodd's Church History of
England, Volume V pp. lxxvii-viii.


Box 1 Folder 43
 1609 September 19 ALS
From: Fitzherbert, Thomas (Signed: Swynnert., T.)
in [Rome]
To: Birkhead, George (no address)
Subject: quarrels at Douai
Published Transcript in: Catholic Record Society,
Volume 41 pp. 57-60.


Box 1 Folder 44
 1609 October 30 ALS
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: RP.)
in [Rome]
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvin, George)
in London
Subject: quarrels among English agents abroad
Published Transcript in: Dodd's Church History of
England, Volume V p.lxxxv.


Box 1 Folder 45
 1609 October 31 ALS
From: Fitzherbert, Thomas (Signed: Fitzherbert, T.)
in Rome
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvin, George)
Subject: relations among Jesuits, state of Douai College
Published Transcript in: Catholic Record Society,
Volume 41 pp. 60-63.


Box 1 Folder 46
 1609 November 21 ALS
From: Fitzherbert, Thomas (Signed: Fitz, T.)
in Italy
To: Birkhead, George (no address)
Subject: relations between Fitzherbert and Smith, accusations
Published Transcript in: Catholic Record Society,
Volume 41 pp. 63-67.


Box 1 Folder 47
 1610 February 6 ALS
From: Fitzherbert, Thomas (Signed: Swynnerton, T.)
in [Rome]
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvin, George)
Subject: relations between Benedictines and Jesuits, imprisonment of priests
Published Transcript in: Catholic Record Society,
Volume 41 pp. 68-69.


Box 1 Folder 48
 1610 March 20 ALS
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: RP.)
in [Rome]
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvin, George)
in London
Subject: defense of writer against rumors, other subjects
Published Transcript in: Dodd's Church History of
England, Volume V pp. xcvii-c.


Box 1 Folder 49
 1610 April 10 LS written on deathbed
From: Persons, Robert (Signed: Persons, Robert)
in Rome
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvin, George)
in London
Subject: On deathbed, saying goodbye to friend
Published Transcript in: none known.


Box 1 Folder 50
 1610 June 18 ALS
From: Fitzherbert, Thomas (Signed: Swynner., T.)
in [Rome]
To: Birkhead, George (Addressed: Salvin, George)
Subject: English Roman Catholic Church, Jesuit agents, Douai College
Published Transcript in: Catholic Record Society,
Volume 41 pp. 69-74.







SECTION II: BELSON FAMILY PAPERS,
INCLUDING MATERIALS RELATING TO THOMAS WHITE AND JOHN SERJEANT
1635 to 1705


Box 2 Folder 1
1635 August 22 DS
From: Smith, Richard (Signed: R. Epus Chalcedonensis)
in Paris
Subject: appointing Thomas White vicar-general.
in Latin


Box 2 Folder 2
1653 [July] 1 ALS month unclear
From: Jonson, Richard (Signed: Jonson, Rich:)
To: Belson, John (Addressed: Belson, John)
Subject: (not determined).
in English


Box 2 Folder 3
ca. 1658 ALS undated
From: Belson, John (Signed: J/Bel)
To: [Conyers, G.] (no address)
Subject: philosophical discussion on notions of limits in understanding, uses of demonstration, etc.
in English


Box 2 Folder 4
ca. 1658 ALS undated
From: Belson, John (Signed: Belson, Jo)
To: Conyers, G. (Addressed: Conyers, G.)
Subject: philosophical discussion of understanding, using Aristotle and logical methodology.
in English


Box 2 Folder 5
ca. 1658 ALS undated
From: Belson, John (Signed: Belson, Jo)
To: Conyers, G. (Addressed: Conyers, Mr.)
Subject: more discussion of understanding and its limits, intelligibility, etc..
in English


Box 2 Folder 6
ca. 1658 ALS undated
From: Conyers, G. (Signed: Conyers, G.)
To: Belson, John (Addressed: Belson, John)
Subject: philosophical discussion of infinity using Aristotle and Aquinas, especially as regards DE MUNDO by Thomas White, and leading.
in English


Box 2 Folder 7
[1658?] January 9 ALS date 1657-1659
From: White, Thomas (Signed: White, Tho)
To: Belson, John (Addressed: Belson, Jhon)
Subject: on the controversies about his books, especially math.
in English


Box 2 Folder 8
[1658] March 19 ALS year unclear
From: White, Thomas (Signed: White, Thomas)
To: Belson, John (Addressed: Belson, Jhon)
Subject: thanks for advice on tradition, discussion of his censure, Jesuits refuse to come to his aid, trouble at Louvaine about Zinick.
in English


Box 2 Folder 9
[1658] June 3 ALS no year written
From: White, Thomas (Signed: White, Thomas)
To: Belson, John (Addressed: Belson, Jhon)
in Winchester
Subject: asks forgiveness for not writing in so long.
in English


Box 2 Folder 10
[1658] October 9 ALS dated 8ber 9.10
From: Belson, John (Signed: Belson, Jo)
To: [Conyers, G. ?] (no address)
Subject:continued discussion of understanding and logic.
in English


Box 2 Folder 11
[1658] October 9 AL
From: Belson, John (no signature)
To: [Conyers, G ] (no address)
Subject: understanding and existence of infinity using Aristotle, examples of magnitude.
in English


Box 2 Folder 12
[1658] October 10 ALS year unclear
From: White, Thomas (Signed: White, Thomas)
To: Belson, John (Addressed: Belson, Jhon)
Subject: news of publication of book CONTROVERSY-LOGICKE.
in English


Box 2 Folder 13
[1658] October 12 ALS date unclear
From: Conyers, G. (Signed: Conyers, G.)
To: [Belson, John] (No address)
Subject: philosophical questions and discussion on understanding, logic, certainty, infinity.
in English


Box 2 Folder 14
[1658] October 14 ALS date unclear
From: Belson, John (Signed: Jo Bl)
To: [Conyers, G.] (no address)
Subject: more on understanding and its limits, uses of demonstration.
in English



Box 2 Folder 15
[1658] November 18 ALS year unclear
From: White, Thomas (Signed: White, Thomas)
To: Belson, John (Addressed: Belson, Jhon)
in Winchester
Subject: requests some of his own papers be sent.
in English


Box 2 Folder 16
[1658] November 19 ALS year unclear
From: White, Thomas (Signed: White, Thomas)
To: Belson, John (Addressed: Belson, Jhon)
Subject: reaction to Belson's opinion of last book: problem of teaching that even schismatics will be saved if they confess sins before death.
in English


Box 2 Folder 17
[1658] November 21 ALS year unclear
From: White, Thomas (Signed: White, Thomas)
To: Belson, John (Addressed: Belson, Jhon)
Subject: distribution of latest book, opposition from Paris against Exercitatio Geomertica, but due to White's inability to read French, he has not himself read the criticisms.
in English


Box 2 Folder 18
[1658] December 23 ALS year unclear
From: White, Thomas (Signed: White, Thomas)
in Rotterdam
To: [Belson, John ?] (no address)
Subject: question regarding marriage of mutual friends.
in English


Box 2 Folder 19
ca. 1660 Ms undated
Title: "Queres from Mr. Whites doctrine that soules
are not free out of purgatory till ye day of Judgement..."
Subject: list of theses.
in English


Box 2 Folder 20
ca. 1660 ALS no date, 1653-6
From: Jonson, Richard (Signed: R:J:)
To: ? (No address).
in English


Box 2 Folder 21
ca. 1660 ALS draft of letter
From: White, Thomas (Signed: Albius, Thomas)
To: [Pope Alexander VIII?] (Addressed: Beatisime Pater)
in Rome ?
Subject: on censure of one of White's books.
in Latin


Box 2 Folder 22
ca. 1660 AMs unsigned, undated
Author: White, Thomas
Subject: on the founding of the Christian Church and on tradition.
in English


Box 2 Folder 23
ca. 1660 LS no date, ca. 16
From: multiple signers (Signed: Montagu, Wa:
Holden, Hen:
Clifford, William
Carre, Thomas)
in Paris
To: [Leyburn, George] (no address)
in Douai
Subject: Leyburn's attacks on White's ideas and a request that he desist until a decision comes from the Pope.
in English


Box 2 Folder 24
ca. 1660 ANS undated
Author: Short, Thomas (Signed: Short, Tho:)
Subject: strong support of White against "infamous slanderers and detractors," esp. Jesuits.
in English


Box 2 Folder 25 [PHOTOCOPY]
 [Actual Document stored in Oversize Box of Collection, Folder 3]
 1660 August 12 ALS
From: Jonson, Richard (Signed: Jonson, Richard)
in London ?
To: [Belson, John ?] (No address)
in London .
in English


Box 2 Folder 26
1660 October 6 & 10 L/L 2 transcripts
From: White, Thomas ? (Signed: TW/ [?])
at the Hague?
To: ? (no address)
Subject: reply by White to questions on some of his propositions [with the letter to which it replies, following] .
in English


Box 2 Folder 27
ca. 1661 Ms
Title: [Subscribed: Copy of a discourse written in the beginning of the Reign of his Present Majesty before Parliament met]
Subject: Memorandum on policy in ecclesiastical affairs likely to be pursued by the forthcoming Parliament.
in English


Box 2 Folder 28
1661 June 30 ALS
From: Jonson, Richard (Signed: Jonson, Rich:)
in London ?
To: Belson, John (Addressed: Belson, John).
in English


Box 2 Folder 29
1661 November 17 D Ms copy of decree
From: Holy Roman & Universal Inquisition (Signed: Joannes Lupus, Notarius)
in Rome
Subject: contemporary copy of decree condemning some of Thomas White's books.
in Latin


Box 2 Folder 30
1662 March 30 ALS
From: Jonson, Richard (Signed: Jonson, Rich:)
in London ?
To: Belson, John (Addressed: Belson, John).
in English


Box 2 Folder 31
1666 Ms copy by J.Belson?
Title: A discourse concerning the punishment of Roman Catholics in England, occaisoned by the heats of the year 1666, by J. C. Esqur.
in English


Box 2 Folder 32
1675 D copy
Title: Exemplar Declarationis Joan. Sergeantii Illmo archpo Parisse exhibita et ab ipso acceptas...
Subject: Copy by John Belson of declaration by John Serjeant about propositions complained of by Archbishop of Dublin and Doctors of Paris.
in Latin



Box 2 Folder 33
ca. 1675 Ms
Title: Propostiones exhibita ab Illmo. Dublin.
Subject: Copy of Propositions and censure by the Archbishop of Dublin. [See previous item]
in Latin


Box 2 Folder 34
1675 July 3 L copy by John Belson
From: ? (Signed: T.S. or J.S.)
To: Waring, Mr. (Addressed: Waring, Mr.)
Subject: About failure of proceedings for heresy by Archbishop or Dublin against J[ohn] S[erjeant].
in English


Box 2 Folder 35
1676 June 26 DS signed will, in duplicate
From: White, Thomas (Signed: White, Thomas)
in London ?
Subject: Last will, witnessed by Belson, John and Keightley, Thomas [3 pieces, will in duplicate, plus cover ].
in English


Box 2 Folder 36
1680 February 15 L copy
From: ? (no signature)
To: ? (no address)
Subject: draft of letter to a woman attempting reassurance as to salvation, probably hand of John Belson I.
in English


Box 2 Folder 37
1680 December 13 LS no address
From: [Serjeant, John ?] (Signed: J.S.)
To: ? (no address)
Subject: Discussion of activities of the Jesuits in England and their attitude toward English Politics since time of Elizabeth I.
in English


Box 2 Folder 38
1683 October 7 L copy
From: Belson, John (not signed)
To: Mackenzie, Sir George (no address)
Subject: Discussion of the Test Oath and Earl of Melfort.
in English


Box 2 Folder 39
ca. 1685 ALS copy, no date
From: [Belson, John ?] (Signed: J.B.)
To: [Mackenzie, Sir George] (no address)
Title: Letter to Ld Advocate when I sent him my Papers
Subject:Discussion of Penal Laws against Catholics, etc.
in English


Box 2 Folder 40
ca. 1686 Ms
Subject: Description of contents of letter from John Belson to Sir George Mackenzie, apparently for the eyes of John Drummond,Earl of Melfort.
in English


Box 2 Folder 41
1686 September Ms
Subject: Description of the contents of a letter from John Belson to Sir George Mackenzie, apparently for the eyes of John Drummond.
in English


Box 2 Folder 42
1686 September 4 ALS
From: Mackenzie, Sir George (Signed: Mackenzie, Geo.)
in Stamford
To: Belson, John (Addressed: Belson, Master)
in Saint James's in London
Subject: On Mackenzie's political activities.
in English


Box 2 Folder 43
1686 September 8 L copy
From: Belson, John (no signature)
To: Mackenzie, Sir George (no address)
Subject: Discussion of addressee's support of Catholics, role of Earl of Melfort.
in English



Box 2 Folder 44
[1686] September 27 ALS no year
From: Mackenzie, Sir George (Signed: Mackenzie, Geo.)
To: Belson, John (Addressed: Belson, Master)
in Saint James field in London
Subject: Author reassuring addressee on the former's intentions toward Roman Catholics in his position as King's Advocate.
in English


Box 2 Folder 45
1696 January 24 L 20th century copy
From: ? (no signature)
To: ? (no address)
Title: Letter in John Serjeant's hand to Members of the Chapter
Subject: Discussion of an Institute for the organization of the clergy.
in English


Box 2 Folder 46
ca. 1700 ALS no date
From: Serjeant, John (Signed: J.S.)
To: Belson, John (Addressed: Belson, John)
in Saint James
Subject: Discussion of mutual friends.
in English


Box 2 Folder 47
1700 October 11 ALS
From: Serjeant, John (Signed: J.S.)
To: Belson, Augustine (Addressed: Belson, Augustin)
in Saint James's London
Subject: Discussion of ecclesiastical and political affairs and his own financial position.
in English


Box 2 Folder 48
[1700] November 3 ALS no year
From: ? (Signed: S.E. or S.C.)
To: Fisher, Daniel (Addressed: Fisher, Daniel)
in London, at Mr. Belson's
Subject: Also covered with notes, possibly by J. Belson, Jr. on right belief and why the Church of England is heretical.
in English


Box 2 Folder 49
1704 February 27 ALS and ANS on same sheet
ALS From: Serjeant, John (Signed: J.S.)
ANS From: Belson, Augustine (Signed: Belson, A:)
Both To: Belson, Maurice (Addressed: Belson, Maurice)
Subject: On the death of John Belson, Mention of printing project of works of John Senior and Thomas White.
in English


Box 2 Folder 50
1705 March 28 ALS no address
From: Serjeant, John (Signed: J.S.)
To: [Belson, Maurice?] (no address)
Subject: On the death of John Belson and Writer's own Financial necessities.
in English


Box 2 Folder 51
Mid 17th Century L no date
From: Serjeant, John (no signature)
To: ? (no address)
Subject: About differences with Thomas Gataker concerning the nature of the Real Presence.
in English


Box 2 Folder 52
Late 17th Century L printed
From: J.S. [Serjeant, John?] (no signature)
To: "His Friends" (no address)
Title: A Letter from Mr. J.S. to his Friends concerning the methods of his cartesian adversaries.
in English


Box 2 Folder 53
Late 17th Century Ms contemporary copy
Title: To Science Virtues Handmaid
Subject: Contemporary Copy of Poem by John Serjeant.
in English


Box 2 Folder 54
Late 17th Century L copy
From: [Belson, John] (no signature)
To: [Belson], Katherine (Addressed: "to yours Dr. Kate)
Subject: Discussion of the administration of Holy Communion in one kind.
in English



SECTION III: THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN GREAT BRITAIN
AND IRELAND, AND ENGLISH CATHOLICS ABROAD
1578 to 1760


Box 3 Folder 1
 1578 May 24 L copy
From: Pope Gregory XIII
To: George Blackwell et al
Subject: General greetings and reaction to state of priesthood in England.
in Latin


Box 3 Folder 2
 1602 August 17 ALS
From: Pope Clement VIII per secretary M. Vestrius Barbiano
To: George Blackwell
Subject: Discussion of state of Catholics in England, especially tension among clergy, appointment of a Bishop, and appointment of a Cardinal Protector.
in Latin


Box 3 Folder 3
 1607 August 7 L copy
Title: Copia literam P. Augustini Prioris Monachorum Anglorum Ordinis S. Benedicti Duaci, scriptarum ad D. Nicholaum Fierbertum...
Subject: Copy of letter of Augustine, Prior of English Benedictine monks at Douai, to Nicholas Fitzherbert on the institution of Bishops in England.
in Latin


Box 3 Folder 4
 ca. 1623 three L copies
Subject: later 17th cent. copy of three letters from English Benedictines acknowledging William Bishop, Bishop of Chalcedon, as Ordinary of England.
in English


Box 3 Folder 5
 1624 Ms
Title: Ratio reddita de 4 missionibus Anglicanis quae proximis his elapsis amis in Collegio Vallisoletano.... Subject: Accounts of four Missions to England from College of Valladolid at the expense of the King of Spain.
in Latin


Box 3 Folder 6
 ca. 1624 Ms
Title: Brevis et succinctus Catalogus nominum omnium illorum qui 4 ultimis missionibus...
Subject: List of those who came to Valladolid for missions and remarks on the government and expenses of the College.
in Latin


Box 3 Folder 7
 ca. 1624 Ms
Title: Nova divisio provincianum Vicariorum et Archidiaconorum, cum nomenclatura Archidiaconatuum in singulis vicariatibus contentoru
Subject: Scheme of a new division of provinces, vicariates and archdeaconries in England.
in Latin

Box 3 Folder 8
 ca. 1631 Ms copy, after1631
Title: Casus quidam ex Alumnis Collegii Anglorum Duacemi...
Subject: Later 17th cent copy of Case concerning the sending of students from Douai on the English Mission when there was no President.
in Latin


Box 3 Folder 9
 ca. 1660 Ms
Title: An Humble Address to the Catholick Bishops Subject: later 17th century copy of address to the Catholic Bishops, complaining of bribery at the court of the King and lack of opportunity.
in English


Box 3 Folder 10
 1660-1685 Ms
Title: The Case of Several English Catholics of the Roman Communion
Subject: Paper on the authority of the Pope as affecting English Roman Catholics.
in English


Box 3 Folder 11
 1660-1685 Ms
Subject: Paper on the nature of authority in the Church of England.
in English


Box 3 Folder 12
 ca. 1670 Ms
Subject: Account of conversion to the Roman Catholic Church, apparently relating to the Duchess of York.
in English


Box 3 Folder 13
 ca. 1670 Ms
Subject: Account of conversion to the Roman Catholic Church, apparently relating to the Duchess of York.
in English


Box 3 Folder 14
 ca. 1670 Ms
Subject: Account of conversion to the Roman Catholic Church, apparently relating to the Duchess of York.
in English


Box 3 Folder 15
 ca. 1670 Ms
Subject: Paper written after the conversion of James, Duke of York, with arguments against enforcing laws against dissenters.
in English


Box 3 Folder 16
 1688 Ms in letter form
Title: Reflexions on Monsieur Fagel's Letter
Subject: Refers to letter by Gaspar Fagel, giving account of the Prince and Princess of Orange's thoughts on the repeal of the Test....
in English


Box 3 Folder 17
 ca. 1688 Ms
Subject: Copy of account of the birth of the Old Pretender.
in English


Box 3 Folder 18
 ca. 1688 Ms
Subject: Draft paper discussing support of Roman Catholics by the Duke of York and the danger that he would introduce "Spanish Popery".
in English



Box 3 Folder 19
 ca. 1716 Ms
Subject: declaration of loyalty of English Roman Catholics to the Crown in spite of the part taken by Roman Catholics in the rebellion of Old Pretender.
in English


Box 3 Folder 20
 ca. 1720 Ms
Title: Memoriale Septimum de Presenti Pesaurensis Aulae et Missionis Anglicana Statu...
Subject: Discussion of changes in status of Catholics after James II, including loss of court influence and imposition of oaths.
in Latin



SECTION IV: THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN EUROPE, POLITICS AND DOCTRINE: ca. 1575 to 1775


Box 3 Folder 21
 ca. 1575 contained in following item
Title: (two small sheets in book following)
Subject: list of books, drawing of animal, short passages from other works.
in English


Box 3 Folder 22
 ca. 1575 MsBk copy or draft
Subject: Work dealing with the growth of Protestant nonconformity in 16th century Europe, comparing ceremonies and beliefs to Islam.
in English


Box 3 Folder 23
 ca. 1627 Ms
Title: Passages taken out of the writings of Don David, Fa. Kudesmaes printed book, the three regulars letter and the
lay ...
Subject: Later 17th century copy of extracts from writings of regular clergy and laity protesting measures taken by Richard Smith.
in English


Box 3 Folder 24
 1628 Ms
Title: by Mr. Buttons ?
Subject: Paper on the effect of the dispensation by Card. Pole to the clergy appointed to cathedrals etc by Henry VIII, esp. Canterbury.
in English


Box 3 Folder 25
 ca. 1632 L contemporary copy
Title: The Breve of our most Holy Lord Pope Urbane[VIII]...touching the professions of those regulars who have not made their novice
Subject: About the professions of those regulars who have not undertaken their probation in the proper places.
in English



Box 3 Folder 26
 1635 Ms
Title: Summarium eorum quae Clerus postulat
Subject: Summary of demands of the clergy [given to Gregorio Panzani].
in Latin


Box 3 Folder 27
 1635 May 15 Ms
Title: An Extract out of certain information bearing this title Certaine heads sett down in writing by some Catholick Gentlemen...
Subject: Extracts of information presented to the papal agent Gregorio Panzani.
in English


Box 3 Folder 28
 1635 November 17 DS signed copy
Title: Insturmentum Concordiae seu Unionis inter clerum saecularem Angliae....
Subject: Contemporary copy of the instrument of concord between the secular and regular clergy of England.
in Latin


Box 3 Folder 29
 1636 January 16 L contemporary copy
From: Richard Blount, S.J.
To: Gregorio Pansani headed: Ad modum Rde Domine
Subject: Relations between secular and regular clergy.
in Latin


Box 3 Folder 30
 ca. 1653 Ms
Subject: Discussion of the Doctrine of the Real Presence and of the Nature of Faith.
in Latin


Box 3 Folder 31
 ca. 1660 ALS
FROM: J.A. [John Austin?]
To: Thomas Keightley
Subject: Seems to refer to Thomas White and Kenelm Digby. The back of the letter is covered with notes and refers to "Sunday Vespers".
in English



Box 3 Folder 32
 ca. 1660 Ms no date
Subject: Discussion of the soul, sin, guilt, human action, human nature.
in English


Box 3 Folder 33
 1660-1685 L copy
Title: no address or signature
Subject: Discussion of the nature of certainty and faith, mention of works of Edward Stillingfleet.
in English


Box 3 Folder 34
 1660-1685 Ms
Subject: Draft paper on the desirability and means of reconciling the Church of England with the Church of Rome, and suggestion of private negotiations at Paris.
in English


Box 3 Folder 35
 1660-1685 Ms incomplete
Title: Anti-Atheus seu Fidem Christianum esse conformem Rationi
Subject: Paper on the Reason in Christianity.
in Latin


Box 3 Folder 36
 1660-1685 Ms
Subject: Paper discussing the meaning of the terms SUCCESSIVE and PERMANENT.
in English


Box 3 Folder 37
 1661 December 8 D contemporary? copy
Title: ...Innovation Constitutionum & Decretorum in favorem sententiae afferentis animam Beatae Mariae Virginis in sui creatione...
Subject: Copy of Bull of Alexander VII that soul of the Virgin Mary in its creation and in the body was free of original sin.
in Latin



Box 3 Folder 38
 1667 November 30 L later 17th Century copy
Subject: later 17th century of letter without address signed W.T. discussing the state of european politics.
in English


Box 3 Folder 39
 ca. 1661-1670 L copy
Title: addressed "Most Illustrious Lords"/no closing or signature
Subject: Addressees are congratulated on supporting the Holy See against the Jansenists and observing Alexander VII's "The Vineyard of our.
in English


Box 3 Folder 40
 ca. 1677 L copy
Title: [possibly by Dr. John Owen, against John Serjeant]
Subject: Copy of letter criticizing a pamphlet discussing the source of doctrinal authority in the Church of Rome.
in English


Box 3 Folder 41
 ca. 1686 Ms
Title: Querys occasioned by a Book intituled An Exposition of the Doctrine of the Church of England in the several articles ....
Subject: Questions attempting to elicit the actual differences between the Churches of Rome and England.
in English


Box 3 Folder 42
 1687 October 18 L copy
Title: Dilecto Filio nostro, Stephano, S.R.E. Cardinali Le Camus, Innocentius Papa XIus
Subject: copy of letter from Pope Innocent XI to Stephen Cardinal Le Camus, containing general greetings.
in Latin


Box 3 Folder 43
 ca. 1697 Ms
Title: Memoire Sommaire/ Contenant les raisons qui doivent obliqer les Princes et Etats Protestans de contribuer au retablissement..
Subject: Appeal for aid in restoring James II
in French


Box 3 Folder 44
 1697 June 8 Ms contemporary? copy
Subject: Appeal for aid in restoring James II
in French


Box 3 Folder 45
 late 17th Century Ms no dat
Subject: Short text of form of Vow of Chastity.
in English


Box 3 Folder 46
 1700 November 30 Ms
Title: Brevis Relatio Eorum, quae spectant ais declarationem sinarum imperatoris...
Subject: Discussion of Chinese Rites Question by Jesuits.
in Latin


Box 3 Folder 47
 1702 January 18 DSs signed and sealed
Title: Illmo. et Revmo. Dno. D. Bonaventura Giffard epo. Madaurens, et infra Angliam S.S. Aplica Vic....
Subject: Mandate from Bishop Michael Ellis, papal vicar in the principality of Wales, from Rome to Bishop Bonaventure Gifford.
in Latin


Box 3 Folder 48
 mid 17th Century L copy
Subject: Copy of letter addressed "Honored Sir" about the relation of between civil and ecclesiastical law in France and England.
in English


Box 3 Folder 49
 mid 17th Century L copy
Subject: Letter addressed Dear Doctor and signed J.B. or J.R. discussing a work by the addressee about the nature of authority in govt.
in English


Box 3 Folder 50
 mid 17th Century Ms
Subject: Paper on the doctrine of Purgatory and the relationship of the Church or England and the Church or Rome.
in English
Box 3 Folder 51
 mid 17th Century Ms
Title: A Letter to Father Annatt, the Jesuit, in which the equivocation of the sense of Jansenius in relation to the 5 condemned pro
Subject: positions is answered.
in English


Box 3 Folder 52
 mid 17th Century ALS
Title: Name and addressed blacked out, possibly from John Sergeant
Subject: Considerations upon the philosophy of government.
in English


Box 3 Folder 53
 late 17th Century Ms late 17th cent
Subject: Discussion of doctrine of Transubstantiation from Anglican point of view.
in English


Box 3 Folder 54
 late 17th Century Ms late 17th cent
Title: My judgement having been required of a Paper containing certain heads relating to Comprehension...
Subject: Discussion of Private Judgement and administration of oaths, from Anglican point of view.
in English


Box 3 Folder 55
 late 17th Century Ms late 17th cent
Title: All Men in religion to bee allow'd 3 things... Subject: Discussion of Private Judgement, freedom of worship in private, and rights of magistrates to require oaths.
in English


Box 3 Folder 56
 late 17th Century Ms incomplete manuscript
Subject: Philosophical discussion of will and affection.
in English


Box 3 Folder 57
 late 17th Century Ms late 17th cent
Subject: Philosophical discussion in the form of a letter on sin, Mystic Union, history, and human action.
in English


Box 3 Folder 58
 late 17th Century Ms
Subject: Discussion of the nature of authority as it relates to Church of England and Church of Rome, from Anglican point of view.
in English


Box 3 Folder 59
 late 17th Century Ms small note
Subject: corner ripped from larger sheet?.
in English


Box 3 Folder 60
 late 17th Century Ms 2
Subject: Discussion of attempts to understand the Trinity.
in English


Box 3 Folder 61
 late 17th Century Ms
Subject: Discussion of the nature of persons, beings and the Trinity, duplicate of Q84, in different sizes.
in English


Box 3 Folder 62
 late 17th Century Ms
Subject: Notes referring to Sanderson's SERMONS and discussing the growth of protestant sects.
in English



SECTION V: RELIGIOUS TOLERATION IN GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND, AND THE OATHS OF SUPREMACY AND ALLEGIANCE
1584 TO 1760


Box 4 Folder 1
 ca. 1584 D late 17th Century copy
Title: The Protestation & Profession of thirteen Popish Priests exhibited to Q. Elizabeth at the time excommunicated... Subject: declaration of loyalty to Elizabeth I by 13 Roman Catholic priests.
in English


Box 4 Folder 2
 ca. 1600 Ms
Subject: Copy of memorandum about Oath of Supremacy required under 1 Eliz I c.
in English


Box 4 Folder 3
 ca. 1600 Ms
Subject: Copy of Memorandum about Oath of Supremacy required under 1 Eliz I c.1.
in English


Box 4 Folder 4
 ca. 1648 Ms later 17th Century copy
Subject: copy of memorandum about proposal by Sir Thomas Fairfax to abolish penal laws against Roman Catholics: Form of oath and three articles.
in English


Box 4 Folder 5
 ca. 1648 Ms
Title: The Jacobin*-Oath fraudulently called of Allegeance may not be taken with a safe conscience *because made by K: James
Subject: (not determined).
in English


Box 4 Folder 6
 1648 January 11 D contemporary copy
Subject: Papal condemnation of the three articles.
in Latin


Box 4 Folder 7
 ca. 1654 Ms
Title: An Answere to a Petition proceeding from certaine divines and commended to the Justices and Jury at the Generall Sessions...
Subject: Plea for Religious Toleration.
in English


Box 4 Folder 8
 ca. 1660 Ms mid 17th cent
Title: Some of the Cases wherein a convict Recusant is unreleevable by His Majesty
Subject: List of legal remedies not available to Catholics.
in English


Box 4 Folder 9
 ca. 1660 Ms mid 17th cent
Title: Some of those cases wherein a Convict Recusant is unreleevable by his Maty
Subject: List of legal remedies not available to Catholics.
in English


Box 4 Folder 10
 ca. 1660 L copy, no address or signature
Subject: Discussion of the "factious principles of the Jesuits", and of writer's taking of Oath of Supremacy, but not sacramental test.
in English


Box 4 Folder 11 [PHOTOCOPY]
 [Actual Document stored in Oversize Box of Collection, Folder 1] ca. 1660 BS printed broadside
Title: To the King's most Sacred Majesty and Clemency, and to the great Wisdom and Piety of both Houses of Parliament... Subject: form of oath of allegiance offered to the King and Parliament.
in English


Box 4 Folder 12
 ca. 1661 Ms
Subject: Copy of a plea for toleration of Roman Catholics based on the Declaration of Breda and their political loyalty to the King.
in English


Box 4 Folder 13
 ca. 1661 Ms
Title: [Subscribed: This Mr. Tuke gave me and twas said he was the author
Subject: Plea for toleration based on the Declaration of Breda.
in English


Box 4 Folder 14
 ca. 1661 ANS
Title: To the right Honble Knight of our Oxford[]... From: Henry Whistler, Rector of Whitchurch, Oxon.
Subject: Church of England.
in English



Box 4 Folder 15
 ca. 1661 Ms draft in several hands
Title: A Declaration of Allegiance to his Majesty made by the Dean & Chapter of Catholick English Clergy
Subject: (not determined).
in English


Box 4 Folder 16
 ca. 1661 Ms
Title: A Profession of Allegeance of Ro. Catholicks (Ecclesiasticks)
Subject: by Roman Catholic clergy mentioning decrees of the Parlement and University of Paris in support of obedience to the civil power.
in English


Box 4 Folder 17
 1661-1665 Ms
Title: Observations upon the Kings Declaration, the Acts of Settlement, and Explanation
Subject: Relating to Ireland, 1661-65
in English



Box 4 Folder 18
 ca. 1670 Ms
Subject: form of declaration of allegiance to King Charles.
in English


Box 4 Folder 19
 1674 Ms
Title: Some few questions concerning the Oath of Allegeance which have now been publick for divers years reduced to one principal...
Subject: Reply to pamphlet published in 1661 and republished in 1674.
in English


Box 4 Folder 20
 ca. 1680 L contemporary copy?
Title: To Reverend Father Clare of the Society of Jesus/Remarks upon a Libel against the Oath of Allegiance Subject: copy of letter from A.B.[Augustine Belson] to Father Clare.
in English


Box 4 Folder 21
 ca. 1680 Ms incomplete
Subject: Summary of dealings in France related to the Oath.
in English

Box 4 Folder 22
 1680 August 16 D contemporary copy
Title: Quaeritur an salva Fide, et tuta conscientia, a Catholicis Anglis praestari possit subsequens juramentum Subject: Form of oath of Allegiance and copy of declaration by doctors and faculty of theology at University of Paris that oath may be taken with safe conscience.
in Latin


Box 4 Folder 23
 1683 Printed paper
Title: The Character of a True-Protestant Ghostly Father, "Printed for Richard Waite"
Subject: (not determined).
in English


Box 4 Folder 24
 1660-1685 Ms
Subject: Copy of articles submitted by the Archbishop of Cant to James II against the Ecclesiastical Commission and innovations in the religious settlement.
in English


Box 4 Folder 25
 1686 October 26 L copy, no address or signature
Title: Addressed to My Lord, from Coventry
Subject: Concerning the effects on Protestants and Catholics of a Proclamation about the land settlement in Ireland.
in English


Box 4 Folder 26
 1687 Ms
Title: Reasons against repealing the Acts of Parliament concerning the Test offered to the consideration of Members of both Houses of Parliament
Subject: (not determined).
in English


Box 4 Folder 27
 ca. 1687 Ms
Title: Concerning the Test for Priests
Subject: Observations upon the Test for priests and form of declaration to be made by priests.
in English


Box 4 Folder 28
 ca. 1687 Ms
Title: The particular test for Priests
Subject: List of (Catholic) theses to be renounced by oath.
in English


Box 4 Folder 29
 ca. 1687 Ms two drafts
Author: [John Sergeant?]
Subject: Memoranda concerning the effect of the obedience of Catholic priests to orders from Rome.
in English


Box 4 Folder 30
 ca. 1690 Ms
Subject: Discussion of the lawfulness of the Oath of Allegiance.
in English


Box 4 Folder 31
 ca. 1720 Ms "not an English hand"
Title: Memoriale primum De variis politici jurisjuvendi formulis
Subject: Memorial on the formulae of political oaths.
in Latin


Box 4 Folder 32 [PHOTOCOPY]
 [Actual document stored in Oversize Box of Collection, Folder 2] 1760 BS printed broadside
Title: The Oath of Fidelity...
Subject: Forms of Oaths/ printed by Thomas Baskett.
in English



FOLDER LIST FOR BOX 5 (OVERSIZE ITEMS)

(Please note that the following descriptions are repeated from the main Collection descriptions above)



Box 5 Folder 1 [ACTUAL DOCUMENT]
 [Photocopy stored in main collection: Box 4 Folder 11] ca. 1660 BS printed broadside
Title: To the King's most Sacred Majesty and Clemency, and to the great Wisdom and Piety of both Houses of Parliament... Subject: form of oath of allegiance offered to the King and Parliament.
in English


Box 5 Folder 2 [ACTUAL DOCUMENT]
 [Photocopy stored in main collection: Box 4 Folder 32] 1760 BS printed broadside
Title: The Oath of Fidelity...
Subject: Forms of Oaths/ printed by Thomas Baskett.
in English


Box 5 Folder 3 [ACTUAL DOCUMENT]
 [Phototocopy stored in main collection: Box 2 Folder 25]
 1660 August 12 ALS
From: Jonson, Richard (Signed: Jonson, Richard)
in London ?
To: [Belson, John ?] (No address)
in London



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