Balguy papers, 1734-1789
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Description
- Title
- Balguy papers, 1734-1789
- Creator
- Balguy, Thomas, 1716-1795
- Abstract
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The papers contain letters between Thomas Balguy and his father, John, concerning Thomas's education at St. John's College, Cambridge. There is one letter from Frances Maseres detailing his disagreements with church procedures, and several letters from David Dalrymple concerning his and Thomas's publications. There are two manuscripts in Thomas's hand entitled "An inquiry concerning the religious sentiments of Plutarch" and "Defence of the E[ssay] on R[edemption]."
- Description
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Thomas Balguy, son of John Balguy, received his B.A., M.A., and S.T.P. from St. John's College, Cambridge. Beginning in 1744, he was successively assistant tutor, then tutor, then master at St. John's; in 1758 he was tutor to the Duke of Northumberland. From 1748 on, he held a prebend at Lincoln and in 1759 was named to one at Winchester. He was made Archdeacon of Winchester in 1759. In 1781 he declined apppointment as Bishop of Gloucester due to failing health.
John Balguy received his B.A. and M.A. at St. John's College, Cambridge. In 1708, he became tutor to Joseph Banks; in 1710, he was ordained deacon and in 1711, priest. In 1718, he took part in the Bangorian controversy defending Hoadley against Stebbing. In 1727, he was named to a prebend in Salisbury and in 1729, became Vicar of Northallerton in Yorkshire. He had many publications, including "An Essay on Redemption" in 1741. Thomas was his only child.
Materials in English and Latin. - Extent
- 0.21 linear feet (1 box)
- Extent of Digitization
- This object has been partially digitized.
- Language
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English
Latin
Collection Information
- Repository
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Call Number
- OSB MSS 127
Subjects, Formats, And Genres
- Subject (Geographic)
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Great Britain.
Great Britain - Subject (Name)
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Balguy, John, 1686-1748.
Balguy, Thomas, 1716-1795.
Barnard, Thomas, 1685-1750.
Butler, John, 1717-1802.
Dalrymple, David, Sir, 1726-1792.
Maseres, Francis, 1731-1824.
St. John's College (University of Cambridge) - Subject (Topic)
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Students
Fathers and sons
Young men
Conduct of life
Religion - Subjects
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Balguy, John, 1686-1748
Balguy, Thomas, 1716-1795
Barnard, Thomas, 1685-1750
Butler, John, 1717-1802
Dalrymple, David, Sir, 1726-1792
Maseres, Francis, 1731-1824
St. John's College (University of Cambridge) > Students
Fathers and sons > Great Britain
Young men > Conduct of life
Great Britain > Religion > 18th century
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- Public
- Rights
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- Citation
- Balguy Papers. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Identifiers
- Catalog Record
- 3941268
- Object ID (OID)
- 10000003
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