Manuscript on paper of an almanac for 1692, containing astronomical tables, Saints' days, weather predictions, and other information for each month, accompanied by a preface "To the Benigne Readers," an illustration of "The Moon her dominion over man's body," and concluding with a short essay on the lawfulness and science of astrology. Last three pages contain annotations in another hand listing "bookes of the secrets of Nature and Art." Stitched. Acc.: 02.10.5
Bill for approximately sixty items, including the pulpit and work in the vestry. Docketed: "in finishing the Church after the great Fire." ACC: 98.8.22 (44.591)
From the Collection: Chardin, John, Sir, 1643-1713
Published / Created:
1681-1718
Call Number:
GEN MSS 216
Container / Volume:
Box 1, folder 14
Image Count:
247
Description:
73 letters and other documents, mostly written in French Includes an ALS, dated 3 Feb 1686/7, written in French, and addressed to "Mr. Daniel Chardin in ye ship Williamson now att Anchor att Deale bond for East India" (Phillipps MS 16854)