John Gauden: Preparatory Thoughts

Scope and Content

52 folios. There is a dedication at p. ix to [Anne], Lady Rich, 10 April 1638. On p. vii is the title page, with a dial in the centre, and the date 'May 10 1640'. On pp. iii, v, vii, ix and 87: 'Emma Fitch' or 'Emma Fitch, York'.

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Acquisition Information

The volume belonged to Lady Fitch (d. 1909), and passed to her niece, Miss M. Pickton. Purchased 1913.

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Bibliography

'Preparatory thoughts' was subsequently enlarged and printed in several editions under the title The whole duty of a communicant (10th ed., London, 1707).