Manuscript letter from Philip Doddridge, 1735

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 338 MS 28
  • Former Reference
      GB 338 MSS/028
  • Dates of Creation
      22nd July 1735
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
      English
  • Physical Description
      1 sheet mounted on card with a separate early 19th century engraved portrait of Doddridge.

Scope and Content

Manuscript letter from Philip Doddridge (1702-1751) possibly to his wife. Written from London, 22nd July 1735.

Administrative / Biographical History

Philip Doddridge (1702-1751) was a non-conformist minister.

Access Information

The Special Collections Reading Room is open Monday-Friday. Opening hours vary, for updates see our Archives Hub repository page.

Researchers are required to book an appointment before their visit, through specialcollections@le.ac.uk or 0116 252 2056.

Note

The letter refers to a 'Mr. Coward' who is William Coward, d.1738, London merchant, Jamaica planter and patron of non-conformity.
This item is related to MSS/029, a further letter by Doddridge.

Other Finding Aids

Included in the publication: 'A handlist of the manuscript collection' , compiled by Brian Burch and Jenny Clark (Leicester University Library, 1998).

Archivist's Note

Former reference MS028.

Description prepared by Andrew Lacey.