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'.
John Gauden: Preparatory Thoughts
This material is held atCambridge University Library
- Reference
- GB 12 MS Add.5350
- Dates of Creation
- 1640
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 volume(s) 1 volume
Scope and Content
Access Information
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Acquisition Information
The volume belonged to Lady Fitch (d. 1909), and passed to her niece, Miss M. Pickton. Purchased 1913.
Other Finding Aids
A catalogue of the collection can be found on ArchiveSearch.
Alternative Form Available
Microfilm available
Bibliography
'Preparatory thoughts' was subsequently enlarged and printed in several editions under the title The whole duty of a communicant (10th ed., London, 1707).