Includes endorsements 'Leeds Nov. 17th 1771', 'Calne 1775', NMB [New Meeting Birmingham] ...1783.' Also includes letter, Swann Hurrell to Henry Bradshaw, 19 Nov. 1883, presenting sermon and two letters of Priestley, and a note of inscription on a silver inkstand presented to Priestley on his emigration to America in 1794 by 'some members of the University of Cambridge'.
Joseph Priestley: sermon 'The pleasure and advantages of a good conscience'
This material is held atCambridge University Library
- Reference
- GB 12 MS Add.4243
- Dates of Creation
- 1771
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 collection
Scope and Content
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Presented by Swann Hurrell, 1883. The sermon and letters were inherited by Swann Hurrell from his cousin, Catherine Irene Finch (1800-83), Priestley's grandaughter.
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