Contains copies of four sermons preached by Archbishop John Tillotson (ff. 1r-155r), as well as several shorthand sermons in Tillotson's hand c. 1680 and preached c. 1680-1693 (ff. 155v-250r). Another sermon, on Matthew 23:13, was once included in this volume but has been torn out (ff. 35-82 according to an old foliation). Also includes a copy of a letter written by Tillotson on the remonstrance of Charles, Duke of Shrewsbury, written c. 1680 (f. 252v). List of sermons on f. i.
Paper, ii + 255 leaves, 7 x 4 5/8 inches. No writing on versos throughout the manuscript.The leaves containing the shorthand sermons have been damaged by damp. Someone has added a note regarding the shorthand sermons: "These sermons in Character are of Arch Bp Tillotsons own writing."
Jeanne Shami; Bodleian Library Summary Catalogue, vol. 3
Sermon on Psalms 119:36 -- ff. 1r-34r (rectos only)
Sermon on Luke 15:7 -- ff. 35r-70r (rectos only)
Sermon on Matthew 12:31-32 -- ff. 71r-105r (rectos only)
Sermon on Acts 10:38 -- ff. 106r-155r (rectos only)