MS 12988A - Notebook of William Roberts

GEMMS Manuscript ID
GEMMS-MANUSCRIPT- 857
(old series: GEMMS-MANUSCRIPT-582)
Title
Notebook of William Roberts
Shelfmark
MS 12988A
Creation Date
ca. 1679 - 1696
Contents Note

The manuscript is a notebook belonging to William Roberts, Bodwenni, Llanderffel, co. Merioneth, Wales. It contains transcripts of Latin texts with English translations (1681), and notes of three preachers: Mr. Jenkin Thomas, Mr. H. Owens, and Mr. Morg[an] Tho[mas], in addition to miscellaneous memoranda, accounts, etc. Dated materials in the manuscript range between 1681 and 1696.

Material Features

The original calf binding is tattered and in very bad shape. The fly-leaf includes signatures of Roberts and several other names, as well as doodles, designs, and the date 1679. Most of the volume is in one hand. William Roberts's signature appears in virtually any available blank space.

Source of Data

Jeanne Shami

Sermons Contained
GEMMS record created
April 24, 2017
GEMMS record last edited
July 15, 2024