Report Title
GEMMS-REPORT-
35
(old series: GEMMS-REPORT-79)
Report Title
Sermon Notebook of Mary Evelyn
(descriptive title)
Composition Date
ca. 1679 - 1683
Primary Language
Report Type
Associated People
Associated Places
Description
Paper covered notebook titled "Mary Evelyn her Booke of sermon notes 1679." Evelyn is the daughter of John Evelyn. Her initials and a pentacle appear below the title. Despite the title, the notes continue to 1683. Notebook contains notes on sermons ranging from several pages in length to brief mentions. Preachers include Mr. Holding, Mr. Higham, Mr. Smith, Mr. Alsop, and the Bishop of Rochester (likely John Dolben who held this position until 1683). Locations include Whitehall and the Savoy.
Source of data
Anne James
Other Note
This is Item #4 in the manuscript, which was in the care of her father following her death. Previously catalogued as Evelyn MS 108.
GEMMS record created
August 5, 2018
GEMMS record last edited
July 15, 2024