ECR 60 06 04 02

ECR 60 06 04 02

Provost and Fellows: Book of forms

Item

c.1690 - 1862

1 volume; White vellum binding, ink title on spine. i + 185 + i ff, 1 -38 original foliation and pagination, remainder blank.

2 leaves have been cut out after f.I and there is duplicate original numbering. References below are therefore to modern (pencil) foliation. Although primarily a book of forms, in many cases actual examples are used and in some cases (eg the nomination of Matthew Tate to the living of Hitcham by John Hawtrey) the entry appears to be an actual record. The records of expulsions of scholars are all signed by the Provost and Fellows and are not recorded elsewhere. f.1 Account of death of Provost Godolphin and election and institution of Provost Bland, [1733] f.1v Oath taken by Fellows at election of Provost Hawtrey f.2 Form of marriage licence and bond and executor's and administrator's oaths and bonds, used by Provost Godolphin f.3v Form of letters relating to date of Election, dismissal to King's and summons to Eton f.5 Form of nomination to scholarships at Merton College and Pembroke College, Oxford f.6 Form of testimonial on taking deacon's or priest's orders f.7-11 Forms of presentation and nomination, testimonials, induction, subscription to 39 Articles, resignation and bishop's licence. Includes a presentation by Provost Godolphin as Dean of St Paul's Cathedral f.9 Deputation of stewardship of a College manor (specimen: John Hanson to Henry Legassick for the manors of Modbury, Upton and Penquit, 1703) f.9v Appointment of attorneys by John Peacock 28 Nov 1706 f.10v Nomination by John Hawtrey of Matthew Tate to be Vicar of Burnham, 14 July 1707 f.11 v-13 Letters of dismissal for scholars to King's, Merton and Pembroke Colleges f.12 Resignation of Stephen Weston as Lower Master 8 July 1707 f.12v Citation to Fellows for election of Provost f.13v Presentation to the curacy of St Helen's, Isle of Wight; citation to Fellows for election of Provost f.14-17 Record of expulsions and punishments of scholars 1805 - 1862 f.18 Account by John Wilder (Fellow 1840-1885) of the election and installation of Provosts Hawtrey and Goodford f.39 Form of marriage licence, bond and allegation Loose at rear: a) The form of proceeding when Dr Bland was made Provost 1733. Endorsed with citation to Fellows, 1781 and note on the election of Dr Lonsdale, 1840 b) Bond of Robert Clay to the College in £100 to resign the rectory of Cottisford if he accepts any other preferment, 14 January 1608 c) Manner of induction into a benefice d) Draft of entry (f. 17) relating to the punishment of King's Scholars (in two parts), 21 Oct 1862 e) Draft of entry (f. 15v) relating to the punishment of King's Scholars, [1820] f) Draft letter from the Registrar to William Hetherington notifying him of his election as a Fellow, 16 February 1749