Copy of account book and commonplace book spanning 1735-1799 of Henry Corlett, Vicar of German

Date(s): 18th century

Creator(s): Corlett, Henry

Scope & Content: Assorted subject-matter within including journal of attendance of the Admiral of the Fishery and the Fishermen, 1767 (Corlett's difficulties as Chaplain to the Herring Fleet), extracts from presentments and censures of the spiritual courts in Bishop Philip's time including the evidence presented against Margaret Quayne in 1616 regarding charms and sorcery (witchcraft) and against Thomas Cowin (1628) and the wife of Edward Moore (1629); a copy of Corlett's wife's will and accounts showing the number and location of his sheep, tithe and wage payments and barn building accounts &c, 1767-1799.

Administration / Biographical History: Reverend Henry Corlett was Vicar of German from 1761 until 1801.

Language: English

Extent: 1 folder

Physical description: Xerox copy

Item name: account book and commonplace book

Collection: Manuscript Archive

Level: FILE

ID number: MS 06635

Retrieval number: MD 474

Record class: Private

Access conditions: No regulations or restrictions are implemented on this material. Advance notification of a research visit is advisable by emailing library@mnh.gov.im

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