DA/1/5/2
Reference code
DA/1/5/2
Level of description
File
Title
Statement on Books Donated by John Gordon to the Archive or Library
Date
nd 1619
Quantity & Format
1 sheet
Description
Statement relating to the donation of books belonging to John Gordon. On that day, hour and place and before the locum tenens of the Dean of Salisbury and the Chapter appeared Robert Gordon knight, son-in-law of John Gordon late Dean of Salisbury Cathedral, and he brought books (6 large books and some smaller books) donated in the testament or last wish of the Dean for the use of the Cathedral to be housed in the archive or library. It is written on a scrap, which was possibly once a letter as there are the remains of a seal on the back.
Language
Latin
Physical Characteristics
Material: paper
Keywords
Gordon, John
Gordon, Robert
Gordon, Robert