SION COLLEGE LIBRARY: BOOK OF BENEFACTORS

Sion L40.2/E64

SION COLLEGE LIBRARY: BOOK OF BENEFACTORS

1629-1982

Register recording the gifts of benefactors to Sion College Library, written for the most part by successive Librarians of the College. The Book of Benefactors primarily records gifts of printed books and manuscripts, but also gifts and bequests of money, paintings and other objects. The volume was given by John Simson, founder of Sion College Library. The Book of Benefactors provides an extremely important account of gifts and bequests to Sion College Library, but not a complete record. Even the diligent Librarian John Spencer failed to enter over 30 gifts between 1657 and 1666 (although he noted them elsewhere, in Sion L40.2/E60). After the death of John Spencer in 1680, there was a period during which no entries at all were made by his successors. In April 1688 the Court of Sion College ordered that a book should be purchased to record the will of Samuel Brewer and accounts of the estate which he had bequeathed to the College, as well as gifts to Sion College; in October 1688 it ordered that benefactors in the year 1687 should be registered in it separately from the Brewer estate accounts (London Metropolitan Archives, Sion College, Court minute book A, 1631-1716, pp. 416, 422). In 1710 William Reading, Librarian of Sion College, was given £3 for writing up the Benefactors' Book retrospectively from 1678 to 1710. Reading thereafter made regular entries in the Benefactors Book, but also maintained a 'lesser register' (recording at least books received from Stationers' Hall under the College's copyright privilege); this 'lesser register' had disappeared by 1762 (see Book of Benefactors p. 124). Reading failed to enter at least one notable gift in the Book of Benefactors, namely the printed books and manuscripts given by Thomas Bray on 20 Feb1729/30; Reading listed these in Sion L40.2/E 96 at ff. 210-3. When Willliam Clements took office as Librarian in December 1762 he complained that his predecessor William Brakenridge had made no entries in the Book of Benefactors since 1759; Clements left blank pages in the vain hope that the record might be completed subsequently (see pp. 262-265). Clements himself failed to enter important accessions in the Book of Benefactors; his lists of the Greek manuscripts given by Edward Payne on 3 Jan 1777, and the papers of Thomas Wilson, Bishop of Sodor and Man, are found elsewhere, in Sion L40.2/E96 at f. 214v. From 1840 to 1851 no entries were made and blank space was left (pp. 393 col 2 to 397 col 2). After 1889 the Book of Benefactors ceased to be used, although a number of notable gifts 1839-1982 were entered retrospectively in a single italic hand in the late 20th century (pp. 393-4 and 425-30). The titles of books received from Stationers' Hall under the copyright privilege were only recorded in the Book of Benefactors between 1742 and 1789. On the recording of these books at other times, see the description of Sion L40.2/E61. At p. 421 are the signatures of the Prince and Princess of Wales (afterwards Edward VII and Queen Alexandra), Edward White Benson, Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Halsbury (Lord Chancellor) and others present at the opening of the new building of Sion College, 15 December 1886. pp. i-ii. Blank. p. iii. Inscription by John Spencer (d. 1680), Librarian of Sion College, recording the incorporation of Sion College by royal charter of Charles I, the foundation of Sion College by Thomas White, and the founding of Sion College Library by John Simson. On Simson he records: 'Also for the perpetuall memory of such well disposed Christians as shall eyther by bookes, monyes, or otherwise be beneficiall to this Library he gave this book wherein the names of all such benefactors togeather with theyr severall guifts are particularly recorded to posterity...' pp. iv-vi. Blank, except for a later pencilled inscription, in the hand of Robert Watts, Sion College Librarian 1799-1842, at p. v: '1628. Francis Bridges citizen and draper in Watling Street gave Sacrificium juge, Comment. R Moshe Albildae, fol. Ven 1601, and Comment. in legem per R Abrah Saba fo. ib. 1567 to the Publicke Librarye in Zion College in London, price 20s. See MS note on the cover of the book' [the shelf mark of this volume is now A24.0/AL1, Sion folio]. p. 1. 1629. 'Sir Paul Bayning, Kt and Baronet, Baron of Horkesley and Viscount Sudbury' [Paul Bayning, Viscount Bayning of Sudbury (d. 1629)]. List of books purchased with gift of £50. p. 1. 1629. 'Ann, Lady Bayning, Viscountesse of Sudbury, wife to ... Paul Viscount Bayning deceased' [Anne Bayning, Viscountess Bayning, afterwards Anne Carleton, Viscountess Dorchester (d. 1639)]. List of books purchased with gift of £50. p. 2. 1629. 'Sir Paul Pindar Kt, one of the cheife farmers of his maiestyes generall customes...' [Sir Paul Pindar (1565-1650)]. Gift of Greek manuscripts. p. 3. 1629. 'Sir George Croke, one of his maiesties iustice's of his highness pleas...'. [Sir George Croke (c.1560-1642)]. List of books purchased with gift of £100. p. 4. 1629. 'Caesar Walpoole, Rector of St. Thomas Apostle, London'. List of books purchased with bequest of £10. p. 4. 1629. 'Abraham Colfe, Rector of St. Leonard Eastcheape, London. List of books purchased with gift of £11. p. 4. 1629. 'Thomas Wood B.D., Rector of St. Michael Crooked Lane, London. Lists of books purchased with gift of £10 and of other books given. p. 4. 1629. 'Henry Fetherstone, citizen and stationer' (two entries); also Katharine Fetherstone his wife. Gifts of globes, printed books and a manuscript. p. 5. 1629. 'George Walker B.D. Rector of St. John Evangelist Watling Streete, London' hath given and procured to be given by his parishioners and other Christian friends citizens of London...'. List of books in Hebrew purchased with gift of £110. p. 6. 1629. 'Thomas Adison, sometimes Ostiary of this Library'. List of books and manuscripts purchased with a bequest of £5. p. 7. 1629. 'Rebecca Lady Romeny, wife to ... Sir William Romeny [Sir William Romney (1555-1611)] Kt and Alderman of London deceased'. list of books purchased with gift of £100. p. 7. 1629. 'Michael Sparke, citizen and stationor of London'. Gift of books. p. 7. 1629. 'N.T.' [Nathaniel Torporley]. Gift of manuscripts. p. 8. 1629. 'William Watts, Rector of St. Alban, Wood Street, London'. Gift of printed books and a manuscript. p. 8. 1629. 'Nathaniel Marius, Minister of the French Church, London'. Gift of a book. p. 8. 1629. 'Henry Mason B.D., Rector of St. Andrew Undershaft, London'. Gift of books. p. 8. 1629. 'Ex dono philo-glotti cuiusdam'. Gift of manuscripts. p. 8. 1629. 'John Bell, Minister of London'. Gift of books. p.8. 1629. 'Thomas Hayne, late schoolemaster of Christs Hospitall, London'. Gift of Hebrew and other books and a manuscript. p. 8. 1629. 'John Day, stationor of London'. Gift of books. p. 9. 1630. 'Captayne Nicholas Crisp, citizen and salter of London'. Gift of books. p. 9. 1630. 'I.S.B.C.S.' [Ioannes Spencer, Bibliothecarius Collegii Sionensis]. First gift of books from John Spencer. p. 9. 1630. 'Samuel Crisp, citizen and salter of London'. Gift of books. p. 9. 1630. 'Ex dono Anonymi'. Gift of printed books. p. 9. 1630. 'Richard Thrale, citizen and stationor of London'. Gift of printed books. p. 9. 1630. 'I.S.B.C.S.' [Ioannes Spencer, Bibliothecarius Collegii Sionensis]. Second gift of books from John Spencer. p. 9. 1630. 'John Sutton, stationor of London'. Gift of printed books. p. 9. 1630. 'I.S.B.C.S.' [Ioannes Spencer, Bibliothecarius Collegii Sionensis]. Third gift of books from John Spencer. p. 10. 1630. 'Helkiah Croke, Doctor of Physicke' [Helkiah Crooke (1576-1648)]. Gift of a printed work. p. 10. 1630. 'Anonymus Musophilus'. Gift of manuscripts. p. 10. 1630. 'John Badger, Attorney in the King's Bench'. Gift of a printed book. p. 10. 1630. 'Philomathematicus quidam'. Gift of manuscripts. p. 10. 1630. Edward Chorley, chirurgion of London'. Gift of a printed book. p. 10. 1630. 'Shadrach Simpson, Minister of St. Margaret, New Fish Streete, London'. Gift of printed books. p. 10. 1630. 'William Ayerst, citizen and haberdasher of London'. Gift of a printed book and a manuscript. p. 10. 1630. 'Philip Waterhowse [Philip Waterhouse], stationor of London'. Gift of a printed book and a manuscript. p. 10. 1630. 'John Downham [1571-1652] B.D., Rector of Allhallows the Great, London'. Gift of printed books. p. 10. 1630. 'Richard Warner, Merchant-Adventurer of London'. Gift of a printed book. p. 10. 1630. 'Walter Partridg of London'. Gift of a manuscript. p. 10. 1630. 'Randolph Pickering, citizen and haberdasher of London'. Gift of a printed book. p. 10. 1630. 'Cuiusdam Chimici'. Gift of manuscripts. p. 11. 1630. 'John Greenough, citizen and woollman of London'. Books purchased with bequest of £50. p. 11. 1630. 'John Slater, student of Pembrooke Hall, Cambridge'. Gift of printed books. p. 11. 1630. 'John Davies, Muso-phil.'. Gift of printed books and manuscripts. p. 11. 1630. 'Richard Lever of the Custome-howse in London'. Gift of printed books. p. 11. 1630. 'Robert Lovell B.D., Curate of Allhallows Barking, London'. Gift of a printed book. p. 12. 1630. 'William Gonnell, late merchant, citizen and girdler of London'. Books purchased with bequest of £100. p. 13. 1631. 'Richard Watson D.D., Rector of St. Mary Aldermary in Watling streete, London, togeather with the best affected of his parishioners'. Books purchased with gift of £24. p. 13. 1631. 'George Thomason and Octavian Pullen, citizens and stationers of London'. Gift of a printed book. p. 13. 1631. 'I.S.B.C.S.' [Ioannes Spencer, Bibliothecarius Collegii Sionensis]. Fourth gift of books from John Spencer. p. 14. 1631. 'Henry Feilde, citizen and apothecarye of London'. Books purchased with gift of £10. p. 14. 1631. 'Humfrey Dyson, publique notarye of London' [Humfrey Dyson (d. 1633), book collector]. Gift of manuscripts. p. 14. 1631. 'John Lightfoote, Rector of Ashley in Staffordshire' [John Lightfoot (1602-1675)]. Gift of printed books. p. 14. 1631. 'Thomas Horne, Musophil.'. Gift of a manuscript. p. 14. 1631. 'Roger Howe, Gent.'. Gift of manuscripts and a printed book. p. 14. 1631. 'William Hayne, late Mr. of Merchant Taylors Schoole, London'. Gift of printed books. p. 14. 1631. 'Mr. Jordane of Chichester'. Gift of a printed book. p. 14. 1631. 'I.S.'. Gift of printed books [an unnumbered gift from John Spencer]. p. 15. 1631.' Robert More D.D., Prebend of Winchester' [Robert Moore]. Gift of printed books. p. 15. 1631. 'Edward Meetkerk D.D., Prebend of Winchester' [Edward Meetkirke ]. Gift of printed books. p. 15. 1631. 'Mrs. Ann May'. Gift of printed books. p. 15. 1631. 'Thomas Underhill, citizen and stationer of London'. Gift of printed books. p. 15. 1631. 'Symon Snowe, merchant of Exeter'. Gift of printed books and a manuscript. p. 15. 1631. 'George Taylor M.A., Curate under Tho. Westfeild [Thomas Westfield] D.D., Rector of Hornesey, Middlesex'. Gift of a printed book. p. 15. 1631. 'Henry Vertue, Rector of Allhallowes Hony lane, London'. Gift of printed books. p. 15. 1631. 'I.S.B.C.S.' [Ioannes Spencer, Bibliothecarius Collegii Sionensis]. Fifth gift of books (all manuscripts) from John Spencer. p. 16. 1632. 'A Gentleman desirous to be unknowne'. Gift of printed books and a manuscript. p. 16. 1632. 'Another Gentleman desirous to be unknowne'. Gift of printed books and a manuscript. p. 16. 1632. 'John Harper, citizen, fishmonger, Treasurer of Christs Hospitall and Deputie of Bread-streete Ward, London'. Hebrew books purchased with bequest of £10. p. 16. 1632. 'Adiel Baynard M.A.'. Gift of a printed book. p. 16. 1632. 'Richard Boomer, Clerk of St. Margaret New Fish-streete, London'. Gift of 'two tables describing the ffoundations of both universityes'. p. 17. 1632. 'Robert Parkhurst, citizen and Alderman of London'. Books, including a manuscript, purchased with gift of £50. p. 17. 1632. 'Thomas Hamound of Grays Inn esquier'. Gift of a printed book. p. 17. 1632. 'NA. TOR. Chimicus' [Nathaniel Torporley]. Gift of manuscripts. p. 18. 1633. 'William Boswell B.D., Vicar of St. Lawrence in the Iurye'. Bequest of printed books. p. 18. 1633. 'Sarah Coxe, widow, late wife of Ralph Coxe, citizen and sadler of London'. Books purchased with her bequest of £10. p. 18. 1633. 'Phillip King, gent.'. Gift of a printed book. pp. 19-21. 'Sir Paul Pynder [Sir Paul Pindar], Sir John Wolstenholme, Sir Abraham Dawes, Sir John Jacob, knights, and John Harrison, esquier, cheife farmers of his Maiesties generall customes...'. Books purchased with gift of £100. p. 21. 1633. 'Sir Henry Marten, Kt, Judge of his Maiesties high Court of Admiralty and Judge of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury' [Sir Henry Marten (c.1561-1641)]. Books purchased with gift of £10. p. 21. 1633. 'I.S.B.C.S.' [Ioannes Spencer, Bibliothecarius Collegii Sionensis]. Sixth gift of books from John Spencer. p. 22. 1633. 'William Carver late citizen and inhabitant of St. Margaret New Fish-streete'. Printed books purchased with gift of £10. p. 22. 1633. 'Thomas Bright, sometimes of Peterhowse in Cambridge M.A.'. Gift of printed books and a manuscript. p. 22. 1633. 'John Vicars B.D. Rector of St. Augustine, London'. Printed books purchased with his bequest of £10. p. 22. 1633. 'John Marston M.A., sometimes of Christ Church in Oxford'. Gift of printed books. p. 22. 1633. 'Mrs. Dionis Fitzherbert'. Gift of a manuscript. p. 23. 1633. 'Michael Sparke, citizen and stationer of London'. Gift of printed books. pp. 23-25. 1633. 'Nathaniell Torporley Mr. of Arts, sometime student of this Colledg' [Nathaniel Torporley]. Gift of printed books, manuscripts and a clock. pp. 26-28. 1635. 'Daniell Romeney [Daniel Romney] esquier, and sonne to ... Sir William Romeney sometime Alderman of London'. Books purchased with bequest of £50. p. 28. 1636. 'Mrs. Joane Newton of the parish of St. Bennett Grace Church, London, widow'. Books purchased with gift of £30. pp. 28-30. 1636. 'Mr. Gwalter Travers, Minister of Gods word' [Walter Travers (1548?-1635)]. Gift of books. pp. 30-31. 1636. 'Richard Clerke, Dr in Divinity, sometimes Fellow of Christ's College, Cambridge ... who deceased anno 1633'. Books purchased with his bequest of £40. p. 31. 1636. 'Mark House, citizen and imbroyderer of London'. Books purchased with gift of £10. p. 31. 1636. 'George Bland, founder of Blands howse in Arondell in the county of Sussex'. Gift of a printed book. p. 31. 1636. 'Robert Wilson, citizen and draper of London'. Books purchased with gift of £5. p. 31. 1636. 'I.S.B.C.S.' [Ioannes Spencer, Bibliothecarius Collegii Sionensis]. Seventh gift of books, including manuscripts, from John Spencer. p. 32. 1637. 'Josias Shute, Rector of St. Mary Wolnoth, Lombard Street, London'. Books purchased with gift of £20. p. 33. 1638. 'John Jones, Rector of St. Mary Magdalen, Milk street, London'. Gift of printed books. p. 33. 1638. 'Thomas Hayne, late schoolemaster of Christ's Hospitall, London'. Gift of printed books and a manuscript. p. 33. 1638. 'Francis Theobald Esq and Counsellour at Law'. Printed books purchased with gift of £20. p. 33. 1638. 'Anonymus'. Gift of printed books. p. 34. 1639. 'Sarah Wale, widow of Thomas Wale, citizen and mercer of London...'. Printed books purchased with her bequest of £20. p. 34. 1639. 'I.S.B.C.S.L.M.D.D' [Ioannes Spencer, Bibliothecarius Collegii Sionensis...]. Eighth gift of books from John Spencer. p. 34. 1639. 'Henry Esday of Peter house, Cambridge'. Gift of a printed book. p. 34. 1639. 'I.S.B.C.S.L.M.D.D' [Ioannes Spencer, Bibliothecarius Collegii Sionensis...]. Further unnumbered gift of books from John Spencer. p. 35. 1640. 'William Thomas, late of St. Johns Colledg, Oxon, Bacheler of the Civill Law'. Printed books purchased with his bequest of £40. p. 35. 1640. 'William Adderley, of St. Marie Magdalen Colledg, Oxon, Bacheler of the Civill Law. Gift of pinted books. p. 35. 1640. 'I.S.B.C.S.D.D.Q.' [Ioannes Spencer, Bibliothecarius Collegii Sionensis...]. Ninth gift of books from John Spencer. pp. 36-39. 1643. 'Elizabeth, Viscountesse Campden' [Elizabeth Hicks, Viscountess Campden (d. 1643)]. Printed books purchased with her bequest of £200. p. 39. 1643. 'I.S.B.C.S.D.D.Q.' [Ioannes Spencer, Bibliothecarius Collegii Sionensis...]. Tenth gift of books from John Spencer. p. 40. 1644. 'Henry Holland, citizen and stationer of London, now aged 62 yeares ... th'onely surviving sonn of Dr. Philemon Holland...'. Gift of printed books and manuscripts. p. 40. 1644. 'I.S.B.C.S.D.' [Ioannes Spencer, Bibliothecarius Collegii Sionensis...]. Eleventh gift of books from John Spencer. pp. 41-45. 1644-48. 'Christopher Meredith, citizen and stationer of London, and Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Fuller Esq) his wife'. Gift of printed books. At the end is a note: 'donavit cum uxore secundo'. p. 46. 1646. 'Mathew Forster, sonne of Captayne Mathew Forster, merchant and vintener of London'. Gift of printed books. p. 46. 1646. 'Ex dono authoris T.B.' [T. Boreman mathematicus. See Sion L40.2/E60 f. 45v]. p. 46. 1646. 'I.S.B.C.S.' [Ioannes Spencer, Bibliothecarius Collegii Sionensis]. Further unnumbered gift of printed books from John Spencer. p. 47. 1646. 'Thomas Brightwell, citizen and bowyer of London'. Printed books and a manuscript purchased with gift of 56s. p. 47. 1646. 'Colonel Robert Mainwaring, citizen and merchant of London'. Gift of printed books. p. 47. 1646. 'Thomas Cawton, Minister of St. Bartholomew Exchange'. Gift of prayers in Arabic. p. 47. 1646. 'Christopher Love, minister of S. Ann Aldersgate'. Gift of printed books. p. 47. 1646. 'I.S.B.C.S.' [Ioannes Spencer, Bibliothecarius Collegii Sionensis]. Twelfth gift of printed books from John Spencer. pp. 48-49. 1646. 'Thomas Underhill, citizen and stationer of London'. Gift of printed books. p. 49. 1646. 'Anonymus'. Gift of books. p. 49. 1646. 'Arthur Jackson, Rector of S. Michael Wood streete, London. Gift of a printed book. p. 49. 1646. Richard Chiverton, sometimes of Wadham College, Oxford'. Gift of a printed book. p. 49. 1646. 'Thomas Maynwaring, citizen and merchant taylor of London'. Gift of a Hebrew book. p. 49. 1646. 'John Lear, of Peterhouse, Cambridg'. Gift of a printed book. p. 49. 1646. 'Thomas Tanner, of Pembrok hall, Cambridg'. Gift of a printed book. p. 50. 1647. 'Michael Spark, of London, stationer' [Michael Sparke (d. 1653), bookseller]. Gift of printed books. p. 50. 1647. 'I.S.'. Thirteenth gift of printed books from John Spencer. p. 51. 1648. 'Sir Thomas Wroth, of Petherton park in the county of Somerset'. Gift of manuscripts, Turkish and Arabic, and printed books. p. 51. 1648. 'Roger Drake M.D., the author'. Gift of printed books. p. 51. 1648. 'Ex dono Authoris F.R.' [Francis Roberts]. Gift of printed books. p. 52. 1648. 'Christianus Ravius, Berlinas' [Christian Ravius (1613-1677)]. An Arabic manuscript [cf. Sion L40.2/E60 f. 50r]. p. 52. 1648. 'I.S.'. Fourteenth gift of books from John Spencer. p. 53. 1649. 'Christopher Meredith, citizen and stationer of London, and Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Fuller Esq) his wife'. Gift of printed books. At the end is a note: 'donavit tertio'. p. 53. 1649. 'William Gouge D.D. Minister of Black friers church, London, and now President of this Colledg'. Gift of printed books. p. 54. 1650. 'John Ridly, Minister'. Gift of a printed book. p. 54. 1650. 'Samuel Clark, late of Merton College, Oxford'. Gift of printed books. p. 54. 1650. 'William Shortgrave, Minister of Halston in Northamptonshire'. Gift of printed books. p. 54. 1650. 'Victorinus Bythnerus, Polonus, Linguae Hebreae Professor'. Gift of a printed book. p. 54. 1650. 'John Vicars the author' [John Vicars (1582-1652)]. Gift of printed books. p. 54. 1650. 'I.S.'. A further unnumbered gift from John Spencer. p. 55. 1650. 'George Calvert citisen and stationer of London'. Gift of a printed book. p. 55. 1650. 'William Blackmore, Minister of St. Peters Cornhill, London'. Gift of a printed book. p. 55. 1650. 'Robert Leybourn, citisen and stationer of London'. Gift of printed books. p. 55. 1650. 'John Spering, sometime of Gonvil and Caius Colledg, Cambridg'. Gift of printed books and a manuscript. p. 55. 1650. 'Ferdinando Hastings, Gent.'. Gift of a printed book. p. 55. 1650. 'Philemon Stephens, stationer'. Gift of printed books. p. 55. 1650. 'Thomas Bedford, Rector of S. Martins Outwich, London'. Gift of printed books. p. 56. 1650. 'James Cranford, Rector of S. Christopher le Stocks, London'. Gift of printed books. p. 56. 1650. 'Anonymus'. Gift of printed books. p. 56. 1650. 'Robert Cheslin, late Rector of S. Matthew Friday street, London'. Bequest of printed books. p. 57. 1651. 'Lazarus Seaman D.D., Rector of Allhallowes Bread street, London, Mr. of Peter house, Cambridge, and now President of this Colledg'. Gift of printed books. p. 57. 1651. 'Thomas Gouge, Vicar of Sepulchers, London, and now one of the Deans of this Colledg'. Two gifts of printed books. p. 57. 1651. 'Ralph Robinson, Rector of S. Mary Wolnoth, Lombard street, London, and now the other Dean of this Colledg'. Gift of printed books. p. 58. 1651. 'Robert Abbot, Rector of S. Augustine, London, and now one of the Assistents of this Colledg'. Gift of printed books. p. 58. 1651. 'Thomas Paybody, citizen and stationer of London'. Gift of printed books. p. 58. 1651. 'Matthew Haviland, Minister of Trinity Parish, London, and now one of the Assistents of this Colledg'. Gift of a printed book. p. 58. 1651. 'Musophilus'. Gift of printed books. p. 58. 1651. 'George Fawler, Minister of Bridewell Precinct, London, and now one also of the Assistents of this Colledg'. Gift of printed books. p. 58. 1651. 'Allen Gear, Minister of S. Benedict Pauls Wharf, London, and now another also of the Assistents of this Colledg'. Gift of printed books. p. 58. 1651. 'Mathematicus'. Gift of printed books. p. 59. 1651. 'John Wells, Minister of S. Olave Old Jury, London'. Gift of printed books. p. 59. 1651. 'John Legate, Christopher Meredith, with other stationers interessed in the printing hereof''. Gift of a printed book. p. 59. 1651. 'Christopher Meredith hath also given'. Gift of printed books. p. 59. 1651. 'Musophilus'. Gift of printed books. p. 60. 1652. 'Roger Williams of Providence in New England'. Gift of printed books and a manuscript. p. 60. 1652. 'Christopher Feake, Minister of Christ Church, London'. Gift of printed books. p. 60. 1652. 'Anonymus'. Gift of printed books. p. 60. 1652. 'Margret Heydon, the wife of John Heydon, Minister'. Gift of a printed book. p. 60. 1652. 'Anonymus'. Gift of printed books. p. 60. 1652. 'Samuel Balmford, Minister of S. Alban, Wood street, London, one of the Assistents of this Colledg'. Gift of printed books. p. 60. 1652. 'I.S.'. Printed books. A further unnumbered gift from John Spencer. p. 60. 1652. 'Samuel Clark, Minister of Bennet Finck, London, and now another of the Assistents of this Colledg' [Samuel Clarke]. Gift of printed books. p. 61. 1652. 'William Viner, citisen of London'. Gift of a printed book. p. 61. 1652. 'Francis Raworth, Minister of S. Leonard Shordich, Middlesex'. Gift of a printed book. p. 61. 1652. 'George Fawler, Minister of Bridewell precinct, London'. Gifts of printed books (two entries). p. 62. 1652. 'John Rothwell, citisen and stationer of London'. Gift of printed books. p. 62. 1653. 'Anonymus'. Gift of printed books. p. 62. 1653. 'Thomas Paybody, citisen and stationer of London'. Gift of printed books. p. 62. 1653. 'Thomas Newbery, citisen and stationer of London'. Gift of printed books. p. 62. 1653. 'John Bartlet, citisen and stationer of London'. Gift of printed books. p. 62. 1653. 'I.S.'. Printed books. A further unnumbered gift from John Spencer. Recorded as the gift of 'I.S.B.C.S' in Sion L40.2/E60, f. 59r. p. 62. 1653. 'Thomas Newbery, citisen and stationer of London'. Further gift of printed books. p. 63. 1654. 'Thomas Watson, Minister of S. Stephen Walbrook and now one of the Assistents of this Colledg'. Gift of printed books. p. 63. 1654. 'Christopher Flower, Minister of S. Margret Lothbury, London'. Gift of printed books and manuscripts. p. 63. 1654. 'William Seaman of London, Gent.'. Gift of printed books. p. 63. 1654. 'James Cranford, Minister of S. Christopher le Stocks, London and now President of this Colledg'. Gift of printed books. p. 63. 1654. 'William Vaughan, late citisen and Alderman of London ... uppon the motion of James Cranford, Minister'. Printed books purchased with a gift of £13 6s 8d. p. 64. 1654. ' Joseph Cranford, citisen and stationer of London'. Gift of printed books. p. 64. 1654. 'I.S.'. A further gift of printed books from John Spencer. p. 64. 1654. 'James Cranford, of S. Christopher le Stocks, London, Rector ... by himself and other loving friends' [James Cranford (d. 1657)]. Gift of a printed book. p. 64. 1654. 'William Harborne, Minister of Kyrton in the county of Nottingham'. Gift of a printed book. p. 64. 1654. 'Simon Waterson, citisen and stationer of London'. Gift of printed books. p. 64. 1654. 'William Wickins, Minister of S. Andrew Hubbard, London, and now one of the Assistants of this Colledg'. Gift of printed books. p. 64. 1654. 'Thomas Steventon, citisen and grocer of London'. Gift of a printed book. p. 64. 1654. 'Thomas Fullerus, Ecclesiae de Waltham in agro Essexiensi Minister' [Thomas Fuller (1608-1661)]. Gift of a printed book. p. 64. 1654. 'I.S.B.C.S.' [Ioannes Spencer, Bibliothecarius Collegii Sionensis]. Further gift of printed books from John Spencer. p. 65. 1654. 'Edward Waterhouse of Grenford in the county of Middlesex'. Gift of printed books. p. 65. 1654. 'I.S.'. A further gift of printed books from John Spencer. p. 65. 1654. 'John Gauden D.D., Rector of Bocking in Essex'. Gift of printed books. p. 65. 1654. 'John Swan, Minister of Ickham, neere Canterbury'. Gift of a Russian book. p. 65. 1654. 'Jonathan Lloyd, Minister of Dagnam in Essex'. Bequest of a printed book. p. 65. 1654. 'Francis Duke, inhabitant of the city of Westminster'. Gift of a printed book. p. 65. 1654. 'Nathaniel Homes D.D., Minister of S. Mary Stayning, London'. Gift of a printed book. p. 65. 1654. 'Thomas Jacomb, Minister of S. Martins Ludgate, London'. Gift of a printed book. p. 65. 1654. 'Arnoldus Bootius M.D.' [Arnold Boet, also recorded as Boate, Boot, Bootius, Botius, De Boot]. Gift of a printed book. p. 65. 1654. 'Ezreel Tonge, Minister of Pluckley in Kent' [Israel Tonge (1621-1680)]. Gift of a printed book. p. 65. 1654. 'Anonymus'. Gift of printed books. p. 66. 1655. 'Edward Thomas, citisen and stationer of London'. Gift of printed books. p. 66. 1655. 'Mauritius Bohemus' [Mauritius Bohemus (fl. 1647-1662), Rector of Hallaton, Leics.]. Gift of printed books. Cf. p. 69. p. 66. 1655. 'T.B.'. Gift of printed books. p. 66. 1655. 'Thomas Gouge, Minister of Sepulchers Church, London'. Further gift of printed books. p. 67. 1655. 'Jacobus Cranford, ecclesiae S. Christophori le Stocks apud Londinienses Rector et Collegii hujus... Praeses' [James Cranford (d. 1657)]. Further gift of printed books. p. 67. 1655. 'Mary Playsted, the wife of Robert Playsted, late citisen and habersdasher of London'. Printed books purchased with gift of £5. p. 67. 1655. 'Simeon Ash, ecclesiae S. Augustini apud Londinienses Minister et Collegii hujus ... e curatoribus septem viris nunc unus' [Simeon Ashe or Ash (d. 1662)]. Gift of printed books and manuscripts. p. 67. 1655. 'Musophilus'. Gift of printed books. p. 68. 1655. 'Philemon Stephens, citisen and stationer of London'. Gift of printed books. p. 68. 1655. 'I.S.'. A further gift of printed books from John Spencer. p. 69. 1655. 'Peter Deards, sometimes Rector of Keldon in Essex and late student of this Colledg'. Printed books purchased with a bequest of £10. p. 69. 1655. 'William Adams, citisen and Alderman of London'. Printed books purchased with a gift of £5. p. 69. 1655. 'Robert Martin, citisen and stationer of London'. Gift of printed books. p. 69. 1655. 'Jacobus Cranford, ecclesiae S. Christophori le Stocks apud Londinienses Rector et Collegii hujus Praeses una cum aliis Sioni benevolentibus [James Cranford (d. 1657)]. Printed books purchased with a gift of £15. p. 69. 1655. 'Robert Littleberry citisen and habberdasher of London'. Gift of a printed book. p. 69. 1655. 'Mauritius Bohemus, Minister of Hallauton in the county of Leicester' [Mauritius Bohemus (fl. 1647-1662), Rector of Hallaton, Leics.]. Gift of printed books. Cf. p. 66. p. 69. 1655. 'John Wells junior, the sone of John Wells Minister of S. Olaves Jewry, London'. Gift of a printed book. p. 70. 1656. 'Thomas Newbery, citisen and stationer of London'. Further gift of printed books. p. 70. 1656. 'James Cranford, Rector of S. Christopher le Stocks, London ... by himself and other loving friends'. Gift of a printed book. p. 70. 1656. 'Edmund Calamy of St. Mary Aldermanbury and Roger Drake M.D. of St. Peter Cheap, London, Ministers, with others. Gift of printed books. p. 70. 1656. 'Thomas Underhill, citisen and stationer of London'. Further gift of printed books. p. 71. 1656. 'John Heardman, Minister of S. John Zachary, London, and Richard Atkins Esq.'. Gift of printed books. p. 71. 1656. ' John Austin, citisen and goldsmith of London'. Gift of printed books. p. 71. 1656. ' John Wallis, citisen and by trade a jeweller of London'. Gift of printed books. pp. 71-72. 1656. 'Richard Royston, citisen and stationer of London'. Gift of printed books. p. 72. 1657. 'Henry Jessey M.A., servant of Jesus Christ'. Gift of printed books. p. 72. 1657. 'Thomas Newbery, citisen and stationer of London'. Further gift of printed books. p. 72. 1657. 'John Rothwel, stationer'. Further gift of printed books. p. 72. 1657. John Meriton, Rector of S. Nicholas Acons, London, and now one of the Assistents of this Colledg'. A printed book and Arabic manuscripts. p. 73. 1658. 'Francis Roberts, Minister of Wrington in Somerset'. Gift of a printed book. p. 73. 1658. 'William Garbert of London, Gentleman'. Gift of a manuscript and 'a large sphere of wood'. p. 73. 1658. 'William Blackmore, Rector of S. Peter Cornhill, London, and now one of the Assistants of this College'. Gift of a printed book. p. 73. 1658. 'Joseph Grave, of Wadham College, Oxford'. Gift of a printed book. p. 73. 1658. 'Andrew Nicholson, Clerk of this College'. Gift of a printed book. p. 73. 1658. 'Rogerus Danyel, typographus'. Gift of a printed book. p. 73. 1658. 'I.S.B.C.S.' [Ioannes Spencer, Bibliothecarius Collegii Sionensis]. Further gift of printed books from John Spencer. p. 73. 1658. 'James Nalton, Rector of S. Martin le Grand, London'. Gift of printed books. pp. 74-76. 1658. 'Ann, Lady Moulson, relict of Sir Thomas Moulson sometime Lord Mayor of the city of London...' [Ann Moulson, Lady Moulson (1576-1661)]. Printed books purchased with a gift of £100. p. 76. 1658. 'John Wynn, citisen and dier of London'. Printed books purchased with a gift of £4. p. 76. 1658. 'Sarah Wynn, daughter of John Wynn above'. Printed books purchased with a gift of £1. p. 76. 1658. 'Jane Parker, widow'. Gift of a printed book. p. 76. 1658. 'Jonathan Bothum, citisen and merchant of London'. Gift of a printed book. p. 76. 1658. 'William Hiccocks, citisen and brewer of London'. Gift of a printed book. p. 76. 1658. 'Sir Walter Earle, knight'. Gift of a printed book. p. 76. 1658. 'John Fuller, Rector of S. Martins Ironmonger lane, London, and late one of the Assistants of this College'. Gift of printed books. pp. 76-77. 1658. 'Bartholomew Beale Esq'. Gift of printed books. p. 77. 1658. 'Maximilian Bard, citisen and [blank] of London'. Gift of printed books. p. 77. 1658. 'John Dod, citisen and [blank] of London'. Gift of a printed book. [Named as 'J. Dod, citisen and salter' in Sion L40.2/E60, f. 70r]. p. 77. 1658. 'John Collyer, citisen and [blank] of London'. Gift of a printed book. [Named as 'J. Collyer, citisen and haberdasher' in Sion L40.2/E60, f. 70r]. p. 77. 1658. 'Matthew Poole, Rector of S. Michael Quern, London'. Gift of a manuscript. p. 77. 1658. 'Simeon Ash, Rector of St. Augustine, London' [Simeon Ashe or Ash (d. 1662)]. Further gift of printed books. p. 77. 1658. 'Samuel Clark, Rector of St. Bennet Finck, London, and now lately President of this College' [Samuel Clarke]. Gift of printed books. p. 77. 1658. 'Henry Whittingham, citisen and merchant of London'. Gift of Printed books. p. 78. 1658. 'Thomas White, Rector of S. Mary hill, London'. Gift of printed books. p. 78. 1658. 'Andrew Symson, Minister of Gods Word'. Gift of a printed book. p. 78. 1658. 'the Lady Alicia Duddeley of St. Giles in the Feilds.'. Gift of printed books.
p. 78. 1658. 'Arthur Jackson, Rector of S. Fayth, London'. Gift of a printed book. For further descriptions see the online catalogue.

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