Recipes, 17th century
Contents
On a total of eleven folios throughout the volume, a 17th-century hand has written various medicinal recipes. The first folio (f. 40v) is in Latin, while ff. 83-87, 106-108, 139-40 are in English. The hand is the same throughout, and each recipe on ff. 139v-140v, has been signed 'per me Franciscus Cox'.
The hand is quite rough and hurried in places.
Dates
- Creation: 17th century
Language of Materials
Latin and English
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to all. The manuscripts can be consulted in the Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University Main Library.
Extent
11 folios
Creator
- From the Item: Robert, of Sherburn, fl late 15th century (scribe) (Scribe, Person)
- From the Item: Cox, Francis, fl 17th century (scribe) (Scribe, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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