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1. Samuel Noyes diary : manuscript
- Creator:
- Noyes, Samuel, -1740
- Published / Created:
- 1705 April 20-1706 November 2.
- Call Number:
- Osborn c734
- Container / Volume:
- Box
- Image Count:
- 108
- Resource Type:
- text
- Abstract:
- Autograph diary recording the experiences and thoughts of the Reverend Samuel Noyes during his service in the Low Countries with the Earl of Orkney's regiment of foot guard in 1705-1706. In addition to a lengthy account of the Battle of Ramillies (23 May 1706), the diary contains daily entries describing life on campaign; events in encampments and during marches; and Noyes' extensive correspondence with members of the Anglican hierarchy
- Description:
- Dr. Samuel Noyes (died 1740) was educated at King's College, Cambridge and ordained in 1688. He was Chaplain to the Earl of Orkney's regiment of foot guard from 1692 until 1709, after which he served as rector in multiple English parishes. He was appointed Canon of Winchester Cathedral in 1731., In English., Title devised by cataloger., Accompanied by a 19th-century typescript carbon transcript prepared by T. H. Noyes., and Binding: original wallet-style parchment with tongue-flap closure.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain. and Belgium.
- Subject (Name):
- Hamilton, George, Earl of Orkney, 1666-1737., Noyes, Samuel, -1740., Great Britain. Army., and Great Britain. Army
- Subject (Topic):
- Chaplains, Military life, Military chaplains, Spanish Succession, War of, 1701-1714, Campaigns, and Early works to 1800
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Samuel Noyes diary : manuscript
