A short and plain way to the faith and Church. . Composed many years since by that eminent divine Mr. Richard Hudleston of the English Congregation, of the Order of St. Benedict; and now published for the common good by his nephew Mr. John Hudleston of the same Congregation. To which is annexed His late Majesty King Charles II.'s papers found in his closet after his decease. As also a brief account of what occurred on his death-bed in regard to religion. Likewise, a summary of occurances relating to his miraculous preservation after the defeat of his army at Worcester, in the year 1651. Faithfully taken from the express personal testimony of those two worthy Rom. Catholics, Thomas Whitgrave [sic] of Moseley, in the County of Stafford, Esq.; and Mr. John Hudleston priest, of the holy Order of St. Bennet, the eminent instruments under God of the same preservation. Permissu superiorum.
Richard Hudleston (1583-1665)
Category
Books
Date
1688
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Tatton Park, Cheshire
NT 3047273
Summary
Bibliographic description
[14],91,[3],34p. . 18mo.. Former shelfmarks V.3.1 and 9. ESTC variant 2. Bound with An extract of the first liturgy of Edward VI (imperfect: begins, “To the Reader”). Eighteenth-century manuscript contents on front end-papers. Binding: Eighteenth--century panelled calf; five raised bands, gilt spine, gilt-lettered on brown leather label “Miscellanie”, edges sprinkled red.
Makers and roles
Richard Hudleston (1583-1665) King Charles II (1630 - 1685), King of England, Scotland and Ireland