Item 4 - Copy of letter from Gilbert Burnet, Bishop of Salisbury 1643-1715, to Colbatch, tutor to his son at Trinity College. (Possibly in AJC's hand)

Identity area

Reference code

Carrighan/Box 2/5/4

Unique identifier

GB 275 Carrighan/Box 2/5/4

Title

Copy of letter from Gilbert Burnet, Bishop of Salisbury 1643-1715, to Colbatch, tutor to his son at Trinity College. (Possibly in AJC's hand)

Date(s)

  • 1821 (The original letter was written in 1699. This copy is dated by the watermark.) (Creation)

Level of description

Item

Extent and medium

3p paper

Context area

Name of creator

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Gives full and detailed instructions as to the way his son should be treated whilst in the care of Colbatch. This includes instructions on his social, moral and religious upbringing.