The Short Parliament, 1640
Collection Summary
| Title: | The Short Parliament, 1640 |
| Call Number: | MS 94-10 |
| Size: | 0.25 linear feet |
| Acquisition: | Purchased from Sotheby’s, 1986 |
| Processed by: | AG, 1994; JEF, 4-20-1999 |
| Restrictions: | None |
Literary Rights
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When permission is granted to examine the manuscripts, it is not an authorization
to publish them. Manuscripts cannot be used for publication without regard
for common law literary rights, copyright
laws and the laws of libel. It is the responsibility of the researcher
and his/her publisher to obtain permission to publish. Scholars and students
who eventually plan to have their work published are urged to make inquiry
regarding overall restrictions on publication before initial research.
Content Note
The one book in this collection,
handwritten in the English language of the 1640s, comprises the official
minutes of the Short Parliament, convened by Charles I on April 13, 1640
and dissolved on May 5, 1640. The minutes include discussions of grievances
including ship money, monopolies, religion and economic conditions.
Historical Note
The
Short Parliament was convened by Charles I on April 13, 1640. At this time,
the Scots demanded a parliament to satisfy the Glasgow Assembly and to resolve
differences between King Charles and his subjects. When it became apparent
that unity would not be accomplished, Charles dissolved the Parliament on
May 5, 1640.
Detailed Description: Box and Folder Listing
| Box 1 | FF 1 | Manuscript book of the Short Parliament. |
| Box 1 | FF 2 | Transcribed notes of the Short Parliament by collection processor Avis German. |
| Box 1 | FF 3 | Papers relating to the Short Parliament including a brief history of the original owner of this manuscript book and of events concerning the Short Parliament of 1640. |
| Box 1 | FF 4 | Adobe PDF file on CD of manuscript in FF 1 developed by MIXNET. |