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Paper relating to the Savoy Conference of 1661
c 1661
Facsimiles, vol. I, ff 124-128
Paper relating to the Savoy Conference of 1661. The Bishops’ replies to ‘The Exceptions against the Book of Common Prayer’ (Rel. ii. 316-333) together with their concessions. Not in Baxter’s hand but in two other hands.
Preface includes: ‘§ (1) Before we come to the Proposalls, it wilbe perhaps necessary to say a word or two to the preface; wherein they begin with a thankfull acknowledgment of his Majesties most princely Condescention,’
Argent xxii.364; Thomas p.11; British Library, Egerton ff 63-65
Not printed in Rel. but printed in An accompt of all the proceedings…1661, pt. ii, pp. 2 ff. See Richard Baxter An accompt of all the proceedings of the Commissioners of both perswasions, appointed by his Sacred Majesty, according to letters patents, for the review of the Book of common-prayer, &c (1661).