King, Thomas (d. 1737), schoolmaster at Yarmouth and Norwich

Out-letter book, containing copies of letters sent by [Thomas] King while at Yarmouth, 1719-25 (ff. 1-33). Continued by his wife Lydia King at Norwich and elsewhere, with copies of her out-letters and memoranda, 1730-45 and n.d. (ff. 34-68). The letters relate mainly to personal and family affairs, and contain numerous references to health and medical treatment. Accompanied by a photocopy of Thomas King's will (Norfolk Record Office, Norwich Archdeaconry wills 1737, f.254).

1719-45

1 volume 1 volume: 325 x 210 mm., 68 ff. Original pagination 1-250, wanting pp. 71-80, 83-84, 87-96, 111-218. Binding damaged, covers missing.

Provenance unknown.

Database description taken from that in: Richard Palmer, Catalogue of Western Manuscripts in the Wellcome Library for the History & Understanding of Medicine: Western Manuscripts 5120-6244 (London: The Wellcome Library for the History & Understanding of Medicine, 1999).