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William Kingsley Esq., resident near the cathedral ...

Latin Text:

GULIELMUS KINGSLEY Armiger Ecclesiĉ Metropoliticĉ, Cantuariensis accola, rei antiquariĉ peritissimus, ex integerrimo suo in hanc Academiam affectu; Musĉum istud, non tantum Libris M.S. sed multis item alijs Antiquitatum ruderibus, Regulbij ac Durarvenni repertis (in plura superstes) gratabundus ditavit.

Translation:

William Kingsley Esq., resident near the cathedral at Canterbury and a notable antiquary, out of regard for the University, was happy to enrich this museum not only with manuscript volumes but also with ancient remains of Reculver and Canterbury.

Location:Not listed in the 1836 catalogue. The present location of these objects is unknown.

Year:MDCLXXXVI (1686);  Page Number:10 (verso)