Reference code
DWL/RB/2/1.217
Other numbers
:Keeble & Nuttal 1215
Level of description
Item
Title
Baxter to Increase Mather
Date
[November 1690]
Extent and Medium
Dimensions:297 x 373 mm
Extent:2ff; f217-f218
Physical Facet:Trimmed Sheet
w/m: shield; post horn; HG; 75 x 35 mm.
Chain-lines: 14; 22; 24; 24; 24; 23; 24 mm.
Type: fine.
Genre/Physical Characteristic:Letter
Scope and content
Baxter is much pleased with two books written by Increase Mather and recently sent to him. 'Your very style & mode of writing is so suitable to my genius, that it pleaseth me even where I cannot consent to the matter.' Baxter discusses briefly the interpretation of the book of Revelation, in particular the right understanding of the millenium and of the day of Judgement.