interpolated material

Interpolated material:

An example of evidential material Baxter has instructed to be interpolated into the narrative of the Reliquiae Baxterianae. To the left is Treatises i.7 and to the right its published version in the Reliquiae (ii. 265-274). Here Baxter is providing evidence of willingness of his party to compromise and the need to lobby the King for clemency and reform to aid ejected ministers.

The text is an ‘address and request’ to King Charles II. From the Non-conforming Clergy, for further relief from ecclesiastical imposition until the next synod. Clearly written by an unknown hand resembling [John] Howe’s: endorsed by Baxter.

‘So great was the comfort created in our minds by yor Majestys oft expressed Resolution to become the effectuall Moderator in our differences, and yourselfe to bringe us together by procuringe such mutuall Condescensions as are necessary thereto, and alsoe by your gratious Acceptance of our proposalls’
f 92v: ‘N:C: Declarations & offers to the Kg’

This is the second paper in the anonymous, 'Two papers of proposals concerning the discipline and ceremonies of the Church of England; humbly presented to His Majesty, by the reverend ministers of the Presbyterian perswasion' (1661) which is ascribed by Wing to Baxter. See also Treatises iii. 62 (8)