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John Hotham ( - fl. 1702)

Minister Relevant locations: Residence at York, Yorkshire
 Relationships: John Hotham was a donor to Ralph Thoresby (1658-1725)
John Hotham was a visitor to the collection of Ralph Thoresby (1658-1725)

 Linked manuscript items: as Mentioned or referenced by - "[Guest Book to Thoresby's Museum]," Yorkshire Archaeological Society MS27, Leeds
 Linked print sources: as Donator of object(s) - Ducatus Leodiensis; or the topography of the town and parish of Leedes and parts adjacent ...
 References in Documents:
Thoresby, Musaeum Thoresbyanum (1713)

A large incrustated Ball found in the Stomach of an Ox at Hallifax. Don. Rev. Nath. Priestley. Another from Yorke. Don. Rev. Jo. Hotham. Upon the Receipt of this, I cut one of them asunder; it is three Inches Diameter; the shining Cover is very thin, and an incredible Quantity of Hair close wrought therein, by the Motion of the Stomach which in these Creatures are very strong and frequent, whereby the Hair is compacted together, as Wool by the Workman's Hand in making a Hat. The Hair of this is brown, whereas another in this Collection (sent from Ireland) is very black. Another from Mr. Ducing, the Coast bright, as though polished. But the largest of all was taken out of a Cow of B. Ainsley's at Leedes; it is above a Foot in Compass, and more compress'd than the former.

Thoresby, Musaeum Thoresbyanum (1713) Gloves. A Pair of King James the 1st's embroidered upon Crimson Silk, and lined with the same coloured Silk, the Seams covered with Gold Edging. Don. Tho. Tomlinson Arm. In the next Reign such were worn by private Gentlemen; witness a Pair of my Wife's Grand-Father's, richly embroidered upon black Silk, and a deeper Gold Fringe. Don. Eliz. Sykes Socrûs meæ: The Embroidering reaches above the Elbow. Another Pair somewhat shorter, embroidered upon the Leather, lined with Crimson Silk: They were Mr. Fran. Layton's, who was of the Jewel House to K. ChurlesCharles I. The Gift of his Son Tho. Layton Esq;. A Pair of the common Size, but richly embroidered with raised or emboss'd Work, when Mr. Geo. Thoresby was Sheriff of Newcastle in Northumberland. His Wife's, which are deepy escaloped, have black Bugles intermixed. One of fine Holland, with black Silk Needle-work, and a wrought Lace of both Colours. (Mrs. Gibson's Gift.) Three other Pairs of the embroidered and raised Work; two with Gold, and the third Silver, with Fringes suitable, These were succeeded by those that were top'd with narrow Ribbands of various Colours and Texture, with Gold or Silver interwoven, of which here are three or four Sorts. White Gloves, with broad black Lace ruffled; and heavy Fringe Gloves Pearl Colour and Gold; these were used in my own Time. Womens at the same Time (ult. Car. 2.) had large Rolls of Ribbands round the Tops and down to the Hand, plain Crimson Satten, intermixed with strip'd and flowered, edged with Gold; (A. Th's Wedding Gloves). One of Silk Net-work very curious, with Gold and Silver Lace, and various coloured Ribbands. Don. D. An. Plaxton. A Pair of Gloves so delicately thin, that though they will fit a large Hand, are folded up and enclosed in a gilded Walnut's Shells. Don. Rev. Jo. Ray. To their Gloves may be added the Lady's Scepter or useless Busk held in the Hand. A Lace made of Betany two Foot long. Don. D. Hotham.
Thoresby, Musaeum Thoresbyanum (1713) 144. Transactions temp. Car. 1. Advice to a Favourite. Sir Dud. Digg's Introduction to the Commons Arguments about the Liberty of the Subject. Objections of the King's Council. Sir Edw. Cook's, and Mr. Selden's Argument. Petition of the Commons, and Remonstrance of the State of the Kingdom. His Majesty's Answers and Declaration. The Business of the five Members; Militia; Declaration of Lords and Commons. The King's Message to both Houses upon his Removal to Yorke; their Petition, and Message to the King. Sir Jo. Hotham's Refusal to let the King into Hull; Declarations and Votes thereupon. Don. D. Sam. Walker.
Ralph Thoresby's guestbook of visitors to his museum (Yorkshire Archaeological Society MS27)
Upon seeing Mr Thoresby's MusæūMusæum. Segnius irritant animos dimissademissa per aures Quam quæ sunt oculis comissacometissasubiecta fidelibus[*] Horace, Ars Poetica, Line 180-181: "Less vividly is the mind stirred by what finds entrance through the ears than by what is brought before the trusty eyes." —Hor. Aug. 29th 1702 John Hotham (of York VDM)