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Letter from John Mennes to Sir Richard Fanshawe, 1663 April 17

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Identifier: MEJ_1663_1_1-2

Scope and Contents

This letter discusses Mennes' plans around Easter, business concerning Prince Rupert, and the crime of a merchant named Corke.

Dates

  • Creation: 1663 April 17

Creator

Access Restrictions

From the collection:

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Full extent

From the collection: 1 Box(es)

Full extent

From the collection: 0.5 Linear Feet

Language of materials

From the collection: English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

According to the Seller's description, this letter was tipped into The Lusiad, or, Portugals historicall poem: written in the Portingall language by Lvis de Camoens; and now newly put into English by Richard Fanshaw esq. (SPEC C-576).

Physical Description

(1 Leaf; Autograph Letter Signed; 1 Negative)

Repository details

Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

Contact

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Tempe AZ 85287-1006 United States
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