Heraldic manuscript, Late sixteenth or early seventeenth century
Scope and Contents
An alphabet of arms with the coats emblazoned, compiled shortly before 1616, since it styles Sir Christopher Hatton lord chancellor, and mentions 'Lord Cavendish', who was made an earl in 1616, that increase of dignity being noted in a later hand.
Dates
- Creation: Late sixteenth or early seventeenth century
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Extent
1 volume(s) (70 pages.)
Custodial History
At the end is written 'Mr Henrye Mordaunt'. In the Library by the mid 1750s.
Physical Description
Paper.
Repository Details
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