Collection of tracts, Early seventeenth century
Scope and Contents
(1) 'Of Robert Earl of Essex and George Villiers Duke of Buckingham, some observations by waie of parallell in the time of theire estates of favour, by H. W.' (Sir Henry Wotton); (2) 'The articles laid downe in libell by the Ladie Frances Howard against Robert Earle of Essex and his answeares thereunto'; the articles and answers are given alternately (see also MS Dd.12.36 no. 1); (3) 'My lord Archbuishope of Canterburye his opinion declared to the Kinges Majestie by letters date Julii 5, 1613; (4) 'His Majesties answere to my lord of Canterburies discourse'.
Dates
- Creation: Early seventeenth century
Creator
- Wotton, Sir Henry, 1568-1639 (Knight, diplomat and writer) (Person)
- Howard, Frances, Lady, 1593-1632 (Countess of Somerset) (Person)
- Devereux, Robert, 1591–1646 (3rd Earl of Essex, army officer) (Person)
- Abbot, George, 1562–1633 (Archbishop of Canterbury) (Person)
- James, I, 1566-1625 (King of Great Britain and Ireland) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Extent
1 volume(s) (34, 8, 3 and 10 pages respectively.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
From the Library of John Moore (1646–1714), Bishop of Ely (‘Royal Library’), no. 771.
Physical Description
Paper.
Repository Details
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