Autograph letter signed from Katharine Whetstone, Ely, to Mrs. Wind, Bargen [manuscript], 1648/9 February 16.
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Title
Autograph letter signed from Katharine Whetstone, Ely, to Mrs. Wind, Bargen [manuscript], 1648/9 February 16.
Description
2 leaves ; 18 x 14 cm
Scope and content
Regrets the execution of King Charles I and people are calling her a royalist. Also speaks of her children's loving and careful uncle [Oliver Cromwell]. Mentions Captain Pye and Sir Robert Wind.
Note
Dated: Elye this 16th off ffebruarye 1648. Signed: Ka. Whitstones; endorsed: Ka Whitstone. Partial seal
1 bifolium.
1 bifolium.
Historical background
Katharine Whetstone Jones was the sister of Oliver Cromwell and Mrs. Wind was her cousin.
Provenance
Formerly Folger MS Add 974.
Source of acquisition
Purchased from Bernard Quaritch Ltd. November 11, 1993, lot 569.
Exhibited
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2000. Decade of Collecting (catalog entry 48)
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2004-2005. Letterwriting in Renaissance England (catalog entry 96)
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2004-2005. Letterwriting in Renaissance England (catalog entry 96)
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Digital image(s) of Folger Shakespeare Library X.c.53
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- Ely.
Item Details
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X.c.53
Folger accession
MS Add 974