Autograph letter signed from Robert Sidney, Earl of Leicester, Paris, to Edward Montagu, London [manuscript], 1640/1 February 5/15.
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Title
Autograph letter signed from Robert Sidney, Earl of Leicester, Paris, to Edward Montagu, London [manuscript], 1640/1 February 5/15.
Description
2 leaves : gilt-edged ; 23 x 17 cm
Associated name
Leicester, Robert Sidney, Earl of, 1595-1677, correspondent.
Manchester, Edward Montagu, Earl of, 1602-1671, addressee.
Manchester, Edward Montagu, Earl of, 1602-1671, addressee.
Scope and content
Responding to rumors that he has been favoring the exile Sir Francis Windebank; warning against the "Lord of Bristow"; expressing regret that he cannot help Montagu's brother Walter become a cardinal; sending confidential news of the trade in recusant books and of activities among English exiles including Sir Kenelm Digby.
Note
Bifolium.
Dated: Paris 15/5 Feb. 1640/1. Signed: Your Lo[rd] brother and humble servant Leycester.
In red pencil on leaf 2v: 488.
Dated: Paris 15/5 Feb. 1640/1. Signed: Your Lo[rd] brother and humble servant Leycester.
In red pencil on leaf 2v: 488.
Publications about material
Report of the Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts, 8th Report, pt. 2, 1881, no. 488.
Manchester, W.D.M. Court and society from Elizabeth to Anne. London: Hurst and Blackett, 1864, v. 1, p. 362-364 and v. 2, p. 17.
Manchester, W.D.M. Court and society from Elizabeth to Anne. London: Hurst and Blackett, 1864, v. 1, p. 362-364 and v. 2, p. 17.
Source of acquisition
Acquired from Swann, April 2010 (sale Autographs, item 93).
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Place of creation/publication
France -- Paris.
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Item Details
Call number
X.c.135
Folger accession
265345