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Transcript of the shorthand letter-book of William Jessop

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MS. Eng. hist. c. 1125
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Transcript of British Library Add. MS. 10615, the shorthand letter-book of William Jessop, secretary to the Providence Island Company and agent-secretary to the Earl of Warwick, 1634-1641. Xerox of transcript, 1634-1641.

Dates

  • Creation: Original 1634-1641, transcript n.d.

Extent

257 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. hist. c. 1125, fols. 1-2]

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Shelfmark:

MS. Eng. hist. c. 1125

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 21555

Abstract

Transcript of the shorthand letter-book of William Jessop, government official and politician.

Biographical / Historical

William Jessop (d. 1675) was an English government official and politician. He was secretary to the Providence Island Company and agent-secretary to the Earl of Warwick. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given by the British Library, 1986.

Existence and Location of Originals

The original is held by the British Library, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB.

Title
Transcript of the shorthand letter-book of William Jessop
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2021
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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