Diplomatic Correspondence of William Henry Zuylestein

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Diplomatic correspondence of William Henry Zuylestein during his Turin embassy, consisting of:

Letters from consuls in the Italian states, 1749-1754
Drafts of Rochford's replies, 1749-1752, 1754
Drafts of letters to secretaries of state, 1749-1753
Drafts of letters from Rochford to various correspondents, 1749-1755

Dates

1749-1755

Extent

5 shelfmarks

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Eng. lett. c. 336].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. Eng. lett. c. 336-340

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 13517

Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

William Henry [Nassau de] Zuylestein, 4th Earl of Rochford (1717-1781) was a statesman. In 1749 he was sent as envoy extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the king of Sardinia. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.