Letter from George Carew, possibly to James VI and I
Single Item
MS. Eng. c. 3216, fols. 39-40
Held at the Weston Library
Letter in formal secretary hand, signed by George Carew, Baron Carew, to James I?, early 17th cent., with (fol. 40) engraved portrait of Carew, 18th cent?
Dates
- Creation: early 17th cent.
Extent
2 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. c. 3216, fol. 39].
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Shelfmark:
MS. Eng. c. 3216, fols. 39-40
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 9699
Abstract
Letter from George Carew, possibly to James I, early 17th cent.
Biographical / Historical
George Carew (1555-1629), Earl of Totnes, was a soldier and administrator. He became a courtier and was highly favoured by James VI and I. He was also a friend of Sir Thomas Bodley. For further details see the Dictionary of National Biography.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, John Wilson, 1992.
Topical
- Title
- Letter from George Carew, possibly to James VI and I, early 17th cent.
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2018
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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