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Letter-book containing copies of letters from Cardinal Jules Alberoni to James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde, concerning a proposed French invasion of Scotland

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MS. French e. 20
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Letter-book containing copies of letters from Cardinal Jules Alberoni to James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde, Dec. 1718-Nov. 1719, concerning a proposed French invasion of Scotland.

140 pages, 97-140 blank.

Dates

  • Creation: Dec. 1718-Nov.1719

Extent

140 pages

Language of Materials

  • French

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. French e. 20, pp. 1-2].

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Shelfmark:

MS. French e. 20

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 16507

Abstract

Letter-book containing copies of letters from Cardinal Jules Alberoni to James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde, Dec. 1718-Nov. 1719, concerning a proposed French invasion of Scotland.

Biographical / Historical

Jules (Giulio) Alberoni (1664-1752) was an Italian Cardinal.

Custodial History

Covers inscribed CAFr; owned by John Hodgkin.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, Hodgson's, 29 April 1931 (Hodgkin sale), lot 453.

Physical Facet

vellum wallet binding

Title
Letter-book containing copies of letters from Cardinal Jules Alberoni to James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde, concerning a proposed French invasion of Scotland
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2019 by Pauline Soum-Paris
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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