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Diplomatic Correspondence of William Henry Zuylestein

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

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

Dates

  • Creation: 1749-1755

Extent

0.55 Linear metres (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Eng. lett. c. 336, fols. 1-2].

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MSS. Eng. lett. c. 336-340

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 13517

Abstract

Diplomatic Correspondence of William Henry Zuylestein

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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The papers were bought at Sothebys in 1975.

Title
Diplomatic Correspondence of William Henry Zuylestein
Status
Published
Author
Collection Level Description by Emily Tarrant; EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
Date
EAD version 2019
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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