Report on the Manuscripts of the Marquess of Downshire. Preserved at Easthampstead Park, Berks. : Historical Manuscripts Commission.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Purnell, E. K., author.

Series:

Manuscripts of the Marquess of Downshire [Trumbull Papers] Series

Manuscripts of the Marquess of Downshire [Trumbull Papers] Series ; v.2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

History--Sources.

History.

Great Britain--History--Stuarts, 1603-1714--Sources.

Great Britain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (596 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Report on the Manuscripts of the Marquess of Downshire. Preserved at Easthampstead Park, Berks. Volume II

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2012.

Summary:

This volume is a historical report on the manuscripts of the Marquess of Downshire, specifically focusing on the papers of William Trumbull the Elder from 1605 to 1610. It provides insights into Trumbull’s diplomatic career, including his roles as ambassador's secretary and resident in Brussels. The text details his work under Thomas Edmondes, his correspondence with key figures, and his challenges during his tenure, such as health issues and professional uncertainties. Edited posthumously by E.K. Purnell and A.B. Hinds, this work offers a detailed account of early 17th-century diplomacy and political affairs. It is intended for historians, researchers, and readers interested in British history and archival studies. Generated by AI.

Contents:

TITLE PAGE

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

CORRIGENDA

CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF PAPERS

MANUSCRIPTS OF THE MARQUESS OF DOWNSHIRE: Papers of William Trumbull the Elder

1605

1606

1607

January

February

March

April

May

July

August

September

December

1608

June

October

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Notes:

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ISBN:

9781554935581

155493558X

OCLC:

1498702015