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Report on the Manuscripts of the Earl of Ancaster, Preserved at Grimsthorpe : Historical Manuscripts Commission.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Commission, Historical Manuscripts, author, issuing body.
- Series:
- Report on the Manuscripts of the Earl of Ancaster Preserved at Grimsthorpe Series
- Report on the Manuscripts of the Earl of Ancaster Preserved at Grimsthorpe Series ; v.1
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- History--Sources.
- History.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (636 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2016.
- Summary:
- This report, prepared by the Historical Manuscripts Commission and edited by Mrs. S. C. Lomas, examines the manuscripts preserved at Grimsthorpe by the Earl of Ancaster. It includes an extensive collection of historical documents spanning from the Elizabethan era to the 18th century, such as letters, deeds, inventories, and household accounts. The manuscripts provide valuable insights into the lives of prominent figures, including Peregrine Bertie ('the stout Lord Willoughby'), his son Robert, and the first Earl of Lindsey. These documents feature correspondence with notable historical figures like Queen Elizabeth I, Sir Francis Walsingham, and Charles I, as well as records of family history, local politics, and cultural practices. The collection is a significant resource for understanding English noble lineage, historical governance, and social customs. Intended for historians, researchers, and those interested in genealogy or archival studies, the report highlights the historical importance of these manuscripts in preserving the legacy of the Willoughby and Bertie families. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- TITLE PAGE
- CONTENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- MANUSCRIPTS OF THE EARL OF ANCASTER
- I: Correspondence (1550-1796)
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- 1570s
- 1580s
- 1580
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- 1589
- 1590s
- 1600s
- 1610s
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- 1650s
- 1660s
- 1680s
- 1690s
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- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781554939893
- 1554939895
- OCLC:
- 1470855821
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