"A book containing his majesty's orders for the government of the bedchamber and the private lodgings, under the charge of the groome of the stole, as were made by his majesty's royall predecessors, which said orders are now revived and confirmed, according to his majesty's pleasure, in the first year of his majesty's reigne, 1689: the earl of Portland being then groom of the stole, and first gentleman of his majesty's bedchamber."
MS. Rawl. A. 142
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Title
"A book containing his majesty's orders for the government of the bedchamber and the private lodgings, under the charge of the groome of the stole, as were made by his majesty's royall predecessors, which said orders are now revived and confirmed, according to his majesty's pleasure, in the first year of his majesty's reigne, 1689: the earl of Portland being then groom of the stole, and first gentleman of his majesty's bedchamber."
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. A. 142
Summary
Signed by the king, on the first page with his name in full, and on the rest with his initials.
Date
1689
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper, in folio
Physical extent
12 Leaves
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Collection contents
Rawlinson A: English History
"A book containing his majesty's orders for the government of the bedchamber and the private lodgings, under the charge of the groome of the stole, as were made by his majesty's royall predecessors, which said orders are now revived and confirmed, according to his majesty's pleasure, in the first year of his majesty's reigne, 1689: the earl of Portland being then groom of the stole, and first gentleman of his majesty's bedchamber."
