"A discourse by Sir John Norreys concerning the Lowe Countreyes"
MS. Rawl. C. 836
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
"A discourse by Sir John Norreys concerning the Lowe Countreyes"
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. C. 836
Summary
[This title is prefixed by Thomas Rawlinson, who adds, "N.B. This is the old title."] Addressed to Q. Elizabeth.
Beg. "Moste sacred Queene, although it may seme."
Tanner in his account of Sir J. Norris in the Bibliotheca Britannica, has the following notice of this book: "Scripsit A.D. 1587, A discourse persuading the Queen to continue her succours to the United States, and not to make peace with Spain. Pr. 'Most gracious queen, although it may seme.' MS. penes Dr. Rivers, e coll. Omn. Anim. Oxon."
The MS. does not appear in Thomas Rawlinson's sale catalogue.
Date
1588
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper, in quarto
Physical extent
9 Leaves
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Collection contents
Rawlinson C: History, Theology
"A discourse by Sir John Norreys concerning the Lowe Countreyes"
