Copies of papers relating to the alleged abduction of one Jane Puckering from Greenwich by Joseph Welsh, and her confinement in a nunnery at Nieuport in Flanders
MS. Rawl. A. 2/1, pp. 1–15
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Copies of papers relating to the alleged abduction of one Jane Puckering from Greenwich by Joseph Welsh, and her confinement in a nunnery at Nieuport in Flanders
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. A. 2/1, pp. 1–15
Summary
Copies of papers relating to the alleged abduction of one Jane Puckering from Greenwich by Joseph Welsh, and her confinement in a nunnery at Nieuport in Flanders:
a French translation of a letter from her cousin Magdalene Smith, 23 Nov 1649;
another of a letter from one J. Gavenor (or Gravanor, as he is afterwards called);
a memorial to the King of Spain from Joseph Welsh, representing Jane Puckering to be his lawful wife;
a representation from the agent of the English parliament;
an order from the King of Spain referring the case to the Vicars of the diocese of Ypre for their advice thereupon, 12 Jan 1650.
Date
1649-1650
Language
English
French
Physical extent
1 item
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Collection contents
Rawlinson A: English History
Thurloe Papers, vol. ii, part 1
Copies of papers relating to the alleged abduction of one Jane Puckering from Greenwich by Joseph Welsh, and her confinement in a nunnery at Nieuport in Flanders
