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Holograph letter from Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, to his sister Penelope, Lady Rich, c. 1590

MS. Don. c. 188

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Title

Holograph letter from Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, to his sister Penelope, Lady Rich, c. 1590

Shelfmark

MS. Don. c. 188

Summary

Holograph letter from Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, to his sister Penelope, Lady Rich, c. 1590

Date

c.1590

Language

English

Physical extent

1 leaf

Acquisition

Bought from Roy Davids, 1995 catalogue, item 46, with the support of the Friends of the Bodleian.

Subject

16th century

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  • Rich, Penelope, 1562?-1607

  • Devereux, Robert, 1566-1601, 2nd Earl of Essex

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