1. Egerton MS 1788
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Egerton MS 1788
- Title:
- ORIGINAL letters from Charles I., when prisoner in Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight, to Henry Firebrace [afterwards knighted by Charles II.], relative to plans for his escape, the means of communication with his adherents, etc.; 23 Apr.-27 Dec. 1648, and n.d. Holograph, in a feigned hand; signed "J." and addressed "D." Included also also the following letters and papers:- 1. "D." [Henry Firebrace] to [Charles I.]; n.d., ff. 8, 23. 2. "N." [Jane, wife of Bromo Whorwood] to Henry Firebrac...
- Scope & Content:
- Sir Henry Firebrace: Correspondence with Charles I. at Carisbrooke, and other papers: 1648-1684. Charles I of England: Correspondence at Carisbrook with H. Firebrace: 1648. Carisbrook Castle, Isle of Wight: Letters from Charles I. to H. Firebrace, on his attempted escapes from: 1648. includes...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 25 Nov 1661
- Extent:
- 1 item