1. Add MS 28569
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 28569
- Title:
- CORRESPONDENCE of the families of Savile, Earl of Halifax, and Finch, Earl of Nottingham, and their connections, 1626-1720. Included are also letters from other persons, generally referring to members of the families, and many of which are addressed to Sir Robert Southwell, Secretary of State in Ireland. At f. 36 is a letter from William Blathwayt, afterwards Secretary at War, giving an account of the quarrel between the Duke of Monmouth and Lord Halifax; 27 May, 1682. With additional copies...
- Scope & Content:
- Savile family; of Thornhill: Letters and papers: 17th cent. includes: f. 3 Frances Finch, wife of Sir H Finch, Speaker of the House of Commons: Letter to her mother: 1626. f. 5 General Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Baron Fairfax: Letter to the Governor of Thornhill Hall: 1648.: Copy. ff. 7-20 Anne Savil...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and French
- Date Range:
- 1626-1720
- Extent:
- 1 item