1. Add MS 21500
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 21500
- Title:
- AUTOGRAPH letters from Thomas Carte, the historian, including a receipt of payment for his "History of the Life of James, Duke of Ormonde," to Corbet Kynaston, M.P. for co. Salop; 10 July, 1728- 4 July, 1738. At f. 123 is a prospectus of the writer's "History of England," with names of subscribers. The book-plate of Sir John Bickerton Williams, Knt., June, 1823, is on f. 1. Paper. Quarto.
- Scope & Content:
- Corbet Kynaston, MP: for Salop. Letters to, from T. Carte: 1728-1738. Thomas Carte: Letters to C. Kynaston: 1728-1738. includes: f. 62 Cotton Library: Account of its condition after the fire, by T. Carte: 1732. f. 123 Thomas Carte: Prospectus of his "History of England,": 1738.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 10 Jul 1728-4 Jul 1738
- Extent:
- 1 item