1. Add MS 40677
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 40677
- Title:
- A collection of late 17th cent. English diplomatic Cypher- Keys, arranged as follows 1. Key endorsed "Cypher between Mr Secretary Trevor [i.e. Sir John Trevor, Sec. of State 1668-1672] & S^r W[illia]m Godolphin [Ambassador to Spain 1671-16781 Now with Mr Secry. Couentry" [i.e. Henry Coventry, Sec. of State 1672-1679]. Two double sheets, [1671]. f. 1 b. 2. Key endorsed "Cypher with the Gentleman in Holland. 1672" [? Captain Silas Taylor, Storekeeper at Harwich]. f. 5 b. 3. Cypher-Keys...
- Scope & Content:
- Cyphers: English diplomatic cypherkeys: circ. 1670-1688. includes: f. 1 b Sir William Godolphin: Key to his cypher with Sir J. Trevor and H. Coventry [circ. 1671-1672].f. 1 b Henry Coventry, Secretary of State: Key to his cypher with Sir W. Godolphin: [circ. 1671-1672].f. 1 b Sir John Tr...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and French
- Date Range:
- Late 17th century
- Extent:
- 1 item