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Bagot, William Bagot, Baron, 1773-1856. Letters to and from Col. William Legge, transcribed from the originals in the possession of William Fourth Earl of Dartmouth, 1816-1817.

Title: Letters to and from Col. William Legge, transcribed from the originals in the possession of William Fourth Earl of Dartmouth, 1816-1817.

Manuscripts, in a single hand, containing copies of 373 letters arranged in chronological order and dated between 1641 and 1688, and extra-illustrated with many prints and drawings, primarily engraved portraits of the correspondents. The letters in the first volume are addressed to William Legge, and mainly discuss political and military activities, including tactics during the English Civil War; correspondents include Sir William Davenant and King Charles I. This volume also contains numerous letters concerning the marriage negotations of John Butler, 1st Earl of Gowran, the son of the Duke of Ormonde. The letters are annotated in red ink. The work is prefaced by a letter to William, 4th Earl of Dartmouth, by Bagot, Dartmouth's relative. The second volume contains letters addressed to Legge's son, George Legge, 1st Baron Dartmouth, which primarily concern political affairs. Many letters are from James II, which refer to his exile and his attempts to return to England. Others mention the Rye House Plot; congratulate Dartmouth on becoming Master of the Ordinance; and discuss opposition to King Charles II. Several letters request Dartmouth's help in releasing Philip, Baron Wharton from the Tower. The third volume contains letters addressed to Baron Dartmouth, which primarily concern preparations for a naval resistance to the expected invasion by William, Prince of Orange. Letters include instructions from the Admiralty naming Dartmouth an Admiral of the fleet and instructing him to oppose William's landing; and letters from James II and Samuel Pepys providing rumors and information on the movements of William's fleet.

ArchivalResource: 3 vols. ; 38 x 23 cm.

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William Upcott papers, 1650-1881.

Title: William Upcott papers, 1650-1881.

Papers of the English collector William Upcott concerning his collecting.

ArchivalResource: 3 volumes (.6 linear ft.)

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Monroe, James, 1758-1831. Letter to Thomas Swann regarding "... our suit with Legg" [manuscript] 1817 April 26.

Title: Letter to Thomas Swann regarding "... our suit with Legg" [manuscript] 1817 April 26.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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Monck, George, Duke of Albemarle, 1608-1670. Letter signed : [n.p.], to Col. William Legge, 1663 Mar. 3.

Title: Letter signed : [n.p.], to Col. William Legge, 1663 Mar. 3.

Being an order for ammunition.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; (8vo)

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Copies of letters to and from Col. William Legge, transcribed from the originals in the possession of William Fourth Earl of Dartmouth, during the years 1816 and 1817, by William, 2nd Lord Bagot.

Title: Copies of letters to and from Col. William Legge, transcribed from the originals in the possession of William Fourth Earl of Dartmouth, during the years 1816 and 1817, by William, 2nd Lord Bagot.

Autograph MS. Contains copies of 373 letters, illustrated with prints and drawings.

ArchivalResource: 4 vols. ; 38 x 23 cm.

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England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II). Copy of letters patent from Charles II to William Legge, on behalf of Davenant and Killigrew, March 31, 1664 [manuscript], 19th century.

Title: Copy of letters patent from Charles II to William Legge, on behalf of Davenant and Killigrew, March 31, 1664 [manuscript], 19th century.

License to new build...one theatre...and erect a company and a nursery...under the general supervision of Thomas Killigrew and Sir William Davenant.

ArchivalResource: 4 leaves.

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Compton, William, Sir, 1625-1663. Document signed : Tower [London], to Col. William Legge, 1662 June 29 or [24].

Title: Document signed : Tower [London], to Col. William Legge, 1662 June 29 or [24].

Concerning certain iron guns taken from a ship commanded by Captain Frederick Cooke while in the service of His Majesty.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; (fol.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270889791 View