MISCELLANEOUS original letters, many of which relate to literary and scientific matters, with a few papers, etc.; 1690-1873. The names of all the writers are given in the index. Included are:- Sir Robert Southwell [Secretary of State for Ireland] to ... 1690-1873

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MISCELLANEOUS original letters, many of which relate to literary and scientific matters, with a few papers, etc.; 1690-1873. The names of all the writers are given in the index. Included are:- Sir Robert Southwell [Secretary of State for Ireland] to ... 1690-1873

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