Autograph letter signed from William Cecil, Baron Burghley, to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester [manuscript], 1571 August 11.

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Autograph letter signed from William Cecil, Baron Burghley, to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester [manuscript], 1571 August 11.

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Regarding travel plans and the upcoming arrival of Monsieur de Foix, escorted by Lord Buckhurst. A postscript refers to Leicester's orders for the departure of the Bishops of Bath (Gilbert Berkeley) and Ely (Richard Cox). He writes from the house of "My L[ord] of Oxford" (Edward De Vere).

2 leaves ; 32 x 23 cm.

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