Copy of letter from Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, to the Privy Council, ca. 1596? [manuscript], 17th century?

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Copy of letter from Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, to the Privy Council, ca. 1596? [manuscript], 17th century?

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Two copies of letter, both versions are the same as far as the lower part of part of the second page, then the texts diverge, that of leaf 45 being longer.

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Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1565-1601

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Frederick of Mömpelgard (d. 1608) became the Duke of Württemberg in 1593. Robert, Earl of Essex (1586-1601) was a favorite of Elizabeth I, Queen of England, and occupied a variety of military posts. However, after his failure as Lord Lieutenant and his defiance of the Queen, he was tried for treason and executed in 1601. From the description of [Letter] 1597 Feb. 22 [to Dom. Friderico Duci Wirtembergensi] / Essex. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 212211253 Essex's Azor...

England and Wales. Privy Council

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William Ellis was a member of the King's Council at York. From the description of Copy of order from Privy Council to Sir William Ellis, July 15, 1622 [manuscript], 17th century. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 693717199 Edward Southwell became clerk of the Privy Council in 1693. From the description of Papers of the Privy Council, compiled by Edward Southwell [manuscript], 1678-1718. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 503002061 ...