Autograph statement and letter signed from William Oldys to Sir Peter Thompson, Knt. [manuscript], ca. 1750-1755.

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Autograph statement and letter signed from William Oldys to Sir Peter Thompson, Knt. [manuscript], ca. 1750-1755.

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(1), an undated statement (ca. 1750) sent to Sir Peter Thompson, is an account of his financial dealings with the Earl of Oxford. (2), a letter to Thompson dated May 11, 1755, refers to his receiving his patent [for the post of Norroy king-at-arms] and asks for money for his Herald's coat.

2 items ; 19 x 16 cm.

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Thompson, Peter, 1698-1770

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Oldys, William, 1696-1761

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Oxford, Edward Harley, earl of, 1689-1741

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English collector. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Wimpole, to an unidentified correspondent, 1733 Nov. 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270611475 British public official, statesman and collector of manuscripts. From the description of Collection of Harleian MSS., 1592-1728. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78407665 ...