Copy of letter from Sir Walter Raleigh to James I, King of England, September 24, 1618 [manuscript], 17th century?

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Copy of letter from Sir Walter Raleigh to James I, King of England, September 24, 1618 [manuscript], 17th century?

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Discusses his last voyage to Guiana and his troubles with the Spanish. Also includes copies of: his second testamentary note, October 29, 1618, (p. 229); speech before his execution, October 19 [i.e. 29], 1618, (p. 271); and poem written the night before his execution, first line: Even such is time that takes in trust (p. 229).

p. 229 and 271.

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