Autograph letters signed from Leonard Woods, London, to Frederick Brown [manuscript], 1868 January-July.

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Autograph letters signed from Leonard Woods, London, to Frederick Brown [manuscript], 1868 January-July.

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The letters concern Woods' research in England, including the topic of Sir Ferdinando Gorges. He also mentions Gorges' nephew, Francis Champernowne, and meeting with Sir Thomas Phillipps. Letters (1-3) addressed "My dear Sir" and (4-5) are addressed "My dear friend." All are addressed from London, Brunswick House Hotel, Hanover Square. Correspondent's name comes from a note with the letters (now in worksheet file).

5 items ; 21 x 13 cm to 22 x 14 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7541435

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872

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English antiquary and collector. He began collecting while at Rugby School and Oxford. On inheriting his father's estate at Middle Hill in Worcestershire, Phillipps embarked on a career of collecting manuscripts and books. His collection of manuscripts eventually numbered over 60,000 items. During Continental trips in the 1820s Phillipps bought heavily, and back in England he continued to do so, often buying up entire estate libraries at auction. He collected Eastern, Greek and Lat...

Brown, Frederick, 1815-1886

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Woods, Leonard, 1807-1878

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Champernowne, Francis, 1614-1687

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Resident of Champernowne's Island in Kittery, Me. From the description of Francis Champernowne's will, 1686 Nov. 16. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 71129485 ...

Brown, Frederick, 1815-1886

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Gorges, Ferdinando, Sir, 1565?-1647

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Lord proprietor of the province of Maine in New England. From the description of Sir Ferdinando Gorges grant from Charles I, 1640 Apr. 3. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 276123025 ...