Copy of petition from Mary Wentworth Cavendish to James I, between circa 1603 and circa 1605 [manuscript], ca. 1615.

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Copy of petition from Mary Wentworth Cavendish to James I, between circa 1603 and circa 1605 [manuscript], ca. 1615.

For relief, being over 80 and having numerous children and grandchildren to support.

Leaf 15v.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7574425

Folger Shakespeare Library

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