Expenses of the diet provided to Court of Star Chamber during Easter term signed by Sir Christopher Hatton and Lord Burghley [manuscript], 1591.

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Expenses of the diet provided to Court of Star Chamber during Easter term signed by Sir Christopher Hatton and Lord Burghley [manuscript], 1591.

Food provided for 8 dinners, with cost of each item, and list of persons present. Also general domestic expenses connected with serving the meals.

10 leaves.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7610147

Folger Shakespeare Library

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