Book of warrants for passing grants from the King [manuscript], 1605-1609.

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Book of warrants for passing grants from the King [manuscript], 1605-1609.

Book, kept by Bacon's secretary, of warrants authorizing grants drawn up by Bacon as King's Counsel and then as Solicitor-General on behalf of the Crown, with Bacon's docket or summary of the grant for the King to see. Also includes transcripts of documents emanating from the Earl of Salisbury and Sir Julius Caesar.

72 leaves ; 30 x 20 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7656954

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