Autograph letters signed from John Norrys, Norwich, to Phillipo Corsini, London [manuscript], 1589-1598.

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Autograph letters signed from John Norrys, Norwich, to Phillipo Corsini, London [manuscript], 1589-1598.

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Contains 22 letters discussing the costs, quantity and shipment method of wares sent between Norwich and London, including baize (wool), say (a fine cloth resembling serge) and other cloths, stockings, carpets, herring, currants, corn, wheat, wines from Cognac, white wines, Muscadine wines, wax, and other products. Also, Norrys discusses the possibility of dyeing the textiles being sent (30), and includes information on the outstanding debts of Lewys Cantyn (21, 26).

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Gerini, Bernardo, fl. 1589-1595

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Cantyn, Lewys, fl. 1589-1598

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Norrys, John, fl. 1589-1598

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Corsini, Phillipo, -1601

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Phillipo Corsini came from Italy to London in 1559 and within 10 years he was the largest importer in England of European goods, as well as being a substantial exporter. In 1579 he was joined by his younger brother Bartholomew. They operated their business on Gratious Street (later renamed Gracechurch Street) in London. From the description of Letters to Phillipo Corsini and Bartholomew de Barnarde Corsini from various correspondents [manuscript], 1585-1598. (Folger Shakespeare Libra...

Rand, Thomas, fl. 1591

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