Copy of Certain precepts for the well ordering of a man's life, ca. 1584 [manuscript], ca. 1615.

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Copy of Certain precepts for the well ordering of a man's life, ca. 1584 [manuscript], ca. 1615.

Copy of William Cecil, Baron Burghley's precepts to his son Robert Cecil, later Earl of Salisbury. Printed as the first part of STC 4897-4899.

Leaves 56v-59r.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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