Copy of letters between Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, and Sir George Radcliffe, 1641 [manuscript], 17th century.

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Copy of letters between Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, and Sir George Radcliffe, 1641 [manuscript], 17th century.

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Undated copy, in the hand of George Radcliffe, of the last letters between Strafford and himself. First portion consists of a copy of Radcliffe's words of comfort leading up to Strafford's execution. Second portion is a copy of Strafford's last letter to Radcliffe, in which he instructs "if [th]e debts cannot otherwise be discharde, the landes in Kildare may be sold." Also indicates that that "the King sayth he will give all my estate to my sonne," but requests that his daughter receive a portion as was intended by his will. Annotation in the margin reads: "this is a true copy of my last to my lorde, and of his to me. Geo. Radcliffe. Examinat[e?] [par] me H[e?]n. Watkins."

2 leaves ; 30 x 21 cm.

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Radcliffe, George, Sir, 1593-1657

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Epithet: of Stowe MS 424 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000799.0x000049 Sir George Radcliffe was born circa 1593 in Yorkshire, England, son of Nicholas and Margaret Radcliffe. In 1609 he began studies at Oxford University, receiving his B.A. in 1612. He was a clerk at Gray's Inn for six years. In 1628 Radcliffe became King's Attorney in the Council of the North, and in 1633, a member of the Council. In 1639 he...

Strafford, Thomas Wentworth, earl of, 1593-1641

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The complex political career of Thomas Wentworth Strafford began in Parliament, where he opposed war with Spain. After losing influence, he realigned himself in support of King Charles I, and was made baron and viscount and ultimately Lord Deputy of Ireland. His success in Ireland was marred by ruthless methods, contributing to his lack of popularity among his peers. Recalled by Charles as an advisor in the war with Scotland, Strafford was accused of treason and beheaded on 12 May 1641, with Cha...