Biscoe newsletters, 1696-1706.

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Biscoe newsletters, 1696-1706.

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Sixty-two manuscript newsletters, from July 1696 to July 1706, sent to the Maunsell family by John Biscoe. Topics include activity in both Houses of Parliament; diplomacy and warfare; Marlborough's campaigns; and the union of England with Scotland. Accompanied by typewritten and carbon transcripts, as well as notes and notecards relating to the study and collection of the newsletters.

0.63 linear feet (2 boxes)

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8018164

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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