Autograph letter signed from Sir Ralph Winwood, Newmarket, to Christiaan Huygens, Secretary to the Council of the United Provinces [manuscript], 1614? February 25.
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Title
Autograph letter signed from Sir Ralph Winwood, Newmarket, to Christiaan Huygens, Secretary to the Council of the United Provinces [manuscript], 1614? February 25.
Description
2 leaves ; 27 x 19 cm
Associated name
Winwood, Ralph, Sir, 1563?-1617, correspondent.
Huygens, Christiaan, 1551-1624, addressee.
Huygens, Christiaan, 1551-1624, addressee.
Scope and content
Letter of introduction for the new ambassador to The Hague.
Language Note
In French.
Note
Signed: Rodelphe Winwood. Dated: 25 de Febrier. Addressed to: Monsieur Huyghens. Seal intact.
1 bifolium.
1 bifolium.
Historical background
Ralph Winwood held the post of English resident at The Hague from July 1603 until March 1614, although he returned to England in September 1613. Sir Henry Wotton was the ambassador-extraordinary to the Dutch republic from 1614 to 1615.
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Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- Newmarket (Suffolk)
Item Details
Call number
X.c.77
Folger-specific note
Adopted by Paul T. Ruxin, Acquisitions Night 2009.
Folger accession
264330