Autograph letter signed from Gilbert and Mary Talbot, Goodrich Castle, Herefordshire, to George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury [manuscript], 1575/6 January 12.
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Title
Autograph letter signed from Gilbert and Mary Talbot, Goodrich Castle, Herefordshire, to George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury [manuscript], 1575/6 January 12.
Description
2 leaves ; 32 x 23 cm
Associated name
Shrewsbury, Gilbert Talbot, Earl of, 1552-1616, correspondent.
Shrewsbury, Mary Talbot, Countess of, 1557-1632, correspondent.
Shrewsbury, George Talbot, Earl of, approximately 1522-1590, addressee.
Shrewsbury, Mary Talbot, Countess of, 1557-1632, correspondent.
Shrewsbury, George Talbot, Earl of, approximately 1522-1590, addressee.
Scope and content
Reports on money matters and projects at Goodrich Castle, including estate revenue, the installation of an iron furnace, the price of iron, fees for installing a water pump, and servants; as well as asks his father's direction when Parliament begins.
Note
Signed: Gilbert Talbott, Mary Talbott. Dated: At Godrydche your L. castell this xijth of Jan 1575. Addressed: To my Lorde y father. Bearer is the 6th Earl's sergeant at Irchingfield.
Includes typed transcription, corrected in pencil.
1 bifolium.
Number 230 in red on leaf 1r. Letters RRZ typed on verso of letter and transcription.
Includes typed transcription, corrected in pencil.
1 bifolium.
Number 230 in red on leaf 1r. Letters RRZ typed on verso of letter and transcription.
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Digital image(s) of Folger Shakespeare Library X.c.76
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- Herefordshire.
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Call number
X.c.76
Folger accession
264086