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Autograph statement and letter signed from William Oldys to Sir Peter Thompson, Knt [manuscript], ca. 1750-1755.

Oldys, William, 1696-1761, sender.; Thompson, Peter, 1698-1770, addressee.
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Title
Autograph statement and letter signed from William Oldys to Sir Peter Thompson, Knt [manuscript], ca. 1750-1755.
Description
2 items ; 19 x 16 cm
Associated name
Oldys, William, 1696-1761, sender.
Thompson, Peter, 1698-1770, addressee.
Scope and content
(1), an undated statement (ca. 1750) sent to Sir Peter Thompson, is an account of his financial dealings with the Earl of Oxford. (2), a letter to Thompson dated May 11, 1755, refers to his receiving his patent [for the post of Norroy king-at-arms] and asks for money for his Herald's coat.
Note
Bifolia.
Source of acquisition
Purchased from Benjamin, 1926.
Genre/form
Letters (correspondence)
Manuscripts (documents)

Call number
Y.c.1995 (1-2)
Folger accession
cs1595

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