Copy of letter from Sir Walter Raleigh to James I, King of England, September 24, 1618 [manuscript], 17th century?.
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Title
Copy of letter from Sir Walter Raleigh to James I, King of England, September 24, 1618 [manuscript], 17th century?.
Description
p. 229 and 271.
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Scope and content
Discusses his last voyage to Guiana and his troubles with the Spanish. Also includes copies of: his second testamentary note, October 29, 1618, (p. 229); speech before his execution, October 19 [i.e. 29], 1618, (p. 271); and poem written the night before his execution, first line: Even such is time that takes in trust (p. 229).
Note
Poem listed in the Folger First Line index.
Publications about material
Letter of September 24, 1618 printed in E. Edward's The life of Sir Walter Ralegh, 1868, v. 2, p. 368.
Second testamentary note October 29, 1618 printed in E. Edward's The life of Sir Walter Ralegh, 1868, v. 2, p. 494.
Speech before execution October 29, 1618 printed in E. Edward's The life of Sir Walter Ralegh, 1868, v. 1, p. 699. Differs considerable from this manuscript.
Second testamentary note October 29, 1618 printed in E. Edward's The life of Sir Walter Ralegh, 1868, v. 2, p. 494.
Speech before execution October 29, 1618 printed in E. Edward's The life of Sir Walter Ralegh, 1868, v. 1, p. 699. Differs considerable from this manuscript.
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V.b.303, p. 229 and 271