Autograph letters signed from John Norrys, Norwich, to Phillipo Corsini, London [manuscript], 1589-1598.

22 items.

Contains 22 letters discussing the costs, quantity and shipment method of wares sent between Norwich and London, including baize (wool), say (a fine cloth resembling serge) and other cloths, stockings, carpets, herring, currants, corn, wheat, wines from Cognac, white wines, Muscadine wines, wax, and other products. Also, Norrys discusses the possibility of dyeing the textiles being sent (30), and includes information on the outstanding debts of Lewys Cantyn (21, 26).

While all of the letters (excepting one) are addressed on the address leaf to Phillipo Corsini, many of the letters start with the salutation, "Mr. Barnard." Only letters 29-33 have the salutation to Mr. Corsini. One letter (20) is addressed to Thomas Rand on the address leaf, while the salutation is to "Mr. Barnard." Barnard was Corsini's nephew Barnardo, son of Maria and Octavio Gerini, who worked in Gratious Street with his uncle until he went to run the Corsini office in Middleburg.
X.c.55 (13): Dated: Norwich this 24 of Novem[ber]. Signed: Jno Norrys. Addressed: 1589 To his Louynge frynd Mr Phillip Corsynj marchaunt stranger in London. 1 leaf ; 31 x 21 cm.
X.c.55 (14): Dated: Norwich this 22 of Juni. Signed: John Norrys. Addressed: 1590 To his Louynge frynd Mr Phillip Corsynj marchaunt stranger of London. 1 leaf ; 31 x 21 cm. Includes partial transcription.
X.c.55 (15): Dated: Norwich this 14th of September. Signed: John Norrys. Addressed: 1590 To hys Louynge frynd Mr Phillip Corsynj marchaunt stranger in London. 1 leaf ; 16 x 21 cm.
X.c.55 (16): Dated: Norwich this 1 of maij 1591. Signed: Jno Norrys. Addressed: 1591 To his Louynge frind Mr Phillip Corsinj marchaunt stranger in London. 1 leaf ; 28 x 20 cm.
X.c.55 (17): Dated: Norw[i]ch this 10 of Januarij 1591. Signed: Jno Norrys. Addressed: 1591 To hys Louynge frind Mr Phillip Corsinj marchaunt stranger in London gyve this. 1 leaf ; 28 x 20 cm.
X.c.55 (18): Dated: Norw[i]ch this 5th of march. Signed: Jno Norrys. Addressed: 1591 To hys Louynge frynd Mr Phillip Corsinj marchaunt stranger in London. 1 leaf ; 28 x 20 cm.
X.c.55 (19): Dated: Norwich this 25th of Aprill. Signed: Jno Norrys. Addressed: 1591 To hys Louynge frind Mr Phillip Corsinj marchant stranger in London. 1 leaf ; 28 x 20 cm.
X.c.55 (20): Dated: Norwich this 9th of maij. Signed: Jno Norrys. Addressed: 1591 To hys Louynge frind Mr Thomas Rand in London. Salutation: Mr. Barnard. 1 leaf ; 28 x 20 cm.
X.c.55 (21): Dated: Norwich this 27th of Junij. Signed: Jno Norrys. Addressed: 1591 To hys Louyng frynd Mr Phillip Corsinj marchant stranger in London. 1 leaf ; 28 x 20 cm.
X.c.55 (22): Dated: Norwich this 14th of August. Signed: Jno Norrys. Addressed: 1591 To hys Louynge frind Mr Phillip Corsinj marchant straunger in London. 1 leaf ; 28 x 20 cm.
X.c.55 (23): Dated: Norwich this 26 of Septembre. Signed: Jno Norrys. Addressed: 1591 To hys Louynge frynd Mr Phillip Corsinj marchant straunger in London. 1 leaf ; 28 x 20 cm.
X.c.55 (24): Dated: Norwich this 17th of October. Signed: Jno Norrys. Addressed: 1591 To hys Louynge frynd Mr Phillip Corsinj marchant stranger in London. 1 leaf ; 28 x 21 cm.
X.c.55 (25): Dated: this 17th of Novembre. Signed: Jno Norrys. Addressed: 1591 To hys Louynge frynd Mr Phillip Corsinj marchant stranger in London. 1 leaf ; 28 x 20 cm.
X.c.55 (26): Dated: Norw[i]ch this 3 of Aprill. Signed: Jno Norrys. Addressed: 1592 To hys Louyinge frynd Mr. Phillip Corsinj marchant straunger in London. 1 leaf ; 28 x 20 cm.
X.c.55 (27): Dated: Norw[i]ch this 26 of Juni. Signed: Jno Norrys. Addressed: 1592 To hys Louynge frynd Mr Phillip Corsinj marchaunt straunger in London. 1 leaf ; 28 x 20 cm.
X.c.55 (28): Dated: Norwich this 24th of November. Signed: Jno Norrys. Addressed: 1595 To hys Louynge frend Mr Phillip Corsinj marchant stranger in London. 1 leaf ; 31 x 21 cm. Endorsed.
X.c.55 (29): Dated: Norwich this 10th of Januarij. Signed: Jno Norrys. Addressed: 1596 To hys Louynge frend Mr Phillip Corsinj marchant straunger in London. 1 leaf ; 31 x 21 cm. Endorsed.
X.c.55 (30): Dated: Norwich this 28th of march. Signed: Jno Norrys. Addressed: 1596 To my very good frend Mr Phillip Corsinj marchaunt straunger in London. 1 leaf ; 31 x 21 cm. Endorsed.
X.c.55 (31): Dated: Norwich this 12th of septembre. Signed: Jno Norrys. Addressed: 1597 To hys Louyng Frend Mr Phillip Corsinj marchaunt straunger in London. 1 leaf ; 31 x 21 cm. Endorsed.
X.c.55 (32): Dated: Norwich this 16th of december. Signed: Jno Norrys. Addressed: 1598 To hys Louynge Frynd Mr Phillip Corsinj marchant stranger in London. 1 leaf ; 31 x 21 cm. Includes seal. Endorsed.
X.c.55 (33): Dated: Norwich this 4th of december. Signed: Jno Norrys. Addressed to: 1598 To my very Louynge Frend Mr Phillip Corsinj marchaunt straunger in London. 1 leaf ; 30 x 20 cm. Includes partial seal. Endorsed.
X.c.55 (34): Dated: Norwich this 4th of Januarij. Signed: Jno Norrys. Addressed: 1589 To hys Louynge frynd Mr Phillip Corsynj marchant straunger in London. 1 leaf ; 31 x 21 cm.

Articles in The Philatelist and PJGB by Robson Lowe in May, July, September, 1984; January, March, November, 1985; January, May, July, September, 1986; and March 1987.

Formerly Folger MS Add 942.

Great Britain -- England -- Norwich.
Great Britain -- England -- London.

X.c.55 (13-34)

MS Add 942