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Autograph letter signed from John Fowke, Livorno, to Robert Clayton, London [manuscript], 1688 July 26.

Fowke, John (Merchant of Livorno), sender.; Clayton, Robert, Sir, 1629-1707, addressee.; Clayton and Morris.
1688
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Title
Autograph letter signed from John Fowke, Livorno, to Robert Clayton, London [manuscript], 1688 July 26.
Created/published
Livorno, Italy, 1688.
Description
1 item (1 leaf) ; 32 x 21 cm
Associated name
Fowke, John (Merchant of Livorno), sender.
Clayton, Robert, Sir, 1629-1707, addressee.
Clayton and Morris.
Summary
Concerns accounts, specifically for sales of buffalo hides (for the account of the executors of John Wyse) and jars of oil. Also gives news of recent disturbances in Algiers (the French "have thrown bombs 4000 into Argear & each party have shott away a great many slaves")
Note
Addressed: To the Right Worshipfull Sr. Robert Clayton in London.

Endorsed: dated the 6 July 1688 from Jno. fouck of Legorne. Answered the 7 Septemb[er] 1688.

Red wax seal.
Source of acquisition
One of seven letters to Clayton and Morris from various correspondents, England, 1667-1688, acquired from Bonhams in 2012 (Auction 20139, lot 16) PO: D8500.
Genre/form
Letters (correspondence)
Manuscripts (documents)
Place of creation/publication
Italy -- Livorno.
Great Britain -- England -- London.

Call number
X.c.154 (6)
Folger accession
267595

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