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Autograph letter signed from John Lewys, Ledston, to John Morris and Robert Clayton, London [manuscript], 1670 August 6.

Lewys, John, -1671, sender.; Clayton, Robert, Sir, 1629-1707, addressee.; Morris, John, -1682, addressee.; Clayton and Morris.
1670
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Title
Autograph letter signed from John Lewys, Ledston, to John Morris and Robert Clayton, London [manuscript], 1670 August 6.
Created/published
Ledston, England, 1670 August 6.
Description
1 item (1 leaf) ; 36 x 23 cm
Associated name
Lewys, John, -1671, sender.
Clayton, Robert, Sir, 1629-1707, addressee.
Morris, John, -1682, addressee.
Clayton and Morris.
Summary
Concerns money owed to him following the arrival of the "John and Margrett," stating that payment has been delayed because of a dispute between the East India Company and William Mainstone. A postscript refers to a report of "Sundry Fires that hath been in Diu[er]s places of the Citty."
Note
Year based on arrival of the John and Margaret in London, 1670.

Address panel: For John Morriss Esq. and Alderman Clayton in Austin fryers pr[e]sent, London.
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
Great Britain -- England -- Ledston.
Great Britain -- England -- London.

Call number
X.c.154 (2)
Folger accession
267595

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