LS to Roger Townshend; Utrecht

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Title: LS to Roger Townshend; Utrecht
Published / Created: 1586 Apr 11
Description: Letter by a member of the train of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, describing in detail "the firste exployte done by our Englishmen since our cominge" to the aid of the United Provinces. Heydon narrates a skirmish caused by Leicester's attempts to raise the siege of Graves, and the heroism of Sir John Norris. Includes estimates of dead and wounded, comparisons of the bravery of Dutch and English soldiers, and hopes for the relief of Nijmeghen and Zutphen. In secretary hand. Accompanied by: typed transcript. ACC.: 01.3.1
Provenance: Manuscripts acquired by gift or purchase from various sources. For further information, consult the curator.
Language: English

Repository

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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OSB MSS FILE

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File 19041

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Citation: [Author], [Title]. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.