Letter, 1695 June 25
Scope and Contents
The Lords Justices, Whitehall, to the Duke of Devonshire, "Lieutenant of his Majesty's Forrest or chace of Needwood." Orders no more killing of deer in the forest of Needwood so that the condition of the number of game will improve and be an acceptable place for the King's disport. Signed by Thomas Tenison, Archbishop of Canterbury; John Somers; Thomas Herbert, Earl of Pembroke; Charles Talbot, Duke of Shrewsbury; Charles Sackville, earl of Dorsett; Sydney Godolphin' and James Vernon. 1 p. LS.
Dates
- Creation: 1695 June 25
Creator
- From the Collection: Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694 (Person)
- From the Collection: Pullen, Louise Rowe (Person)
- From the Collection: William III, King of England, 1650-1702 (Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 3.50 Linear Feet
Language
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: French
From the Collection: Dutch; Flemish
From the Collection: Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository