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Letters and papers mostly addressed to Sir Edward Hoby, the diplomatist and controversialist., 1550-1638.

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Identifier: Adv.MS.34.2.15

Scope and Contents

In 1594, Hoby was granted letters patent to buy and provide wool for sale in England. Most of the correspondence is dated 1602 and concerns the issue of licences to deal in wool, and the fees to be paid. There are also a few papers concerning the hiring of boats to transport coal in the Midlands, 1636.

Dates

  • Creation: 1550-1638.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (76 folios. Folio and under.)

Existence and Location of Copies

Microfilm available: Mf.Sec.MSS.1003.

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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