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Folio 138. Letter dated at London from James Sloane to Sir Joseph Williamson at Cobham...

Catalogue reference: SP 31/3/70

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This record is about the Folio 138. Letter dated at London from James Sloane to Sir Joseph Williamson at Cobham... dating from 1687 Sept 8 in the series Secretaries of State: State Papers Domestic, James II. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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SP 31/3/70
Date
1687 Sept 8
Description

Folio 138. Letter dated at London from James Sloane to Sir Joseph Williamson at Cobham Hall reporting the death of Mr Best, the solicitor in Chancery and in light of which he advises Sir Joseph to secure his papers that were in Best's possession 'before they be embezzled or come to the perusal of persons whom you would not have meddle with them' and to prevent any surprise being sprung on Sir Joseph before the Master. Rooke says he knows that Sir Joseph has one adversary who is vigilant.

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The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
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https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C18485473/

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Secretaries of State: State Papers Domestic, James II

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