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Folio 150. A letter from the Earl of Albemarle, dated at Newcastle House [Leicester...

Catalogue reference: SP 31/1/106

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This record is about the Folio 150. A letter from the Earl of Albemarle, dated at Newcastle House [Leicester... dating from 1685 Aug 4 in the series Secretaries of State: State Papers Domestic, James II. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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SP 31/1/106
Date
1685 Aug 4
Description

Folio 150. A letter from the Earl of Albemarle, dated at Newcastle House [Leicester fields, Middlesex] enquiring after the disposal of the lord lieutenancies of Devonshire and Essex. Mentions the militia, and how he has been obliged to keep them out four days longer then their lawful obligations. Also mentions that the King has granted him leave to retire to the country.

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Language
English
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Open Document, Open Description
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