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Letter from Ralph Adderley I to Sir Nicholas Bagnal, marshal (of army) in Ireland, 1567 April 10

 Item — Box: L.a.1-L.a.50
Identifier: L.a.2

Scope and Contents

Asks him to watch over John Bagot, Richard's brother, who is going to Ireland to sow his wild oats, that he may not fall into any penury. His brother is a sober gentleman, as highly thought of as any esquire not exceeding 300 marks land within three shires. (Phrase "white lie" in line 9 is earliest recorded use, as of 2017).

Dates

  • 1567 April 10

Availability

Collection is open for research.

Repository Details

Part of the Folger Shakespeare Library Repository

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