Antoine Olivier letter to Robert Beale
Dates
- Creation: 1572 October 31
Creator
- Beale, Robert, 1541-1601 (correspondent, Person)
Biographical / Historical
Robert Beale (1541-1601) served as ambassador to France starting in 1570, special envoy of queen Elizabeth to the German Lutheran princes 1576, Secretary of State 1578 and 1581-1583, and was in parliament from Dorchester in 1586 and 1588. In addition, he served under Leicester in 1588 in the Netherlands probably with the transport department. As a scholar he is known for two books which maintain the principle of toleration and for works glorifying marriage and women.
Extent
1 sheet (1 page) ; 32 x 21 cm
Language of Materials
French, Middle (ca.1400-1600)
General Note
Autographed, signed letter from Olivier, with address to Beale on the verso. In French, written from Flushing (Zeeland), Netherlands, 31 October 1572. A very detailed, fact-filled report on the political and military situation in the Northern Netherlands, particularly the activities of the Dutch rebels.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States