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Antoine Olivier letter to Robert Beale

 Digital Record
Identifier: VMSS457_I3_O1
Image of Antoine Olivier letter to Robert Beale
Image of Antoine Olivier letter to Robert Beale

Dates

  • 1572 October 31

Creator

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

Contact:
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