Identity area
Reference code
GB 2014 WS-01-MSS-13
Title
Autograph of Sir Walter Raleigh with a portion of a document relative to Port dues
Date(s)
- Late 16th century (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 framed manuscript
Context area
Name of creator
Repository
Archival history
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Must date to the reign of Elizabeth I ; document is an indenture part-printed in civilite type. Cf. ESTC S92130 (image https://devonassoc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Ralegh-wine-licence.jpg), which is the same form, in connection with sale of wine licences, signed by Ralegh with an identical signature. See also https://devonassoc.org.uk/devoninfo/ralegh-miscellanea-1909/