BS/1/25/1
Reference code
BS/1/25/1
Level of description
File
Title
Letter from Bishop Henchman to James Harris Annoucing the Delivery of Sealed Book of Common Prayer, 1663
Date
13 Apr 1663
Quantity & Format
1 sheet
Description
Short letter from Bishop Henchman addressed to 'Brother' (on the revese the letter is addressed to Mr James Harris in the Close in Sarum. The letter tells Mr Harris to expect delivery of a wooden box containing the Book of Common Prayer and 'the Great Seal of England.' Henchman also gives the cost of the book and seal and writes that arrangements for its delivery are ordered by an Act of Parliament.
A transcriptoin is available.
Language
English
Physical Characteristics
Material: paper, wax
Keywords
Henchman, Humprey
Harris, James
Harris, James