BS/1/26/2
Reference code
BS/1/26/2
Level of description
File
Title
Letter concerning the vacancy of the Bishopric
Date
25 Nov 1665
Quantity & Format
1 sheet
Description
A letter to Gilbert Sheldon (1598-1677), Archbishop of Canterbury (1663-1677), from the Dean (Richard Baylie) and Chapter, concerning the appointment by the Archbishop of Canons as Custodians during the vacancy of the Bishopric of Salisbury following the death of John Earle on 17 Nov 1665.
The Letter Recommendatory of Charles II recommending Alexander Hyde as Bishop in succession to John Earle is dated 30 Nov 1665 (BS/1/26/1).
A contemporary annotation on the back of the letter says that it was shown to the Archbishop between the hours of 1.00 and 5.00 pm.
Language
Latin
Physical Characteristics
Material: parchment.