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BS/1/33/2

Reference code

BS/1/33/2

Level of description

File

Title

Letter Recommendatory of George III

Original Title

Bishop of Salisbury Letter Recommendatory

Date

31 Oct 1761

Quantity & Format

1 sheet

Description

Letter recommendatory in favour of John Thomas (II), Bishop of Lincoln, to be elected Bishop of Salisbury in succession to Robert Hay Drummond, who was translated to York, having been Bishop of Salisbury for only three months in 1761. Signature, "George R", of George III.

Language

English

Physical Characteristics

Material: paper, wax