Documents relating to the death of Charles II of England

Collection — Oversize: 1

Identifier: MSS 450

Scope and Contents

This collection includes two separate texts: 1) The state of his late Majesty's body when opened February 7, 1684, read to the Councell the same evening (2 ff., text on recto of f.1, title on verso of f.2); and 2) A short character of Charles the Second, King of England, setting forth his untimely death (2 ff., verso of f.2 with title "my Lord's Mulgraves characer of King Charles the 2nd.")

Dates

1684-1685

Creator

Buckingham, John Sheffield, Duke of, 1647-1721 (Person)

Extent

2 Leaves (1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Location

Housed with general oversize.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Buckingham, John Sheffield, Duke of, 1647-1721 (Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Documents relating to the death of Charles II of England
Date: 2023 December 20
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin

Physical Storage Information

Oversize: 1 (mixed materials)

Repository Details

Repository Details

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