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Manuscript letter signed : to an unidentified recipient, Bishopthorpe, 1601 Oct. 25.

BIB_ID
101800
Accession number
MA 524.35
Creator
Hutton, Matthew, 1529-1606.
Display Date
1601 Oct. 25.
Description
1 item (1 p.) ; 36 cm
Notes
From the Royal House of Stewart Collection.
Part of a collection of letters and documents in the autographs of the Archbishops of York. See collection record for more information. With manuscript notes in at least five hands on the verso, dated 1674-1682.
Summary
Speaking against the "obstinate and disobedient" who refuse to attend services or take communion. Reminding the recipient that these people, who are named in an accompanying document (now wanting) "had broken, violated, and contemned her [majesty's] good and wholesome Lawes." Informing the recipient that these people failed to appear upon being summoned, and expecting that "speedy order will be given for Levying of the same." Also signed by John Benet, William Palmer, and William Goodwin.