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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 3952/19/1
Alt Ref NoMSK 257/44/19/1
TitleLetter from J. Martin to Sir Henry Goodricke, discussing Charles II of Spain visit to Burges
Date1679
Extent1 item
DescriptionFrom Jo. Martin an attendant (probably a secretary) to Sir Henry Goodricke (1642 - 1705) envoy-extraordinary to Spain, then sent as Ambassador to that Court in the room of Sir William Godolphin. Martin gives a ridiculous picture of the King [King Charles II of Spain] who was just about to set out to Burges to receive his Royal Bride [Marie Louise of Orlean]. Martin represents him as an awkward idiot
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