The Manuscripts Of The Duke Of Somerset, The Marquis Of Ailesbury, And The Rev. Sir T. H. G. Puleston, Bart.


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This book is a valuable guide to the historical manuscripts held by the Duke of Somerset, the Marquis of Ailesbury, and the Rev. Sir THG Puleston, Bart. It offers detailed descriptions of the content, provenance, and physical characteristics of the manuscripts, making it an essential resource for scholars and researchers interested in British history, literature, and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.







The Material Letter in Early Modern England


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The first major socio-cultural study of manuscript letters and letter-writing practices in early modern England. Daybell examines a crucial period in the development of the English vernacular letter before Charles I's postal reforms in 1635, one that witnessed a significant extension of letter-writing skills throughout society.