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Southwell, Edward, 1671-1730

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Hanoverian Succession collection

 Collection
Call Number: Pryce MS P5
Overview

Edward Southwell (1671-1730), clerk to the Privy Council, is the apparent author of 2 draft letters to George I (1660-1727) about his succession to the throne, both written in 1714 at the time of the death of Queen Anne (1665-1714). Also present are notes made by Southwell about the Succession Act of Anne 6.

Dates: 1714