Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 18038 - Autographs, Historical Documents, Ephemera and Postal History
Lot: 3014

Autographs
Henry de Vere, Thirty Years War
1624 (3 July) receipt by Henry de Vere for £600 received from the financier Philip Burlamachi. This completed the total due of £1,200 which the Council of War had ordered to be paid to Henry de Vere for his charges in raising and transporting a Regiment to serve in the United Provinces. Written on paper folded in the usual manner bearing a filing endorsement to the reverse. Signed "H Oxford". Photo

Henry de Vere (1593-1625), Earl of Oxford, Great Chamberlain of England (1593-1625). After a varied and successful career including military service, de Vere spent a period imprisoned in the Tower of London after indiscreet criticism of the Government.


Philip Burlamachi (1575-1644), major financial intermediary of King Charles I. This document serves as evidence of the vital role played by Burlamachi in the Thirty Years War by raising and organising the forces. R. Ashton described Burlamachi as having "performed invaluable services in lending his credit to the government" in his ability to draw up lucrative bills abroad for the government.

Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Sold for
£230