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Preferred Citation:

Elizabeth I, Queen of England Document, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries

Acquisition Information:

Gift.

Scope and Contents

Handwritten document written in Latin, dated November 6, 1574.  First line begins with a hand drawn picture of Queen Elizabeth.  Top border is decorated with drawings of lions, flowers and dragons.  Broken seal is attached to the bottom.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Great Britain--History--Elizabeth, 1558-1603