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King Henry VIII document signed, "Henry R". Handwritten document in Olde English is datelined Oxford, 25 October, circa 1510-1514, shortly after Henry VIII assumed the throne. Royal document is addressed to Treasurer of the Chamber John Heron and pertains to a loan granted to Richard Gresham. In full, "Trusty and wellbeloved, we grete you well. We wolle and commande you for certeyne consideracions we specially making that ye delyver unto Richard Gresham of our Citie of London, merchant, or to his assignes fyftene hundred poundes of our next loone money that shall come to your hands for the term of foure yeres after the delyvrance taking of hym or his assignes sufficient surities to be bounde by obligacion for repayment of the said fyftene hundred poundes. And this warrant shalbe youre discharge at alle tymes. Given under oure signet at Oxford the xxv day of October." Single-page document measures 11" x 7.75". Expert restoration with infill at blank upper right. Matted with an engraving of King Henry VIII and framed to an overall size of 27" x 15". Near fine.
Rare King Henry VIII Document Signed, Circa 1510-1514Rare King Henry VIII Document Signed, Circa 1510-1514Rare King Henry VIII Document Signed, Circa 1510-1514Rare King Henry VIII Document Signed, Circa 1510-1514
Rare King Henry VIII Document Signed, Circa 1510-1514
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Auction closed on Tuesday, December 17, 2013.
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