Manuscript
Henry Booth, 1st Earl of Warrington (1652-1694)
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
1685 - 1686
Materials
Paper
Measurements
21 x 15 cm
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 941640
Summary
Autograph letter signed 'Delamer' to the Earl of Abingdon [i.e. Henry Booth, 2nd Baron Delamer, and subsequently 1st Earl of Warrington, to James Bertie, 1st Earl of Abingdon] in which Henry states his need to temporarily withdraw from public life under the threat of "confinement" through fear and not guilt, he acknowledges the Earl's support on his behalf and expresses his gratitude. The letter is undated but the context suggests it was during 1685/6 in the period Henry was accused of participating in the Monmouth Rebellion to overthrow James II; Abingdon was initially a supporter of William of Orange, partly funding his expedition, but later opposed him becoming monarch. The reverse of the letter is also annotated "Ld Delamer in his troubles to the Earl of Abingdon." With red wax armorial seal.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).
Makers and roles
Henry Booth, 1st Earl of Warrington (1652-1694), author James Bertie, 1st Earl of Abingdon (1653-1699), recipient