27 August 1706

Original Calendar: Unknown.

(As Marked: 27. Aug., O.S., 1706.)

Authors

As marked: Smith. Thos: 1638-1710. D.D.

Smith, Thomas, 1638-1710 orientalist, ecclesiastical and intellectual historian, antiquary, and librarian; fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford

Recipients

As marked: Mortier. Mr. of Amsterdam.

Mortier, David (fl. 1706) of Amsterdam

Origin

As marked: London

London, England

Abstract

Smith's Lives of "Eminent Men" had been printed in Holland and Mortier apparently is in some fear as to the consequences of some of the statements made in the book. Smith assures him there is nothing in the work to cause any fear and accepts all responsibility for it.

Language

English

Versions (originals, copies, etc)

• Letter
  • Repository: Bodleian Library, University of Oxford

    City: Oxford

    Country: England, United Kingdom

  • Shelfmark: MS Smith 64 fol. 260