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Pw2Hy - Papers of the Harley Family, 1602-1738, in the Portland (Welbeck) Collection
Document Reference
Pw2 Hy 592
Title
Letter from Richard Gommey, to Robert Harley [later 1st Earl of Oxford], Whitehall, London; 30 Jun. 1704
Date
30 June 1704
Extent
1 f
Level
Item/file
Content Description
Says that his son has been unable to support himself in the world as a tradesman; asks if he may be given the vacant 'Chamber keeper's place' or any other position; informs Harley where he can obtain a testimonial of his son.
Parts of text missing due to damage to document.
Term
patronage, requests for
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Persons
Code
PersonName
Dates of existence
NA29354
Gommey; - (fl 1704); son of Richard Gommey
fl 1704
NA29355
Gommey; Richard (fl 1704); requested patronage for his son
fl 1704
NA893
Harley; Robert (1661-1724); 1st Earl of Oxford and Mortimer; M.P.; speaker 1701-1705; P.M. 1711-1714
1661-1724
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