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Letter granting concerning making of salt, 1567

1567,
Letter granting concerning making of salt, 1567
Letter granting concerning making of salt, 1567
Letter granting concerning making of salt, 1567
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Item no
50643
Title
Letter granting ground for the making of salt, 24th May 1567
Description
Warrant by Marie de Guise as Regent, requiring the Council of Edinburgh to set aside a piece of land for London merchants for making salt, for the 24th May 1567. One side of text in black ink with the word "Regina" ('queen') at the top, and signed in a different hand 'Marie' and James (possibly James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell, supporter of the Guise regency and later husband of Mary, Queen of Scots). On the back are various notes, probably later and a round sticker with the number 62. Previously thought to be signed by Mary, Queen of Scots.
Date
1567
Accession number
HH163