London, 1695. Folded bifolium addressed and docketed on verso with wax seal. 1 vols. Small folio. One small tear at an old fold, no loss of text, some old folds, red wax seal mostly intact. Folded bifolium addressed and docketed on verso with wax seal. 1 vols. Small folio. 17th century Job Application. William Blathwayte (1649-1717) was an English diplomat and Whig politician. He established the War Office and was an important administrator of British colonies in North America.

This letter from one J Whitley to William Blathwaite, begins "I'me the person that about 16 years ago was a fellow clerk with Mr. Sergeant (who is lately dead) in the Plantation Office in Scotlands-Yard, but since that time have visited many places in England & Wales ..."

J Whitley proposes to call upon William Blackwaite "tomorrow Morn" and appears to be requesting a job, assuring Blathwayte of his "Diligence & Sobriety

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Bookseller: James Cummins Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 317081
Title: ALS. To The Hon. William Blathwaite
Author: Whitley, J
Format/Binding: Folded bifolium addressed and docketed on verso with wax seal. 1 vols. Small folio
Book Condition: Used - One small tear at an old fold, no loss of text, some old folds, red wax seal mostly intact
Quantity Available: 1
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1695
Keywords: British
Bookseller catalogs: History, Travel & Geography;

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Verso: The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.
Folio: A folio usually indicates a large book size of 15" in height or larger when used in the context of a book description. Further,...