Signed by the celebrated 17th century diarist Samuel Pepys
- A rare letter signed by famous English diarist Samuel Pepys in 1668
- Co-signed by Sir William Penn, father of the founder of Pennsylvania
Samuel Pepys (1633-1703) was an English civil servant with the royal Navy, and is best known for his famous diary. From 1660 until 1669 Pepys kept a vivid document of the English Restoration period, covering major events such as the Great Plague, the Second Dutch War and the Great Fire of London along with the smallest details of his personal life.
Sir William Penn (1621-1670) was an English admiral and Member of Parliament, and the father of the celebrated founder of Pennsylvania. The U.S state was named after him at the request of King Charles II, who he had supported during the Restoration.
A single page letter dated October 22, 1668 and addressed to the King's attendants at the Royal Naval Dockyard at Chatham, Kent.
The letter measures 301mm x 189mm and is in fine condition for a document of its age, with just slight discolouration and horizontal folds.
The letter is handwritten by another hand in neat crisp text, and features the bold autographs "S. Pepys" and "W. Penn" signed below.
It was sent from Pepys to the King's attendants in Chatham, the principal Royal Naval Dockyard, regarding a dispute about the cost and transportation of sand to Upnor Castle in Kent.
The combination of these two rare and desirable autographs on a single letter makes it a truly exceptional piece of history.
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