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Letter to William Cecil, Lord Burghley, Lord High Treasurer
KDC441070 Letter to William Cecil, Lord Burghley, Lord High Treasurer, written on board his flagship, Elizabeth Bonaventure at Plymouth, 26 July, 1586 ( pen & ink on paper) by Drake, Francis (c.1540-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: stating that foul weather had only just prevented Drake from capturing the entire Spanish treasure from the Indies and requesting money to pay his crew in return for which he will send bullion; Drake left England on 14 September, 1585, to raid Spanish ports in Spain and the West Indies and to try to intercept the Spanish treasure fleet; on the return he brought back some of the demoralised English settlers from Roanoke, the settlement in Virginia founded by Sir Richard Grenville in 1585; William Cecil (1520-98), 1st Baron Burghley and principal adviser to Queen Elizabeth I; facsimile from Facsimiles of Royal, Historical & Literary Autographs in the Department of Manuscripts, British Museum, 4th series, printed for the Trustees, 1898; Lansdowne MS.51, f.27.; ); English, out of copyright
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The captivating print showcases a historical artifact of immense significance - the "Letter to William Cecil, Lord Burghley, Lord High Treasurer" written by the renowned explorer Francis Drake. The letter, penned on board his flagship Elizabeth Bonaventure at Plymouth on 26 July 1586, reveals an intriguing tale of adventure and ambition. In this remarkable piece of pen and ink on paper, Drake expresses his frustration over foul weather that prevented him from capturing the entire Spanish treasure from the Indies. Seeking financial support to pay his crew members, he proposes sending bullion in return for funds. This correspondence sheds light on Drake's audacious journey that began when he left England in September 1585 to raid Spanish ports in Spain and the West Indies while intercepting their treasure fleet. Notably, this historic document also highlights William Cecil's pivotal role as Queen Elizabeth I's principal adviser during this era. As the first Baron Burghley, Cecil played a crucial part in shaping English policy and supporting exploratory missions like Drake's. Preserved within a private collection but made accessible through this stunning facsimile print from Fine Art Finder via Bridgeman Images, viewers can immerse themselves in history. It serves as a tangible reminder of one man's daring quest for wealth and glory amidst turbulent times.
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