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Proclamation by the Duke of Grafton, Chancellor, on behalf of the Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge, granting the title of High Marshal of the University to the Hon. William Pitt: MS 2-2008

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Proclamation by the Duke of Grafton, Chancellor, on behalf of the Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge, granting the title of High Marshal of the University to the Hon. William Pitt

Maker(s)

Fitzroy, George Henry, 4th Duke of Grafton

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2007-01) by Pearce, Sarah

Dating

Production date: AD 1790-05-27

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Materials used in production

Ink

Techniques used in production

Handwriting

Identification numbers

Accession number: MS 2-2008
Primary reference Number: 165982
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 24 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Proclamation by the Duke of Grafton, Chancellor, on behalf of the Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge, granting the title of High Marshal of the University to the Hon. William Pitt" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/165982 Accessed: 2024-12-19 01:26:18

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