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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition => Topic started by: bristolloggerheads on Wednesday 29 March 17 20:29 BST (UK)

Title: Lord who?
Post by: bristolloggerheads on Wednesday 29 March 17 20:29 BST (UK)

This is from 1627 - at the end of the fourth line there is mention of Lord Thre?

Suggestions welcome as to who this was.

Title: Re: Lord who?
Post by: crisane on Wednesday 29 March 17 21:19 BST (UK)

On first reading I don't think it is Lord..... but reads... Son of ....

Title: Re: Lord who?
Post by: GR2 on Wednesday 29 March 17 21:24 BST (UK)

Possibly an abbreviation of "treasurer".

Title: Re: Lord who?
Post by: Old Bristolian on Wednesday 29 March 17 22:10 BST (UK)

Yes, as GR2 says, Lord Treasurer. It reads Tsrer with a line above indicating an abbreviation

Steve