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Letter from Rostand de Merles

In this letter, Rostand de Merles, in Toulouse, is writing to his brother Francois, in Avignon. He is on the way to Rhodes and a friend has given him figs and oranges for the voyage. He has been warned that a Corsair - a renegade Knight - is attacking the sea route on which he is to sail.

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Object type: Manuscripts
Date: Production: 2 January 1518
Author: Rostand de Merles (active c. 16th century)
Subject(s): Knights Hospitaller
Associated person: User: Francois de Merles (active c. 16th century)
Dimensions: Height x width: 310 x 440 mm
Materials and technique: Ink on Paper
Production place: Toulouse
France
Related place(s): Avignon
Rhodes
Exhibition history: 1565 - The Great Siege of Malta, Heritage Malta, 5 September 2015-6 December 2015
Catalogue number: K24.4.10