Collection ID: LMC 2630
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Summary

Abstract:
The Brediman mss., 1626, consist of documents concerning Thomas Brediman, suspected of high treason and plotting against the King and the Duke of Buckingham.
Extent:
1 folio
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Brediman mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

In October 1626, tailor John Brangston hosted a dinner party attended by Henry and Dorothy Manners as well as Thomas Brediman, a soldier. According to the Manners, Brediman claimed that "the king was too much ruled by the Duke" and mused over the possibility of harm coming to the King and the Duke of Buckingham. Brediman was sent to the Gatehouse in early November for his treasonous speech, where he spent over a year incarcerated. He confessed after 100 days' imprisonment, though he claimed drunkenness rather than sincerity to be the cause of his slander.

For more information, see David Cressy's Dangerous Talk: Scandalous, Seditious, and Treasonable Speech in Pre-Modern England, p. 163-165.

Scope and Content:

The documents relate to accusations against Thomas Brediman for slanderous speech and high treason and date from Oct.31-Nov. 2, 1626.

Acquisition information:
Purchase: 2006
Arrangement:

The collection is arranged following original order.

Physical location:
Lilly - Folio

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PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Brediman mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
1200 East Seventh Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
CONTACT:
(812) 855-2452
liblilly@iu.edu