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I'm currently working on a project set in the second half of the 1620s and I'm using a real person as one of my MCs - James Wadsworth who I mentioned earlier in one thread on here. Thing is, I'm a little stuck in my research since I'm having trouble deciphering certain words in a handwritten document from around 1628. In some cases I just can't make out a certain word, and in some cases (names especially), I think it's the combo of the handwriting and creative 17th century spelling (for example, the writer gives "Gondomar" as "Gundymore" and "Dover" and "Calais" as "Dober" and "Callis" which is fine when he's talking about something you're familiar with). I've made out most of the 4 pages I have, but since I need to know exactly what the Duke of Buckingham did or did not do, and exactly who James was hanging out with in Paris, I get stuck when I can't make out those pesky single words.
So, is there anyone on here with mad old-handwriting-reading skillz who might consider helping me out? I'd be happy to put up select sections I'm particular confused about too if you all want to give it a go.
So, is there anyone on here with mad old-handwriting-reading skillz who might consider helping me out? I'd be happy to put up select sections I'm particular confused about too if you all want to give it a go.