Letter - Permission granted by the secretary of state Edward Nicholas, in the name of the king, to John Francis to transport a number of wagons to Oxford | McCord Museum

Letter

Permission granted by the secretary of state Edward Nicholas, in the name of the king, to John Francis to transport a number of wagons to Oxford

Date March 10, 1643 - 1644

Dimensions1 textual record ; 29.7 x 19.6 cm

ClassificationCommunication Objects - Documentary Objects - Other Documents

Origin Oxford, England, Europe

Object NumberS001/B2.1,1.3

DivisionArchives - Textual Archives

CollectionStewart

Scope and ContentPermission granted by the king, Charles I, to John Francis to transport a number of wagons to Oxford, for His Majesty’s use. The governors and commanders-in-chief who encounter his convoy are ordered to provide it with assistance and protection. The authorization, dated March 16, 1643 or 1644, is signed by Edward Nicholas (1593-1669), secretary of state to Charles I (1600-1649), king of England, Scotland and Ireland, during the period of the First English Civil War (1642-1646).

NotesSource of title: Based on the nature of the document.

Signatures and inscriptions: The document is signed by Edward Nicholas and Charles I.

Language of the document: The document is in English.

Status

Not on view

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