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Letter
Letter from a commander presenting John Francis to King Charles 1
Date
March 10, 1643 - 1644
Dimensions1 textual record ; 29.7 x 19.6 cm
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.
Signatures and inscriptions: the document is signed by Edward Nicholas and Charles I.
Language of the document: the document is in English.
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