Cromwell, Oliver (1599-1658) Vellum Manuscript, 1655
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Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland & Ireland 1653-58. A good D.S., Oliver P, a fine, bold example as Lord Protector, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio (270 x 220mm) Whitehall, 28th May 1655. The manuscript document is addressed to William Clare and appoints him to be a Cornet in a Troop of Horses Captained by Peter Backhouse in the county of Stafford, and requiring him to enlist one hundred 'well afforded Persons as shall voluntarily Lift themselves' whom Clare will have charge over and diligently exercise 'good order and discipline, Commanding the inferior officers and Soulders of the said Troope to obey you as their Cornett'. With a blind embossed paper seal at the foot. Some very light overall wrinkling, two very small holes at folds in the centre of the document and a small, neat tear to a fold at the head, none of which affect the text or signature. Overall, a clean and handsome document, VG. PROVENANCE INTERNATIONAL AUTOGRAPH AUCTIONEERS, NOTTINGHAM LOT 233, 14 DEC 2017. HAMMER £4000 PLUS BUYERS PREMIUM (APPROX $6615) THE RESERVE ON THIS LOT IS $5000
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Cromwell, Oliver (1599-1658) Vellum Manuscript, 1655
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