MISCELLANEOUS historical papers of Sir Edward Nicholas and of his son and grandson, largely consisting of drafts and copies of warrants and other official documents; 1588-1722. Three volumes. Paper. Folio.
Vol. iii. (ff. 430).1661-1722. 1. " Proclamation for quieting the Post-Master-General in the execution of his office " ; 16 Jan. 1660 [1]. Printed. With other papers relating to. the posts. f. 3. 2. Order in Council concerning Quakers in Newgate; 31 Jan. 1660 [1]. f. 15. 3. Letter of thank...
Vol. i. (ff. 401). 1588-1649. 1. " Queene Elizabeth's whole army at sea agaynst the Spanish forces in anno 1588 ": list of the ships, with number of men and names of captains. f. 1. 2. Instructions for Sir John Norris and Sir Francis Drake commanding the " armye that is to goe vpon the Coast...
Vol. ii. (ff. 535). 1649-1660. 1. " List of persons excluded out of France by the agreement with Cromwell "; 1649. f. 6. 2. Instructions for Sir Henry Hyde, "Consul for Greece and the islands there of "; St. 19 Sept. 11349, f. 9;-for a Royalist agent in Jersey, 15 Oct. 1649, f. 14;-for Prince...