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65. President Bradshawe tithe Lord General Cromwell, with much compliment and flatter; commends the indefatigable industry of General Harrison; that he will shortly hear of a great number of godly persons in a regimental form in London, whose example will be followed in Norwich, Kent, and other ...
66. Oliver Cromwell to Coll Francis Hackett, at Peebles; that he cannot revoke a commission which he had given to Capt. Empson in favour of Capt. Hubbert, but that he will not be unmindful of him. That he was not satisfied with Hackett's saying of Empson that he was a better preacher than fighte...
67. A summons to Jervas Piggott, Esqr signed by Oliver Cromwell, requiring him to serve as a Member of Parliament for the county of Nottingham. June 6, 1653. fo. 107. At the foot of this document is written, "I rather chose to be made a sacrifice then to yeild obedience to these comands. Ger. Pi...
68. Oliver Cromwell, Protector, to [the superscription torn off] desiring him and his High Sheriff to make due inquiry into the conduct of Adjutant General Allen, who was reported to have multiplied dissatisfactions in men's minds with the Government; and report the same to him. January 20, 1654...
70. King Charles II. to his Aunt, the Queen of Bohemia; that he writes from his sister's chamber, where there is such a noise, that he never hopes to end his letter or write sense. Gives her an account of an intended dance, and of the difficulty of finding fidlers and dancing-masters, &c. Co...
71. King Charles II. to Prince Rupert, thanking him for his offer of assistance in recovering his Kingdom, but declining it from the present state of his affairs. Bruges. 15 June 1656. fo. 115.
72. A Warrant, signed by the Protector Richard Cromwell, to Henry Scobell, Esq. a Clerk of the Council; for payment to Lord Berry of 500l. Oct. 5, 1658. fo. 117.
73. Richard Cromwell, Protector, to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, his brother; that he is about to send over a confidential person to him to acquaint him with the state of his affairs, which are very heavy and difficult; cautions him not to write concerning his intended journey; alludes to the...