Political
WRIOTHESLEY
(Thomas, 4th Earl of Southampton, 1607-1667, Lord High Treasurer under Charles II)
Letter written in old English concerning the payment
of eleven shillings eight pence... signed John Galloway, with a note at the bottom signed by Southampton desiring Sir Charles Harbord to consider hereof and to certify... what is fit... upon granting the Estate..., 1 side 4to., together with a contemporary engraving by H. Robinson, Southton, 24th November
Item Date: 1664
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Background
Thomas Wriothesley was the supporter of Charles I who endeavoured to bring about peace between the King and Parliament. After the King's execution Southampton watched over the body. Charles II met him at Canterbury, re-admitted him to the Council, created him K.G. and on 8th September 1660 created him Lord High Treasurer. Sir Charles HARBORD (1596-1679) was a Member of Parliament and Surveyor General.
unevenly torn on top edge with some loss of text
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