BIB_ID
200416
Accession number
MA Unassigned
Creator
Bradshaw, John, 1602-1659.
Display Date
1648/9 Mar. 12.
Description
1 item (1 p.) ; (fol.)
Notes
Apparently the first Order signed by John Bradshaw as President of the Council of State, signed one day before he called John Milton to serve the Council and four days before he was elected permanent Lord President. The Council of State was an executive body created by Parliament after the execution of King Charles I on 30 January 1648/9.
From Royal House of Stuart collection.
With address leaf and seal.
From Royal House of Stuart collection.
With address leaf and seal.
Summary
Sent from the Council of State, urging that sufficient shipping be arranged for transporting 12,000 men to the war in Ireland.
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