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Topic: The English Revolution

[ To Lieut-Col. Cobbett. ] - Sir William Clarke, The Clarke Papers. Selections from the Papers of William Clarke, vol. 2 [1894]

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The Clarke Papers. Selections from the Papers of William Clarke, Secretary to the Council of the Army, 1647-1649, and to General Monck and the Commanders of the Army in Scotland, 1651-1660, ed. C.H. Firth (Camden Society, 1894). 4 vols.

Part of: The Clarke Papers. Selections from the Papers of William Clarke, 4 vols.

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[To Lieut-Col. Cobbett.]

Sir,

I understand you have removed the Kinge to Hurst Castle, and soe manag’d the businesse as itt was carried without incivilitie unto him, or prejudice to others. The Parliament being soe busy att present, there can bee noe orders gotten for monies. That you may nott want for the present occasions, I have assign’d you 100li, which you may dispose with the best husbandry you can for the present occasions of those with you attending that service.a

[a ]The letter is unsigned; it is probably from Lord Fairfax to Lieut.-Col. Cobbet.