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Orders and instructions from Charles II to Andrew Rutherford, governor of Dunkirk [manuscript], 1661/2 March 18.

England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II); Nicholas, Edward, Sir, 1593-1669, signer.; Teviot, Andrew Rutherford, Earl of, -1664, addressee.; Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685, signer.
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Title
Orders and instructions from Charles II to Andrew Rutherford, governor of Dunkirk [manuscript], 1661/2 March 18.
Caption title
Orders & instructions for our right trusty & wellbeloved Andrew L[or]d Rutherfurd our governor of our towne & garrison of Dunkerke
Description
2 leaves ; 30 x 20 cm
Corporate author
England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II)
Associated name
Nicholas, Edward, Sir, 1593-1669, signer.
Teviot, Andrew Rutherford, Earl of, -1664, addressee.
Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685, signer.
Scope and content
Concerns the size and composition of regiments at Dunkirk, specifically that of the Duke of York, and the payment of soldiers in the garrison.
Note
Bifolium.

Title derived from caption title.

Dated: Att Our Court at Whitehall March 18 1661/2 in [th]e 14th yeare of Our Reigne. Sign manual ("Charles R.") at head and countersigned at the end "by his Ma[jes]ty's Command, Edw[ard] Nicholas."
Provenance
Formerly Folger MS Add 1091.
Genre/form
Military orders.
Manuscripts (documents)
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
France -- Dunkerque.

Call number
X.d.647
Folger-specific note
Adopted by John S. Gleiber in memory of Peggy Ann and John George Gleiber, Acquisitions Night 2002.
Folger accession
MS Add 1091

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