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Autograph letter signed from John Moyle, Bake in St. Germans, Cornwall, to Colonel Robert Bennet, London [manuscript], 1653 June 2.

Moyle, John, 1591 or 1592-1661, sender.; Bennet, Robert, 1605-1683, addressee.; Upcott, William, 1779-1845, former owner.; Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872, former owner.
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Title
Autograph letter signed from John Moyle, Bake in St. Germans, Cornwall, to Colonel Robert Bennet, London [manuscript], 1653 June 2.
Description
2 leaves ; 30 x 20 cm
Associated name
Moyle, John, 1591 or 1592-1661, sender.
Bennet, Robert, 1605-1683, addressee.
Upcott, William, 1779-1845, former owner.
Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872, former owner.
Scope and content
Moyle discusses his concerns over the end of the Rump Parliament on 20 April 1653, points out the necessity of Parliament providing for the armed forces, and welcomes news of an election of members for a new Parliament. Does not dispute the cause or lawfulness of "the shutting of [th]e parl[i]am[en]t doores." Letter also discusses some personal and local affairs.
Note
Dated: Bake in Cornwall, 2nd of June, 1653. Signed: John Moyle. Addressed: ... Colonell Robert Bennett, Esqr., att his lodging att Axeyard neere Kings Streete in Westminster att Mrs. Jane Linghams or att White Hall att ye Committee of Officers ...

1 bifolium.

Includes seal.
Provenance
Upcott -- Phillipps MS.
Formerly Folger MS Add 662.
Source of acquisition
Purchased from Sotheby's (London) 26 June 1974, lot 2858.
Cited/described in
Phillipps, T. Phillipps manuscripts, 12102
Phillipps, T. Phillipps manuscripts, 21745
Linked resources
Digital image(s) of Folger Shakespeare Library X.c.80 (2)
Genre/form
Manuscripts (documents)
Letters (correspondence)
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- St. Germans.
Great Britain -- England -- London.

Call number
X.c.80 (2)
Folger accession
MS Add 662

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