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Petition from various Lords of Ireland to Charles II, King of England [manuscript], ca. 1660.

England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II); Anglesey, Arthur Annesley, Earl of, 1614-1686.; Ikerrin, Pierce Butler, Viscount, 1637-; Barnewell, James, active 1660.
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Title
Petition from various Lords of Ireland to Charles II, King of England [manuscript], ca. 1660.
Description
2 leaves ; 30 x 20 cm
Corporate author
England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II)
Associated name
Anglesey, Arthur Annesley, Earl of, 1614-1686.
Ikerrin, Pierce Butler, Viscount, 1637-
Barnewell, James, active 1660.
Scope and content
Disposed of their estates during the Commonwealth invasion of Ireland, petitioning for return of their land. Refers to the Earl of Anglessey's report. Signed by the Lord of "Ikirryn", James Barnewell, and 23 others.
Note
1 bifolium.

Undated petition probably presented to Charles II shortly after the restoration in 1660.
Provenance
Formerly Folger MS Add 833.
Source of acquisition
Acquired from W. Myers, November 16, 1983.
Linked resources
Digital image(s) of Folger Shakespeare Library X.d.609
Genre/form
Manuscripts (documents)
Petitions.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- Ireland.
Great Britain -- England.

Call number
X.d.609
Folger accession
MS Add 833

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