Item 25: Royal Warrant from King Charles II, 1671 May 18
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 25
Dates
- Created: 1671 May 18
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Royal Warrant
Condition Note:
Fair: Crisp edges; faint seal on top left corner; Yellowing pages; numerous stains; ink beginning to fade
Measurements:
(open) 11 ½ in. x 14 in.; (closed) 11 ½ in. x 7 ½ in.
Description:
The following item is a royal warrant signed by King Charles II to all officers that it may concern on May 18, 1671, from the Palace of Whitehall. The decree states that Richard Cotton Esq. (possible descendent of Sir Richard Cotton from the Cotton Family) is permitted to hunt in the Forest of East Beare in Southampton County (present day Forest of Bere in Hampshire). After the collapse of England’s monarchy and the Anglican Church due to the English Civil War (1642-1652), Charles I of England was executed and the Parliamentarians won, resulting in the abolition of the monarchy and the House of Lords and the formation of a republic. Charles II was exiled to France in the meantime. Oliver Cromwell became the Lord Protector and ruled until his death in 1658. His son Richard Cromwell took over, but he wasn’t able to please the military, and he was forced to resign due to general discontentment. Parliament was unable to restore order and General George Monck marched on England, inviting Charles II to return to England and restore the monarchy. During the ensuing Restoration Period, all documents related to Charles II began counting the years of his reign from the death of his father, rather than the restoration of the monarchy. This document was countersigned by Trevor, Sir John III, 1626-1672. Sir John Trevor III became the secretary for King Charles II in 1668 and acted as secretary until his death in 1672. The signature on this signature matches the signature on a ledger sheet from 1671 and an appointment letter by King Charles II. It should be noted that an archivist thought that the signature on the ledger sheet was that of J. Trevor, Master of Rolls.
Location:
Forest of East Beare (now the Forest of Bere); Southampton County (now Hampshire), England; Palace of Whitehall
Transcription:
Charles R [Signature]
These are to signify and declare to all Our Officers and others whom it may concerne [sic] [concern], That Wee [sic] [We] have given leave, and by these presints [sic] [present] do give leave, licence [sic] [license] and free liberty unto Our Trusty and Wilbeloved [sic] [Well-beloved] Richard Cotton Esq[uire] to hunt in any part of Our Forist [sic] [Forest] of East Beare in Our County of Southampton this ensueing [sic] [ensuing] Summer, any Restraints to the contrary notwithstanding. Whereof Our said Officers and all others concerned are to take notice, as Our will and pleasure in this behalfe [sic] [behalf]. Given at Our Court at Whitihall [sic] [Whitehall] the 18th day of May, 1671. in the Three and Twentieth year of Our Reigne [sic] Reign. By his Ma[jes]t[y’]s com[m]and. J. Trevor [Signature]
Transcript attempt (back): Mr Cotton. Licence [License] to hunt in East Beare Forist [Forest].
Modern day translation: Charles R [Signature]
These are to signify and declare to all Our Officers and others whom it may concern, That We have given leave, and by these present do give leave, license and free liberty unto Our Trusty and Well-beloved Richard Cotton Esquire to hunt in any part of Our Forest of East Beare in Our County of Southampton this ensuing Summer, any Restraints to the contrary notwithstanding. Whereof Our said Officers and all others concerned are to take notice, as Our will and pleasure in this behalf. Given at Our Court at Whitehall the 18th day of May, 1671. in the Three and Twentieth year of Our Reign. By his Majesty’s command. J. Trevor [Signature]
Transcript attempt (back): Mr Cotton. License to hunt in East Beare Forest.
These are to signify and declare to all Our Officers and others whom it may concerne [sic] [concern], That Wee [sic] [We] have given leave, and by these presints [sic] [present] do give leave, licence [sic] [license] and free liberty unto Our Trusty and Wilbeloved [sic] [Well-beloved] Richard Cotton Esq[uire] to hunt in any part of Our Forist [sic] [Forest] of East Beare in Our County of Southampton this ensueing [sic] [ensuing] Summer, any Restraints to the contrary notwithstanding. Whereof Our said Officers and all others concerned are to take notice, as Our will and pleasure in this behalfe [sic] [behalf]. Given at Our Court at Whitihall [sic] [Whitehall] the 18th day of May, 1671. in the Three and Twentieth year of Our Reigne [sic] Reign. By his Ma[jes]t[y’]s com[m]and. J. Trevor [Signature]
Transcript attempt (back): Mr Cotton. Licence [License] to hunt in East Beare Forist [Forest].
Modern day translation: Charles R [Signature]
These are to signify and declare to all Our Officers and others whom it may concern, That We have given leave, and by these present do give leave, license and free liberty unto Our Trusty and Well-beloved Richard Cotton Esquire to hunt in any part of Our Forest of East Beare in Our County of Southampton this ensuing Summer, any Restraints to the contrary notwithstanding. Whereof Our said Officers and all others concerned are to take notice, as Our will and pleasure in this behalf. Given at Our Court at Whitehall the 18th day of May, 1671. in the Three and Twentieth year of Our Reign. By his Majesty’s command. J. Trevor [Signature]
Transcript attempt (back): Mr Cotton. License to hunt in East Beare Forest.
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