British monarch who ushered in the Restoration in 1660 and ruled until his death in 1685. Unlike his father, Charles I, whose mismanagement of British affairs led to his own execution and the Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell, Charles II proved to be a powerful, capable leader. Manuscript DS, signed “Charles R,” one page, 9.25 x 13.75, March 9, 1677. A document informing Colonel Sir Henry Goodrich of a warrant for £1,000 to be delivered to raise “tenn Companies of Foot … one hundred Soldiers in each Company … within six weekes…” A seal remains mostly intact at upper left. In good condition, with document affixed at one edge to slightly larger sheet, scattered staining (tiny spots near but not touching signature), tears, chips, holes, and wrinkling. The signature is large dark, and clean. RRAuction COA.
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