British monarch (1630–1685) who ushered in the Restoration of 1660 and ruled until his death. Manuscript DS, signed “Charles R,” one page, 7.5 x 10.5, March 3, 1661. Petition to offer support to the family of the late Thomas Flexwell, who served as His Majesty's gunsmith at Oxford for eight years. In part: "The former Services of Thomas Flexwell sometimes our Gunsmith at Oxford, & the helpless condition in which he left his Wife and Children…to extend our county towards their present relief…cause payment to be made unto Jane Flexwell the Wife of the said Thomas…the summe of fifty pounds." Signed at the top by King Charles II. Double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 21.5 x 17. In fine condition, with the seal missing and the signature a couple of shades light. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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