Pass signed by Oliver Cromwell and sealed with his signet, 1651

Single Item

MS. Autogr. d. 27(P)

Held at the Weston Library

Pass signed by Oliver Cromwell and sealed with his signet, to a wounded soldier to return to Little Clacton, Essex and to receive a weekly pension, underwritten with a certificate of his injuries signed by George Dunn, surgeon, 1651.

Dates

Creation: 1651

Extent

2 Leaves

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Autogr. d. 27 (P), fols 1-2].

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Shelfmark:

MS. Autogr. d. 27(P)

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 16232

Additional Description

Abstract

Pass signed by Oliver Cromwell, 1651.

Biographical / Historical

Oliver Cromwell, 1599-1658, was an English military and political leader. He served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland "and of the dominions thereto belonging" from 1653 until his death, acting simultaneously as head of state and head of government of the new republic.