To the Kings most Excellent Maiesty. The humble petition of the governour, assistants, and fellowship of the merchants-adventurers of England..
Company of Merchant Adventurers of England.
Row, Henry,Sir
Nicholas, Edward,Sir,1593-1669.
England and Wales.Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I).Miscellaneous Documents. 1643-03-26.
[Oxford] : Printed at Oxford [i.e. London] by Leonard Lichfield.,
1643..
The imprint is false. "A London counterfeit reprint" of the edition with "Majesty"--cf. Madan.
The Merchant Adventurers' petition, signed "Sir Henry Rovv, governor", asks Charles II "to grant them some particular declaration" of his "royall grace and goodnesse towards the fellowship."
With Charles II's answer (dated at head and signed at end: 26. Martii. 1643. Edw. Nicholas), assuring them of his good will as long as they do not fall "from their Duty, Obedience, and Allegiance to Him.".
Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aprill. 8".
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996),
ESTC
Thomason,
Madan,
Microfilm.
Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649
England London.