Copy of note from Sir George Radcliffe to Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, October 28, 1640 [manuscript], 1640.

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Copy of note from Sir George Radcliffe to Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, October 28, 1640 [manuscript], 1640.

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Concerns matters relating to the Lord of Ormond's warrant to command the army as lieutenant. Also includes mentions to the Connaught Act, as well as land matters involving Lord Esmond, Joseph Peisley, and Lord Clanrickard.

2 leaves ; 30 x 21 cm.

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Peisley, Joseph, fl. 1640

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Esmonde, Laurence Esmonde, Baron, approximately 1570-1645

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Radcliffe, George, Sir, 1593-1657

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Clanricarde, Ulick de Burgh, Earl of, 1604-1657

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