Charles the Second, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland King, defender of the faith, &c. : To all and singular archbishops, bishops, arch-deacons, deanes, and their officials ... Whereas a great number of our good subjects peaceably following their employments at sea, have been seen lately taken by the Turkish pyrates, under whom they now remain in most cruel, and inhumane bondage ..
A committee of Privy Council reported 27 July that £30,000 must be raised to redeem English captives. A liberal collection is to be taken up and sent to the Bishops and Archbishops, who will consult with the Aldermen of London as to its expenditure.--Steele.
Initial; Steele notation: Arms 80. rudely We li-.
Imperfect: cropped at head, with loss of part of Royal Arms.
Reproduction of original in the British Library.
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996) C3610A
Steele I, 3537
Early English books tract supplement interim guide 190.g.13[393]
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1999- (Early English books online) Digital version of: (Early English books; Tract supplement ; C29:2[394])