Lot 690
Monck, George and Others. Manuscript document signed by George Monck ("Albemarle"), Lord Shaftesbury ("Ashley"), T[homas] Clifford, and W[illiam] Coventry, 1p, 10¾ x 7¼ in., 28 Nov. 1668. With instructions to the Treasury Chamberlain regarding assessing and levying the "Eleaven monthes tax" in County York West Riding. Fine. Matted with a color image of Monck and framed to an overall size of 16½ x 19 in.
George Monck fought with Cromwell during the English Civil War and, after Cromwell's death, was largely responsible for the restoration of Charles II to the English throne in 1660. In 1668, Albemarle was First Lord of the Treasury, Lord Ashley was Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Thomas Clifford was Comptroller of the Household and William Coventry was a member of the Treasury Commission.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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