Lot 145
Vane, Sir Henry and Robert Rich, Second Earl of Warwick, Manuscript Document Signed "H. Vane" as a member of Parliament and "Warwicke" as commander of the fleet, one page, 11¾ x 7½ inches, May 21, 1646. "By the Comittee of 'Lords and Comons' for the Admlty and Cinque ports," addressed "To our very Loving freinds the Commissioners of his Ma[jes]ty[s] Navy," advising that the captain of the ship Cornucopius "hath aboard the said ship but five weekes provision of fish from the first of this instant: and ordering that a supply of fish should be speedily sent to Guernsey "that shee may bee inabled thereby to continue her attendance there." Other members of Parliament who signed are John Rolle, Giles Grene, John S. Prince, and Alex Bence. Very good; overall toning and scattered foxing.
Vane (1613-62) served as colonial governor of Massachusetts in 1636. He championed religious freedom and supported the founding of Rhode Island and Harvard College. Because of his participation in Cromwell's Protectorate, he was tried for treason and beheaded on June 14, 1662 after Charles II was restored to the throne. Robert Rich, Second Earl of Warwick (1587-1658) was a Puritain and one of the most powerful landowners in England. He took part in various colonial ventures, including obtaining the patent for the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1628 and the founding of Rhode Island in 1644. He opposed Charles I and introduced the bill of attainder by which the Earl of Strafford was condemned to death. His grandson married Cromwell's daughter.
Estimated Value $500 - 750
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