English soldier and statesman (1599–1658) who led Parliamentary forces in the English Civil War, waged war against Scotland and Ireland and, following the execution of Charles I in 1653, became Lord Protector of Great Britain, a position he held until his death in 1658. After a yearlong reign by his son, Richard, the British throne was restored (to Charles II) and Cromwell’s body was exhumed and posthumously “executed.” LS signed “O. Cromwell,” one page, 8.25 x 12, August 31, 1652. Cromwell writes to his son, Richard, directing that the elder Cromwell’s commission of John Cliffe as “Choice Clerke or Register” of Munster Province (Ireland) be rescinded, and that Richard offer his “best furtherance for ye obtaining some other considerable imployment where [Cliffe] may have a competent livelyhood, in the faithfull discharge whereof I doubt not but he will answere your expectations.” In fair condition, with chips, tears, and holes (touching a few words of text, one hole slightly touching last letter of signature; early restorations to reverse), folds touching signature, and allover soiling, toning, and wrinkling. The signature is otherwise bold, large, and dark. While any material from Cromwell is desirable, letters of political interest, let alone involving the affairs of Ireland and written to his son and brief successor, are of the greatest scarcity. LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
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