Lot 70
Wriothesley, Thomas, 4th Earl of Southampton - Restoration -Date DS (1607-1667) English statesman; supporter of Charles II, who returned from exile on May 23, 1660. Document signed, "T:Southampton," as Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk County, 1p, 12x16½", folded to 12x8¼", Essex House: the 26. 1660. Sending a copy (not present) of his commission for the Lieutenancy of the County of Norfolk to a group of men who have been approved by His Majesty (Charles II) to assist him in his duties. He desires their vigilance and hopes that their prepardness "may prevent and withstand that ill spirit that of late hath too much distracted this Nation…" A lord lieutenant was responsible for organizing the county's militia. Wriothesley served in this position from Sept. 24, 1660 to Aug. 19, 1661. He had been appointed Lord High Treasurer on Sept. 8, 1660. Boldly signed. An attractive document. Estimated Value $450 - UP
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