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Document ReferencePw2 Hy 167
TitlePetition from the Company of Merchant Taylors of London and the Master of the Almshouses, Sherborne, Dorset, to Charles II, King of Great Britain and Ireland; n.d. [c. 1660-1685]
Date1660-1685
Extent1 f
LevelItem/file
Content DescriptionOutlines the bequest by Nicholas Winniffe of houses leased from St Paul's Cathedral to the Merchant Taylors Company and the Master of the Almshouses, Sherborne, Dorset; refers to the money they were forced to pay to keep the houses during 'ye late Usurpation'; petitions for the King's support in their request to the preceptor of the Cathedral, Dr Crowther, who has delayed in deciding the renewal of their lease of the property.

This petition is undated, the range provided is based on the restoration of Charles II.
Termroyalty, Restoration

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Persons
CodePersonNameDates of existence
NA28852Winniffe; Nicholas (fl c.1620); Mr; merchant taylor of Londonfl c.1620
NA28853Crowther; Joseph (1610-1689); Dr; precentor of St Paul's Cathedral 16601610-1689
NA28854London, Company of Merchant Taylors of
NA28855Sherborne, Master of the Almshouses of
NA13004Charles II (1630-1685); King of England Scotland and Ireland; acc. 16491630-1685
Places
CodeSet
PL34205/Sherborne/Dorset/England
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