Overview The collection consists of two unbound quires (distinct items) containing legal charges brought in the British Parliament against the second Earl of Manchester, and his defence, regarding events of July-December 1644. Manchester, Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of, 1602-1671, defendant. Charges brought in Parliament against the Earl of Manchester as a Parliamentary general, alleging his reluctance to pursue Royalist troops between July and October 1644 and his disrespect toward the Committee of...

Overview

Military and naval documents, including some printed forms, collected by Robert Cole, who died approximately 1866. Most are military or naval orders, warrants, reports, etc.; most are related to the Ordnance Office, to other military supplies, or to the Barrack Office. Some items do not concern supplies, and a few are non-military, although written by military figures. Most items are written by a clerk and signed by the issuer; many are also countersigned.