The Kings Majesties last message and declaration to His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax. Communicating 1. His Maj. desires touching his subjects of England. 2. His Maj. firme resolution, touching the priviledge of his subjects. 3. His Maj. gracious promise to his Excellency. Written by His Maj. own hand, and signed Charles Rex, now resident in the Isle of Wight. Whereunto is annexed, the gen. resolution and answer, concerning His Maj. desires; presented to the publike view of the kingdome. Imprimatur G. Mabbot.

All titles

• The Kings Majesties last message and declaration to His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax. Communicating 1. His Maj. desires touching his subjects of England. 2. His Maj. firme resolution, touching the priviledge of his subjects. 3. His Maj. gracious promise to his Excellency. Written by His Maj. own hand, and signed Charles Rex, now resident in the Isle of Wight. Whereunto is annexed, the gen. resolution and answer, concerning His Maj. desires; presented to the publike view of the kingdome. Imprimatur G. Mabbot.
• Miscellaneous Documents. 1647-11-26

People / Organizations

• George Horton ("printed for")

Imprint

London: printed by J.C. for G. Horton, 1647.

Added name

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671. Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.

Publication year

1647

ESTC No.

R204619

Grub Street ID

81538

Description

[2], 6 p. ; 4⁰

Note

In fact two letters: one signed on p.2 "Charles Rex"; another signed on p.6 "T.F." (i.e. Thomas Fairfax).

The words "1. His Maj. desires ...promise to his excellency." are bracketed together, and the words "now residing in the Isle of Wight" are enclosed in square brackets on title page.

With a title-page woodcut.

The King's letter is dated 26 Nov. 1647 on p.3.

Uncontrolled note

There may be a comma after "to His Excellency" in line 5 of title. It is very faint in CSmH copy and is not visible on Thomason Tracts microfilm