Oliver Cromwell | Document signed, a military order written two days after the Battle of Worcester, 5 September 1651

Oliver Cromwell

Document signed ("O Cromwell"), addressed "To all Officers & sould[ie]rs und[e]r my Comand"

ordering that no violence be offered to William Baker and his family, and to "forbeare to take anie more of their goodes by way of plunder", 1 page, 4to, integral blank, 5 September 1651, red wax seal impression, framed and glazed (235 x 345mm), torn at head with loss of text, fold tears

A MILITARY ORDER WRITTEN TWO DAYS AFTER THE BATTLE OF WORCESTER. The defeat of Charles II and his Scottish army at Worcester was the final major battle of the Civil Wars. This document orders the protection of a local citizen and his family.