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Whereas there is great need of speedy service for the relief of Sluse, "which is besieged, continually battered and reduced to some extremity" by the enemy, to the aid whereof he cannot himself presently go, in respect of being constrained to remain "here" to assemble and furnish other forces, and to make the best preparations that may be for the better accomplishment of the same, and therewith to follow with all expedition;--For the good opinion and knowledge which he has of the "fidelity, wisdom, diligence, valour and long experience in matters of wars," of Sir [William] Pelham, Knight, Lord Marshal of her Majesty's army, he has constituted and appointed the said Sir William to this service, giving him full power not only to call and take such of the noblemen, knights, officers of the camp and other persons to advise and assist him, as occasion shall require; but also to command and appoint all the forces committed to his charge in as full measure as his Lordship himself would do, were he present. Straightly charging all commanders, &c., and such other persons "to whom it shall appertain," to obey the said Sir William, and to be aiding and assisting to him, to the uttermost of their power, "as men of honour, wisdom, valour and experience ought to do, that will conserve the credit of their country, respect the service of her Majesty, desire to relieve the distressed, and will defend the reputation of soldiers." Signed Countersigned Rych. Lloyd. Seal of arms in garter.
Endorsed.--"My Lord Marshall's Commission for the jorny to relive Sluse, the 16 July, 1587." | Subjects: | Country Estates | Temporal: | 16 July 1587 | Source: | Lincolnshire County Council | Identifier: | http://www.lincstothepast.com/Records/Re... | Go to resource |
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