CH/20/99/5

CH/20/99/5

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Charles II to the Dean & Chapter about John Feilding

Letter in behalf of Mr Fielding

8 Mar 1677

1 sheet

Letter signed by Charles II "at our Court at Whitehall", "To Our Trusty & Welbeloved the Deane and Chapter of Our Cathedrall Church of Sarum". "Whereas humble suit hath been made unto Us that Wee would recommend John Fielding . . . unto you, to be chosen into a Canon Residentiary's place . . . We do . . . hereby in particular manner recommend the said John Fielding unto you, to be chosen into the next Canon Residentiary's place that shall become voyd". Rev. The Hon. John Feilding (1650-1698) was the fourth son of George Feilding, 1st Earl of Desmond. He was a Fellow of Queen's College, a Canon Residentiary (1680-1698), and a Chaplain to William III. One small irregular hole where the seal was torn away, not affecting the text. With a summary by Penelope Rundle, Archive Volunteer, late 2010s.

English

Material: paper, wax.