HISTORIC DEEDS soul of a rich man, his ancestors, and descendants could be saved by vicarious deed.
Then we were shown a signed authority from Charles I. for "Colonell" Staunton to raise a regiment of 1200 foot in the king's service. The next document taken in due chronological order ran thus:—
CHARLES R.
Our express will and pleasure therefor is that you presently
uppon the receipt of this our orders draw all your Regiment out of
our Garrison of Newark and with them to march into Tuxford and go
forward under the order of Lt. Generall Villiers. This you are punctually
to obey, and for your so doing this shall be your warrant.
Given at our Court at Welbeck this 16 of August 1645. To our trusty and welbeloved
Colonell Staunton at Newark
By his Majesty's Commands
E. W. W. Wather.
For the time, the spelling of this is exceptionally
correct. Then we were shown another document
signed by Oliver Cromwell, that explains
itself sufficiently.
June 1646. A Licence to Mrs. Ann Staunton, or whom she
should appoint, to look into and oversee the repairs of the Manor
House of Staunton in the County of Nottingham, late belonging
to Colonel Staunton, a Delinquent to the Parliament Service,
and there to remain during such time as the said house shall be
repairing.
Oliver Cromwell.
There were other interesting documents we
inspected, but alas! space forbids my giving any
more here.
On our way back to Grantham we pulled up at
