MONCK, George, Duke of Albemarle (1608-1670), English general prominent during the Commonwealth. Letter signed, 1 page, Cock-pitt 29 March 1665. To the captains and commanders of his Majesties ships, ordering them not to impress into his Majesties Service John Marshall, Master, imployed in the bringing of coals from Newcastle. Also exempting from service Thomas Bint, William Pye and Thomas Baldwin, makers of shott for the Ffleete stored for his Majesties tower. With integral blank. Old repairs, staining, wax seal. Purchased at the ABA fair in 1981. With one other letter, probably a copy (2)