John Bradshaw, Nov 1661
Home Up John Bradshaw - 1651 John Bradshaw, Nov 1661

 

Survey Report 06305Public Record Office:  State Papers: Domestic Series
Nov ? 1661: This is a petition by Thomas Woodward to the King to be put into the house and position of “Assay Master” of the Mint, held by his father until October 1649 when he was ousted by John Bradshaw, so-called President of the Council of State.  On this his father went to Virginia.  The son wishes to send him the news of the Restoration and to keep the office for him until his return or, if dead, to have the grant of it himself.

 

Source:  Virginia Colonial Records Project, Library of Virginia, Richmond, VA