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Henry VIII autograph letter signed as King of England, dated 25 January 1519. Addressed to Sir Edward Poynings, Henry orders the payment of the English Garrison at Tournai, Belgium in preparation for their evacuation under terms of the Treaty of London. Letter reads in full, ''Trusty and right well-beloved, we greet you well: and signify unto you that notwithstanding the order and direction by us and our Council lately taken (that the soldiers of the garrison of Tournai should at their arrival at Dover receive their wages for one month beforehand to be paid to them by our servant Robert Fowler as in our instructions given to you was contained) - yet nevertheless We, upon great considerations and respects have now ordained that our said garrison shall have paid unto them at their departing from Tournai as well as their wages unto the day of their discharge, as for one month beforehand. So that at Dover nothing shall be paid unto them except their conduct money, according to the distance to their dwelling places, by the said Robert Fowler: whereof we thought convenient to certify you. And in all other things we ye shall order yourself according to our said commission. Given under our Signet at our manor of Greenwich, the 25th day of January.'' Signed ''Henry R''. Single page measures 10'' x 6''. Paper losses at top corners, laid down, overall very good condition.
Henry VIII Autograph Letter Signed as King of England in 1519 -- Regarding the Withdrawl of English Troops from Belgium After the Treaty of London
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