The Darwin papers in the Nottinghamshire Archivies contain several interesting documents. The earliest document of note is a certificate confirming the appointment of William Darwin as yeoman of His Majestys Armourey at Greenwich. This Office was granted to him in 1613 and confirmed by Charles 1 in the 1625. The certificate contains details of his salary, method of pavment and the cost of a livery coat.

Other items of interest include; a Muster Roll for a Captain Winter's company dated by the archivies office C1650. And a petition to General Monk, which, though not dated, was I believe written about C1659 to 1660. These documents are transcribed below with the kind permission of the Principal Archivist, Nottinghamshire Archivies Office.

A List of Capt. Winter's Company being 52[1] Segts, Corporalls and Drummers

Notes

1. Word not clear.
2. By these two names is the word Drummers with a line through it.
3. Name crossed out.

Note 85 - A Petition to George Monk

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