Norfolk militia accounts, 1591-1594, signed by Richard Buntynge and Richard Pepys, chief constables of the hundred of Brothercross, for 'the armeing and settinge forthe of...souldiours' according to warrants received from the Deputy Lieutenant.
Norfolk militia accounts
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- ReferenceGB 96 MS 525
- Dates of Creation1591-1594
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description2 leaves
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
A militia was a military organization of citizens with limited military training, which was available for emergency service, usually local defence.
Arrangement
Single item.
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Acquisition Information
Bought from W.A. Myers, Ltd. in 1960. Shelved at 63 MWGM6 Nor].
Other Finding Aids
To be included in A. Hassell Smith's list of papers of Nathaniel Bacon, of which vol.1 has appeared. See The Papers of Nathaniel Bacon of Stiffkey. Vol.1, 1556-77 [Edited by] A. Hassell Smith, Gillian M. Baker, and R.W. Kenny. (Norfolk Record Society, vol.XLVI, 1978-79.)
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
15½" x 12"
Archivist's Note
Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.
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