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lot # 334 - forces mail - the following five lots are all from thomas moore to his brother in london. moore served with the english forces in ireland in 1691 against jacobite forces aided by the french; in the low countries in 1693-97 during the war of the grand alliance; and
Ireland. 1691 (Feb 12) Entire letter from Dublin with "FE/18" London Bishop Mark, comprising a long account of Moore’s summons from Limerick to make up the army cash account only to find he was put into custody and charged with profiting from the sale of wool. Moore was able to prove he had General Orders to sell the wool, which was sold at the correct market price, but had his position of Storekeeper at Limerick removed from him and was ordered to leave the kingdom. Lieut. General Talmach spoke up in Moore’s defence and was recommending him for service in Flanders. The address panel a little soiled, otherwise fine, an interesting letter from the Irish Wars of 1689-91.
Suggested price: £ 150-200
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