Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1649-1660 -- Early works to 1800

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[Excerpt of a speech by the Alderman Bunce in April 1660 in London to the Lord Meyer, Aldermen and Common Council of London/ regarding King Charles’ resolution to accept the return of a free Parliament under honorable conditions] Speech against the Cromwell/Monck-controlled government and spoke in favor of the restoration of the monarchy (during the Interregnum), and the return of Charles II to rule as King with a “free Parliament”.
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Regarding the Parliament’s dissolution, it is ordered that this declaration shall be sent to all officers of their respective earldoms (counties) that they shall publicize it all over.” [Transcribed by] Henry Scobell, Parliamentary scribe.
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