Office of Ordnance.- Master Generall of ye Ordnances

Office of Ordnance.- Master Generall of ye Ordnances: Rules Orders & Instructions for ye future Government of the Office of the Ordnance..., manuscript, 154pp. excluding blanks, in a fine italic hand, on thick paper, ruled in red throughout, slightly browned, original gilt panelled morocco, very slightly marked, joints rubbed, spine a little rubbed, g,e,, in fine condition, 8vo, 1683.

⁂ The Office of Ordnance was founded in the Tudor period to act as custodian of the lands, depots and forts required for the defence of the realm and its overseas possessions, and as the supplier of munitions and equipment to both the Army and the Navy. Most of this manuscript is written by Sir Leoline Jenkins (1625-85), Welsh academic, diplomat and judge of the Court of Admiralty.