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D1232 - Thomas Sanders of Little Ireton (1610-1695), Parliamentarian soldier - 1643-1660

O - Correspondence and related papers - 1643-1660

1 - Order of Parliament that Mr Thomas Sanders be added to the Committee of the County of Derby. 16 Oct - 1643

2 - Receipt by Thomas Sanders of Thomas Smeeton of Hanbury (Staffordshire) for £4, lent towards raising and maintaining a regiment of horse in Derbyshire. 24 Nov - 1643

3 - Receipt by Thomas Sanders of Thomas Heawood of Little Eaton, as D1232/O/2. 25 Nov - 1643

4 - John Gell to Major Sanders, major of a regiment of horse - 'I am contended you shall have full authority to appoint Captains and other inferior officers according to the agreement between us before the Committee at Derby and according to your commission from the Earl of Essex - I only desire to accept my own troop'. 12 Dec. - 1643

5 - Receipt by Thomas Sanders to Gabriel Bishop of Stanton by Bridge, for £9, as D1232/O/2. 10 Jan 1643/4 - 1644

6 - Earl of Essex to Major Thomas Sanders - 'I would have you yield all due obedience to Sir John Gell as colonel of the regiment of horse to which you are major - you are not to lead forth the regiment without Gell's consent'. 21 Feb 1643/4 - 1644

7 - John Curzon to Thomas Sanders - 'I thank you for your respects to the motherless children - you shall find the like for yourself'. 8 May - 1644

8-9 - John Gell to Major Sanders - 'I have received a letter from Nottinghamshire and one from you with a copy of a pretended order - I think it is only Thornhaugh's procurement as he has his whole estate by the place besieged - before we stir we should receive orders from those we are under - our soldiers expect money and if they have none, I cannot expect further service from them - being strange in the business, I desire to confer with the Captains and officers that should go upon the service, before I order them upon service - it concerns their lives - I am very tender of those brave and valiant friends that have been so faithful in our service - you should have sent us all your opinions of the design - I think it hard to leave off getting money for our soldiers - I conceive the design to be worst for us - if once routed beyond Trent, it may prove the loss of our country', with copy. 25 Sep - 1644

9a - (a) Thomas Sanders, Coleorton (Leicestershire) to Mr Fletchere (copy) - 'I am sorry you should suffer for true speaking and if I can do you any favour, I shall not be wanting - I desire you to speak the truth about the discourse we had re. the lieutenant Colonel [Thomas Gell] that he was unfit for his place, in respect of his mean estate, want of learning, law and honesty, his conversation being so scandalous - he favoured malignants and enemies in arms - once as I heard before, I came last from London, he and some others had to debate how to make peace with Newcastle or leave the town - trunks were sent to Nottingham and other goods out of the town to Cavalier houses - there were speeches of going to Loughborough and so to Leicester - I said those that promised votes beforehand were foresworn, and to go about to beg or command by threats argued want of worth - to my best memory, I named not the Colonel - recollect yourself and speak and truth'. 24 Nov. b) Thomas Sanders, Coleorton, to Sir John Gell (copy) - 'I wonder at your slanderous words, spoken against me in the open hall at Derby - I desire our actions may be compared with weighed, then it will appear whether I be a Brownist, coward or knave - I am confident my integrity will defend me - I confess I think Lieutenant Colonel unfit to be Recorder and will hinder it all I can, for 2 brothers (Sir John Gell and Thomas Gell) and 2 sons in law (Henry Wigley and Henry Wigfall) solely to rule a county - I seek not the place of Governor or Colonel, rather than hinder the public, I will sit down from arms and seek to do the kingdom service in another way - I desire that personal dislikes and grudges may not hurt the public'. 24 Nov - 1644

10 - George Gresley, sheriff, John Gell, Thomas Gell and Henry Wigfall to Major Sanders and Captain. Watson - 'being deputy lieutenants for Derbyshire, according to the command of the Committee of Both Kingdoms, we require you to repair to your companies at Southwell (Nottinghamshire) and to follow such commands as you shall receive from the said committee of the chief commanders'. 5 Jan 1644/5 - 1645

11 - Thomas Sanders to the Earl of Essex (copy) - 'I received your command of 17 Jan on 28 Jan and resolved to come to you to resign my commission as ordered but that night Sir John Gell, Sir George Gresley and Henry Wigfall confined me to my house where I remain a prisoner - I desire to appeal to you they being not competent judges but partisans - I petition that you order me to come to you - by the hands of my friends I present you with my commission which I resign as requested - I refuse to accept a new one because I will not be under the command of him who desires my ruin more than any Cavalier in England - I will not squander the best regiment of horse in the North of England, as I would do under his command - both officers and soldiers refuse to go under his command - my agreement with him and the committee was that I should dispose of all, he having only the . . . .' (Jan/Feb) 1644/5 - 1645

12 - Thomas Sanders to Col. Sanders (draft) - 'your servant a poor prisoner, requests you to write and send Captain Swetnam to Lord Fairfax and Sir Thomas to acquaint them how the case stands, to move for a commission and command the stay of the troops with you - if they come to Derby their horses and arms will be taken from them - if my Lord sends to Sir John (Gell) for more troops, Hope's troop may get out of town by that means - they have sent to York to get leave for the troops to return - they seek to destroy the regiment - it is a business of great weight so desire to be speedy and serious - I have sent to Lord Essex for an order to come up and resign my commission' (Jan/Feb) 1644/5 - 1645

13 - (Sir) John Gell, Derby, to the Captains and gentle- men soldiers of his regiment, not in Nottinghamshire (copy) - 'I conceive that you believe Major Sanders came here to get money for you and your soldiers - it is now clear that he intended to go to London and had procured a pass from Col. Sanders which he concealed both from me and the deputy lieutenants here - he took no care to provide any money for you - there is no money in the treasurer's hands - I have made shift to borrow some for the present and will furnish you with more as soon as possible - some of you petitioned for a new committee but were it not for the old, you would not have received one penny'. 3 Feb 1644/5 - 1645

14 - Joseph Swetnam, York, to Captain Ralfe Sutton - 'I got to York on Sunday night after a hard March and addressed myself to my Lord (Fairfax) and Sir Thomas (Fairfax) but they could not satisfy the major's desires at present being loth to clash with Essex - my Lord has written to Sir John (Gell) for the major's enlargement - after I and Mr Wigfall had remonstrated the business to the commissioners, they concluded the major was much injured and spoke very unpleasantly to Mr Wigfall - my Lord, Sir Thomas, Sir William Constable and Colonel Berevant spoke mightily in conclusion of the major - I moved for the restoration of your horses and my Lord has earnestly written to Sir John in this letter - send it by some of the major's officers to the major with all speed and bid him procure some of the Committee to deliver it before the Committee - if the major be gone to London, bid the messenger deliver it to some our friends of the Committee - if they but act as I have done, we shall not be trodden under foot - Sir John is extremely odious here - so soon as Sir Thomas is settled we shall have our hearts' desire - Mr Wigfall said the major was imprisoned, but for refusing to give up the old commission or not taking the new, but something secret that made them all cry out - let the man that conveys this go a safe way and speedily'. 1644/5 - 1645

15 - Draft petition from the Derby Committee (to the Earl of Essex) (Feb?) - c1644-c1645

16 - Copy order of Sir Thomas Fairfax - 'the troops of Sir John Gell's regiment, which are now in Nottinghamshire are to march under the command of Captain Swetnam until Major Sanders shall come to them, to join with the forces under Sir William Brereton in Cheshire from whom they are to receive orders for annoying the enemy. 7 Feb 1644/5 - 1645

17 - Robert Eyre, Highlow, to Major Sanders, Derby - 'the occasions that hastened me from Derby on Thursday last are to be expedited Tuesday next at Sheffield - I shall disappoint all if I fail to be there, if I conceived in my absence any obstacle to the proceedings in Derby, I should neglect all to be there - I give full power to yourself or Ralph Clarke to subscribe my name - if I must come myself, send the messenger speedily back - show this letter to Sir Samuel and the rest of my friends'. 7 Feb 1644/5 - 1645

18 - Randle Ashenhurst, John Mundy, Rowland More- wood, Edward Charlton, Ralph Clarke and Robert Eyre, Derby, to the Committee of Both Kingdoms - 'Major Sanders, who has raised one of the best regiments of horse in these parts and done singular service with them, is now confined by Sir John Gell, whereby the service is like to be neglected and the regiment dissolved - it appears that it was agreed between Gell and Sanders that the major should appoint his own officers and the commission was granted with the power - new Gell informs my Lord General that the major will not obey him, whereupon my Lord has remanded the commission and sent another which dissolves the Captain's commissions which the major has not accepted - we desire you to hasten the enlargement of the major unless there be just cause to the contrary'. 8 Feb 1644/5 - 1645

19 - Thomas Sanders to (the Derby Committee) - 'I desire to know whether I be confined to the town or not, whether I may come to the Committee and whether my offence will admit to bail'. 9 Feb 1644/5 - 1645

20 - John Gell, Derby, to Captains. Swetnam, Watson, Batteley, Hardstoffeand Sleigh and Lt. Wetton - 'I am more beholden to Sir Thomas Fairfax than to you, for he acknowledges me to be your Colonel but this I impute to that vain, ungrateful fellow Swetnam rather than to the rest - I have already appointed Captain. Barton commander in Chief of my regiment, until my major comes, which is not Major Sanders for the Generalissimo of the Kingdom is pleased to send me another major - if you refused the money I borrowed to send to you, it is no fault of mine I hope the petitioners will be content with the new committee- I command you to march to Sir William Brereton from whom you will receive orders - Captain. Swetnam is to command in chief until he meets with Captain Barton'. 10 Feb 1644/5 - 1645

21 - "A breefe of my Lord General's letter" - 'understanding that Major Sanders desires to come to London before he lays down his charge, I would have you give him liberty and that you send me what you have against him - no other is to be put in his place and no officer in the regiment removed until you hear further from me - I am resolved he be no longer your major than he obey you as his colonel'. (Feb) 1644/5 - 1645

22 - Henry Sanders, London to Major Thomas Sanders - 'we have obtained our desire - the bearer can give you an account of the particulars - there is a letter sent from his Excellency to Sir John Gell for your appearance here to answer the complaint - there was a commission given to one Engleby to be major of your regiment under Gell - Mr Hallows has showed himself as most faithful friend to you. 12 Feb 1644/5 - 1645

23 - Charles Broxholme, Peter Whitinge, John Crompton, Thomas Bakettell and Everard Poole to Thomas Sanders - 'being ministers of the gospel, we give testimony that we do conceive you are no separatist or independent'. 18 Feb 1644/5 - 1645

24 - Allegations of the Gell party against Sanders (copy by Thomas Gell) (a) Sanders refused to convey the ordinance and commission of the maintenance of the county from Peterborough, saying he would never go in any service where Lord Grey commander in chief (b) Sanders refused to go with the horse to join the skirmish against Prince Rupert's horse at Egginton Heath (c) Sanders said he would lay down his arms rather than comply with the Earl of Essex's order to release Mr Thatcher in return for Captain Baker (d) Sanders refused to go with his horse to Nottinghamshire to join with Lord Fairfax's horse and blockade Newark, but went to London (e) Sanders, upon returning from London, refused to join the horse near Newark, who were in danger and questioned the authority of the deputy lieutenants to command him (f) Sanders refused to surrender his old commission and receive a new one (g) Sanders refused to accept the new commission, saying he was glad as £500 that he was now free from service (h) For contempt of the Earl of Essex's command Sanders was confined to his house until the Earl's further pleasure was known - upon being offered the freedom of the town, Sanders refused to leave the house until he was fully released (i) Sanders has made Captain Barton and Captain Hope without the consent of Essex, the Major General or his Colonel. 17 Feb 1644/5 - 1645

25 - Copy of D1232/O/24 with Sanders' answers to the allegations against him: (a) Was never commanded to go in person to convey the ordinance (b) When he heard of the fight at Egginton, he found that his men had gone to his country house and, the stables being locked, he could not get his horse - he marched out with the foot, but had not gone half a mile when they heard the enemy were beaten (c) The exchange of Captain. Baker for Mr Thacker was disliked both by the Committee and the commanders, but he spoke nothing against Essex's order (d) Was never ordered by Gell to go with any part of the regiment to join Fairfax for it was not decided how many should go before he went to London - his business in London was a petition for an additional committee (e) Upon returning from London, he was ordered by the deputy lieutenants to go to the horse at Southwell - he desired to be spared a day or two for health reasons - after a few days he went, but told the deputy lieutenants they had no power to command him (f) Upon receiving Essex's letter and the tender of a new commission, he said he would go to London and deliver his commission to Essex - he would refuse a new one as he knew how he had abased the old (g) He was allowed to go to his own house upon promising not to stir (h) He asked if he might have the privileges of a Cavalier prisoner to go to church and walk in the streets - he was told he might but must not go outside the works - he said he was indifferent whether he made use of the permission until he was released - he had no liberty at all until 8 Feb and was not fully released until Essex's letter arrived on 15 Feb (i) It was agreed between Gell and himself that he should appoint his own officers (j) If there be any suggestion that the major and his Captains be separatists or the like, the contrary will be proved (k) If it be claimed that they go about to suppress the gentry, it is utterly disclaimed 3 Mar 1644/5 - 1645

26 - Answers of Thomas Sanders to the first articles exhibited against him by Lt Col. Thomas Gell. 1644/5 - 1645

27 - Interrogatories to be ministered on behalf of Major Sanders to witnesses against him on behalf of Lt. Col. Thomas Gell. 1644/5 - 1645

28 - Additional articles exhibited against Major Thomas Sanders to the Council of War: (a) Sanders was a Captain of foot under Col. Sir John Gell, under a commission of Nov 1642, and received full pay of 15s a week for many months although the Colonel and Lt. Colonel had no pay - afterward he was trusted with 200 foot and a brass cannon to garrison Burton on Trent but Sanders, to be made a lieutenant colonel, abandoned his men and the garrison to a new colonel (b) Sanders has often sent letters to and received letters from Gen. Hastings, without telling Sir John Gell (c) At the siege of Newark, Sanders ran away with his troops, contrary to the orders of Sir John Meldrum, the commander in chief (d) Since Sanders became major of horse, he has never led his horse against the enemy or engaged in person (e) Sanders has received divers great sums of money from well affected persons, which he has converted to his own use (f) Sanders has taken divers horses from several countrymen and others, without any authority or order (g) Sanders has caused some of the officers of the regiment of horse under the command of Sir John Gell and some officers of dragoons to forsake their former colonel and by indirect means make Sanders their colonel (h) Sanders has falsely and scandalously reported to the officers of the regiment of horse that the Earl of Essex was out of peace and authority and had no commission (i) Sanders has lured the officers and soldiers of the regiment not to obey Sir John Gell as their colonel but only himself 7 Mar 1644/5 - 1645

29 - Isaac Dorila, advocate of the army to Major Thomas Sanders [covering letter with D1232/O/28] - 'here is a copy of the additional articles against you - I shall look for your answer in writing to these and the former, - you will think upon commissioners to name on your side, to speed a commission below, and upon cross interrogatories to be administered to witnesses, between now and Monday morning. 7 Mar 1644/5 - 1645

30 - Answer to the additional articles exhibited against Major Thomas Sanders: (a) He had a commission from Gell but does not know what validity it had - he raised 200 foot in a few months - the posting to Burton was probably done to put him in danger of ruin for the foot were of his own raising and the gun belonged to the State - Richard Houghton procured a commission as Colonel in Staffordshire and made Sanders his Lt. Colonel, Gell having thrust him out of the county - Sanders and Houghton kept the Burton garrison by authority from the Staffordshire Committee until the Queen's army took it by force (in the summer of 1643) (b) He sent messuages and letters from Derby to Gen. Hastings on matters of public concern and Sir John Gell know of this - he sent letters on private concerns to Hastings only twice (c) When his body of horse was gone, he left with 30-40 only on the north side of Newark - two messengers were sent from the body desiring him to provide for his own safety - he then retreated with Major Molanus wherein he is sure he was in no way perfidious (d) He has led up his horse himself against the enemy at no time neglected to do his duty as a commander (e) He received divers sums of money from several persons for the public service, whereto he was enabled by an order of the Commons - it has been disbursed in the public service (f) He never took any horses from any well affected persons or others (g) Many of the Captains of his regiment of horse were constituted by virtue of a commission from the Lord General (Essex) with the power of constituting officers, to which power Gell consented-the Captains have petitioned that Sanders alone be their colonel but he has by no means drawn them to that petition (h) He denies this absolutely (i) By agreement with Gell, Sanders was to have power to command the regiment as well as to constitute officers Gell to have the title colonel and to command his own troop only - he observed all Gell's reasonable desires - he never dissuaded the officers and soldiers from obeying Gell, Mar 1644/5 - 1645

31 - Petition to Robert, earl of Essex, from divers citizens on behalf of themselves and others related to the County of Derby - 'whereas by order of the Commons, Major Sanders was authorised to receive contributions from well affected persons, for raising a regiment of horse to be employed in Derbyshire and places adjacent, with authority to give public faith for the loans - being fully assured of the fidelity of Major Sanders to the Public Cause and having lent several sums for raising the said regiment, we pray that Major Sanders be continued in the full power of his former commission'. (Mar? 1644/5) - 1645

32 - Notes of evidence and witnesses on behalf of Thomas Sanders. 1644/5 - 1645

33 - Interrogatories to be administered to witnesses to be produced upon additional articles against Thomas Sanders. 1644/5 - 1645

34 - Order of John Stephens and Lawrence Brindley to Major Sanders (sic) at Captain. Sanders in Cheapside (London) - to bring his accounts of all money, plate etc., received by him by virtue of any Act of Parliament, ordinance or order, to the committee meeting in the house of the late Alderman Freeman in Cornhill (printed). 13 Mar 1644/5 - 1645

35 - Order of the House of Commons - 'after all other assignments already charged upon the Excise are satisfied, £1000 shall be charged upon the Excise for the service of the forces in the County of Derbyshire - Sir John Curzon, Sir John Coke and Mr Hallows are to take care thereof. 22 Apr - 1645

36 - Copy order of the House of Commons - 'reciting D1232/O/35 and reciting that whereas the £1000 was needed urgently, several of the citizens of London and other well affected men have advanced the money - the said citizens are to be repaid with interest at 8% out of the receipts of the Excise'. May - 1645

37 - Request by the Derby Committee that Francis Mundy esq., and William Woolley, esq, both of the commission of the peace, Robert Willmott, esq, a learned barrister, Edward Pegg, gent, an honest and able attorney at law, whose parts and breeding enable them to assist in the public service more than ordinarily, Gervase Bennitt* and John Bennitt* and John Dalton two honest and able burgesses of Derby, whose presence may help to clear and preserve the immunities and privileges of the borough, be added to the committee. Date is earlier than Jul 1645 - [1645]

38 - "An answer to the Committee's letter" (Thomas Sanders to the Committee of Public Safety?) (copy) - [1645]

39 - Order of Samuel Sleight, Francis Mundy, Francis Revell, Ralph Clarke, William Woolley, Robert Willmott, John Mundy and Rowland Morewood to Major Sanders - whereas some troops of horse marching out with Sir John Gell, upon the command of the Committee of Both Kingdoms, are returned back against the will of their officers and now lie scattered about in the country, to the great damage and oppression thereof - you are to keep together and order the said soldiers until further directions are received. 5 or 6 Jul - 1645

40 - Thomas Sanders, Derby, to? (copy) - " I came from Gloucester to Derby on Saturday last (5 Jul) - as I came in the troops were marched out after Sir John Gell to go to Worcester and join the Scots - at the news of my coming the troops, being 4 miles on their march, made a stand and cried "Sanders, he is come" and would not march on - they left Gell and came to Derby but were kept out of the town - Gell pretended an order from the Committee of Both Kingdoms for his march but showed it not - my troops refuses to go, whatever order it was without me - Sir John went with his own troops and Colonel, Roude's that is all his brigade that is left - it is thought that if he go to the Scots 9being outcasts of the Yorkshire Horse) at Chesterfield - they took horses, plundered etc - Sir John sent my troops with 2 more and some foot from Wingfield Manor, who went and fell on them in their quarters, taking them, their horses and arms - this act begot ill blook with the Scots - it is confessed by some that the order was procured by Gell to get from under Sir Thomas (Fairfax's) command - on Monday I sent orders and all my troops 9 in all, came to me - now I do not know what to do - the country cries out and is undone because Newark if strong and Lickfield and all the King's garrisons about us - I have promised the committee that I will stay if they procure a suspension of his order from his Excellency - my soldiers wear his Excellency's colours and for that are called vogues and threatened to pull them out of their hats - Gell's soldiers wear his colours and brave it to our faces - all of us entreat your to be a means to his excellency and Lord General that a speedy course may be taken to call up Gell and get me command of the horse, then all will be well - the Committee have written to Col. White in London about it - we have had two boughts [bouts] with the enemy since we parted with the army at Leicester, and have taken c. 140 horses, 50 prisoners and many arms - Gell sent for the 4 troops I left at Leicester - the last news is that the Commons confirmed his Excellency's order to me to march to Gloucester when Sir John Curzon moved. 9 Jul - 1645

41 - Order of Edward Coke, Samuel Sleigh, Ralph Clarke John Mundy, Edward Charlton and Rowland Morewood to Major Sanders - the horse is desired to aid and assist Captain. Withers and the rest of the collectors of weekly pay and other monies in Scarsdale and High Peak, until further orders. 9 Jul - 1645

42 - John Gell, Derby, to Major Sanders - I have sent you a letter from the Committee of Both Kingdoms instructing you to obey me as your colonel - I therefore command you to come to Derby and bring your own troop, Captain Switnam's, Captain Barton's Captain. Watson's and Captain. Sleigh's. 14 Jul - 1645

43 - [Specimen undertaking] - 'Whereas some Captains of horse and dragoons intend to go away with their troops, contrary to the trust reposed in them - I profess, as a gentleman and soldier, not to depart with any part of my troops from the service in Derbyshire, where they were raised without the consent of my colonel, Sir John Gell and the rest of the deputy lieutenants (copy by Thomas Sanders). [c. 15 Jul] - 1645

44 - John Gell to Major Sanders - 'I desire you and your regiment to follow in the rear and take all advantages that may be, but with the caution that the regiment be not too far engaged - when the enemy is to go or pass through any street or lane you may engage as may as you think fit for you to fall on with your horse and do your work quickly - you had better spare some of Captain. Greenewood's horse and send for the dragoons to make good your retreat - by this observation you will anger the enemy - take heed of ambustadoes [ambushes] - send to the Scotland horse to join you - I have directed one troop from Staffordshire to you'. 14 Aug - 1645

45 - Letter in praise of Captain. Greenwood [copy by Thomas Sanders] - after much soliciting of Sir John Gell we prevailed for some small assistance of horse and foot from Derby to join with us and keep the garrison at Barton Park [at Barton Blount] to prosecute a design on Tutbury Town where many of the enemy's horse lay - Captain. Greenewood, governor of Barton garrison who has a commission under Major Sanders, and his troop of 100 horse, being dismounted entered the town, being seconded by Captain Villiers and 20 horse - they marched to the town end undetected and found one sentry who ran away - we marched up the great street to the cross and possessed ourselves of the guard - we had not further opposition and took about 2 (sic) prisoners and 120 horse - this poor honest Captain. Greenwood is stifled of encouragement, on purpose to squander his troop, because honest men, and others, wicked soldiers, because favoured by Sir John Gell, have their pay - these soldiers have but 5s a week for each man, whereas his own have 8s - thus the world may see how it fares with honest men [Aug] - 1645

46 - As D1232/O/44 - 'Mr Barton, your supposed Captain, contrary to my order the Committee's order is now gone out of our county, which you know will be destructive to our county - I therefore order you to send back Captain Rhodes and Captain Villiers with their troops to Derby, where they shall receive further orders'. 6 Sep - 1645

47 - As D1232/O/44 - you are ordered to send back Captain. Villiers' troop - in case they do mutiny and will not return to save their country, you are to imprison some of the chief, whereof Coronet Allen is one. 7 Sep - 1645

48 - (a) Thomas Sanders, Hasfield (Gloucestershire) to Major Smith, Burch Morton (Birtsmorton, Worcestershire) - 'I desire you to march this afternoon towards Tuxbury (Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire) and go toward [Evesham] or which way you shall be advised, to Bewdley Worcestershire - Colonel Greaves is not far from us with 1000 horse - send your horse to Tuxbury [Tutbury] and come here that we may consult - I will send post to Col Greaves to come to us' 16 Sep. (b) Edward Smithe, Burch Morton, to Major Sanders Hasfield - I thought you would have made the side of S(evern?) your march towards Beudly [Bewdley] but if you think the other more convenient, I submit - send me word by this bearer of the place of your next rendezvous' 16 Sep - 1645

49 - Henry Archbold to Major Sanders - 'I heard this morning that General Poynts was come to Beudly (Bewdley, Worcestershire) on Sunday night, where he took 100 of the King's house - whether he be marched further I know not - his intelligence was that the King's army are marched to Cheshire - I have sent a messuage to tell him that the King came on Monday to Hereford and was marching towards Worcester, but was met at Stoke Lacy by Garralt who had 500 foot and a good store of horse - the foot returned to Worcester but the horse went with the King - I also told him the enemy was between you and him' [Sep] - 1645

50 - Daniel Watson to Major Sanders - 'I am informed by a Captain that Col Graves is marching to Col Gen Poynts - he is tonight about Rosse (Ross on Wye, Herefordshire) - if you could post to him, he would probably stay or slow his march for use - many are still about Gloucester' Sep? - 1645

51 - As D1232/O/44: 'you are ordered to march with all Captains, officers and soldiers for the horse in the regiment, except those in Barton garrison and Captain Frithes' dragoons, to meet them to attend the motion of the enemy, and go under the command of Gen Poynts. 4 Oct - 1645

52 - As D1232/O/44:- 'upon a new command of the Committee of both Kingdoms to march to Gen Poynts, who is on his march this way, and that this design is to wait on the King's motion, who is now at Newark, and that the Gen. is to move to Nottingham to be in readiness, you and your troop, Captain Swetnam, Captain Watson, Captain Villiers, Captain Hope and Captain Mellers are to march towards Nottingham and wait for General Poynts. 6 Oct - 1645

53 - List of person to be a sub-committee to examine the business concerning Sir John Gell. Autumn? - 1645

54 - The General can testify that when he was in Derbyshire, he moved Sir John Gell for foot and had a promise of 300 out of Wingfield and other garrisons and that Gell, failed to provide them - a few days before Naseby battle (14 Jun) the general sent an express to Gell who then had a considerable body of horse, to come with all speed to join his army for there was like to be a sudden engagement - the like was sent to Colonel Rossiter who came reasonably - Sit John Gell's forces came not to the general until he was come within a little of Leicester' - 1645

55-56 - Accusations against Sir John Gell by Thomas Sanders - [1645]

57 - Articles against Sir John, colonel of a regiment Governor of Derby and justice of the peace [Captain Robert Mellor, mayor of Derby 1647] - [1645]

58 - Petition of several members of the Committee and divers commanders of and in the County of Derby to the Lord and Commons re Sir John Gell' - Gell, Lt Col Gell and Major Molanus be sent for to answer for their misfeasance's - that Gell's and Molanus' ruder companies be drawn out of the town on some service and the government of the town be put in the hands of Sir George Gresley and 4 others with the mayor of Derby - to settle a committee of honest and able persons only, that they may see the desires of their souls in the advancement of Justice, piety, lawful liberty and safety. - 1645

59 - Gervase Bennett, Derby to Major Thomas Sanders near Chester - copy of letter from J[ohn] M[undy] N[athaniel] H[allows] and R[alph] C[larke] that the petition of the Committee (see D1232/O/58) was delivered in the House, Sir Samuel Sleigh making a speech on behalf of them all and the narrative of his abuses. 'Wise men say a greater charge has not come against any since Parliament began' (27 October) - copy of articles against Gell - 1645

60 - Copies of orders of the Committee of the House of Commons for Examinations: (a) Sir John Gell to have this day a month to appear before the Committee to give his answer to the articles against him - he is to have a copy of the articles (b) Major Sanders, Captain Swetnam and Captain Greenwood to attend the Committee this day month to testify, 28 Oct - 1645

61 - Gervase Bennett, mayor, Edward Coke, Samuel Sleigh and Ralph Clarke, Derby to Major Sanders, near West Chester - he may perceive by the enclosed (see D1232/O/60) how far they have proceeded in the business - they must needs have his presence, what he received from Captain Withers being ready with him to be presented - confer with Sir William Brereton and get his leave to depart - Captain Hope and Captain Watson are not summoned because all cannot be spared at once - they go towards London this day sennight (seven night) 5 Nov - 1645

62 - Pass by Sir William Brereton, in the leaguer before Chester to Thomas Sanders - whereas Sanders is commanded to attend Parliament licence is given him to leave his regiment in the charge of Captain Watson - his return is speedily expected. 10 Nov - 1645

63 - "My testimony as Mr Buxton" - [1646]

64 - Order of Parliament - the Committee of Examinations to make their report of the business re Sir John Gell with all speed - to send Gell to attend in person if they see cause. 1645/6 - 1646

65 - Nathaniel Barton, Lisceard (Liskeard, Cornwall) to Major Sanders at his uncle Major Sanders' house in Cheapside (London) - 'some employment with my troop in Dorset took up some time before I could get to the army - when I came up to the army I found the General* and others of our friends full of action - the General read the particulars in the presence of the Lt. General and Col Lambert* - some days later, I asked what he would be pleased to have done - he answered that whatever Sir John Gell had said of him or done in relation to him, his conscience told him he did not deserve it and he was loth to take any great notice of it - your business was seriously debated by the General, Lt. General and Commissary General Ireton* who said that they desire no horse more than yours but because the army is so far west, the General cannot do what he would desire to do - I was asked to desire you to keep your horse together and tell your officers and soldiers of the respect which the General bears them - when the army moves eastwards, the General will endeavour to have you and your regiment brought wholly within the army, but if this cannot be he will see that you and your officers are entertained in the army [New Model Army], either in horse or foot commands - you have no doubt heard of the great defeat the enemy received at Torrington - the General is marched after the enemy into Cornwall with a fine army, the enemy flies before us - two days ago 1000 arms were taken at Lostwithiel - the Cornishmen will fight no longer - we hear Prince Charles has taken himself off to sea - the army is now quartered between Lostwithiel and Padstow - the enemy's headquarters are at Truro 1 there is an Irish frigate in the haven at Padstow that was Captured. 5 Mar 1645/6 - 1646

66 - Resolution of the Committee for Plundered Ministers: 1646 the yearly sum of £50 to be paid out of the profits of the impropriate rectory of Church Gresley (sequestered for John Allin, papist) to increase the maintenance of the chapel of Caldwell, annexed from the church of Stapenhill - the chapel has 100 communicants at least and has only £8 p.a. 15 Apr - 1646

68 - List of members of the Committee of Elections and Privileges - 1646

69 - Lists of additions to the Committee of Elections and Privileges - 1645-1646

70 - Petition to the Committee of Both Kingdoms from the Captains and officers of a regiment of horse in Derbyshire - 'having served since the beginning of the war under the command of Thomas Sanders, first as Captain and then as major, and having found him honest, godly, valiant and successful, we pray that he may be our commander and colonel' - 14 signatures - [c1646]

71 - (a) Gervase Bennett, Derby to Major Thomas Sanders at his uncle Major Sanders' house in Cheapside, (London) - 'I immediately communicated your letter to those concerned - some answered that they had already certified, others resolved to do it again - I look for Mr Clarke to be here presently, then I shall again remind them of your desires', 17 Oct (b) Petition of the inhabitants of Muggington to the House of Lords for granting presentation of the rectory of Muggington to Mr Joseph Swetnam, being at present held by Sir Andrew Kniveton, a delinquent (c) Nomination of John Whitehead to be a scholar at Repton School - 1646

72 - Certificate by George Gresley, John Curzon and Thomas Gell - Captain Hearsye Green served in the regiment of horse whereof Sir John Gell was colonel and commanded a troop of horse from 7 Jun 1645 until the time the regiment was disbanded - he behaved himself faithfully and is much behind in pay due to him, his accounts being in the Committee's hands (endorsed - 'Thomas Gell's false certificate') - 1647

73 - Thomas Sanders to Quartermaster Hardy, quartermaster to Major Sanders (copy) - 'according to an order of Quartermaster General Ireton, giving power to quarter Colonel Thornehaugh's regiment in Staffordshire and Derbyshire, you are to call to your assistance all the chief constables in Totmonslow Hundred (Staffordshire and the 18 divisions of Offlow Hundred (Staffordshire) next to the Trent and you are to quarter my whole troop in the moorland part of the hundred at the rate of 4 soldiers to a division in the lower part towards Uttoxeter and 3 to a division in the upper part - my quarters are to be in Uttoxeter and Kingston divisions and the other officers about Leek.' 28 Sep - 1647

74 - George Gresley, Henry Wigfall and Edward Charlton Derby, to Thomas Sanders - 'you are to give assistance to see our orders re. Mrs Clarke's fifths put into execution.' 1 Oct - 1647

75 - William Woolley and Thomas Sanders to Thomas Hunn, agent for levying this assessment and fine 'whereas there has been complaint by the agent for this fresh assessment that one John Walker, collector of the assessments, has neglected his duty - Walker is fined £3 - if he refuses to pay it is to be levied by distress or sale, 25 Feb - 1648

76 - Edward Prichard, Lankayach (Llancaiach, Glamorgan) to Lieutenant Robert Cathett - 'I return you many thanks for your case of the Public and the particular welfare of this county - please deliver the 3 muskets and the fowling piece to the bearer and I shall be accountable for them to the State', 6 Jun - with receipt by Edward Prichard, for 2 muskets, 2 musket barrels, 1 fowling piece, 1 Spanish pike and 2 swords. - 1648

77 - Examination of John Ward, soldier in Colonel Thornehaugh's troop, taken before Major Thomas Sanders Captain George Palmer and other officers of Colonel Thornehaugh's regiment at Stratford on Avon - being in the White Lion in Stratford on 18 inst., he enquired of a gentleman who called himself Captain Thomas whither he was going - Thomas answered Ireland and Ward said he would go with him if he could have accommodation - Thomas said that accommodation there was very small but the Colonel would give him better satisfaction - Thomas said that Parliament was all faulty and any honest men were as bad as the rest because they were silent. - Parliament had sat for 2 years and had done nothing - they had purged out better than they had left in - examination of John Simpson, soldier in Captain George Palmer's troop - being likewise in the company of the said Thomas, he heard Thomas question what Parliament had done for two years - all save 6 were self-seeking men - Parliament had refused the widows' petition but the same day dealt themselves £50,000. 19 Apr - 1648

78 - Certificate (printed) that there remains due from the Commonwealth to Thomas Sanders, major and captain in Colonel Thornehaugh's late regiment of horse, £227-6-5½d to be paid by 16 June 1654. 16 Jun - 1652

79 - Thomas Sanders, Ireton, to Mrs Cotchett, Derby 'I hereby demand the bills due from you to me and my troop, which were in your late husband's hands - a third of them are due to me - now is a time to do something in the business - the whole is £1,400 in bills, part in your hands and part held by Cornet Cumbey - until I know what you have, I can make no demand of Cumbey - there is £30 owing to me from Captain Cotchett's estate for my part of the plaster pits - Col Barton paid me £40 and the remaining £30 was in Cotchett's hands and Mr Tomlinson's accounts.' 3 Dec - 1658

80 - N[athaniel] B[arton], Westminster to Thomas Sanders Little Ireton -' since you left, the Council of State has passed an order of association of the army and militia in case the enemy begin to make insurrection - there are appointed some army troops and some militia for the North of Trent to be under your command - there are daily rumours of the Cavaliers rising - Gloucestershire is much suspected - I spoke to Lord Fleetwood* this afternoon who said he had received a letter re the hastening of my troop to Scotland - the common enemy attempts secretly to corrupt some of the colonels of the army by offering them pardons - Lt. Gen. Ludlow is gone to Ireland - Major Robert Haulow and some others have been before the Committee for raising reports of a disturbance upon Parliament by the Army - the state of things grows to be very cloudy. 21 Jul - 1659

81 - [As/0 80] - 'since you left, there is not much to be communicated - the common enemy is very busy some have been seized and some committed to the Tower - some are so bold as to attempt to corrupt some officers of the Army - the country hubbubs about Enfield Chase are still for the present - if the enemy attempts breaking forth, it will probably be within a few weeks if not a few days - it is no good dallying - yesterday I asked Lord Fleetwood to appoint me a time to wait upon him - he spoke very kindly to me and appointed Monday morning - I think I shall declare myself to him to prevent misunderstanding - I question whether I shall prevail to keep my troop in England - a letter from yourself to Lord Fleetwood might make my endeavours more successful - I know not yet where I am, having been for so long a stranger to affairs - I suppose that by now you have received orders in the counties to seize the horse and arms of suspected persons and to suppress meetings - it will be necessary to post away some Captains and officer into Scotland. 23 Jul - 1659

82 - Letter from Nathaniel Barton to Thomas Sanders, Little Ireton - 26 Jul 1659

83 - Nathaniel Barton, Westminster, to Col Thomas Sanders Little Ireton - 'I have heard nothing from you since I saw you - Mr Scot yesterday asked me to enquire of you about one Dr Lester who is come lately into the country and has belonged to Lord Stanhope - some persons about Bretby might be procured to inform where he is - we are under strong alarms still and double guards are kept - many arms are bought up in the city - one Mordant*, brother of the Earl of Peterborough is, by order of Parliament, to render himself by 17 August or his person will be proscribed and his estate confiscated - Parliament has this week delivered many commissions, both of London Militia and officers of the army - yesterday there was an address from the English regiments at Dunkirk and Maudik and it was ordered they be established - Lord Bradshaw sits daily with the Council of State - the reports of risings in Lancashire and Bristol came to nothing - one Courtday was committed to the Sergeant at Arms for mutinous words - I heard that some of the Council intend to command you and I to attend the service in Derbyshire and Staffordshire - I hope the commission will act thoroughly for it is not a time to dally and I hope the Godly ministers and others about you are not wanting in managing our spiritual militia - a letter has been received from the Swedish king and Parliament desiring aid - I desire you to hasten away the officers of your regiment for Scotland - my maid is sick of smallpox and I have thought it convenient to move - I am now at Mrs Grimsel's the sign of the Sugar Loaf, King Street, near St Margaret's church - 1659

85 - [As 083] - 'being informed that the Council of State were about filling up the county troops with officers and taking it for granted that some officers in the county were desirous to be employed but not by you know whom, I thought it not contrary to your mind to move Lord Fleetwood for Mr Wild to be lieutenant and accordingly the business is effected - I have also put in Cornet Richard Adcocke's name to be quartermaster and believe both these will give satisfaction - there is now a full discovery of the plot to the Council - yesterday all horses about the cities of London and Westminster were seized upon - some of their own party begin to peach one another - it is time for all honest men to appear'. 30 Jul - 1659

86 - Nathaniel Barton to Col Thomas Sanders - Little Ireton 'since my last to you, a cloud of disturbance seems to hover over Lancashire and Cheshire - it is reported that Tuesday last was to be a rendezvous at Rowton Heath near Chester and that divers persons of quality and divers ministers are engaged thereabouts. I have much wondered that any Godly Presbyterian ministers should ever expect or have reason to believe that the Cavaliers could forget old hatred - this alarum from Cheshire has I suppose wrought your parts by now - there are orders issued to Colonel Lilburne's* regiment and other forces that lie that way, to immediately draw into those parts and several regiments of horse are to be in readiness - I am sorry that friends in Derbyshire are so shy - Lord Fleetwood has written an order to Scotland for absent officers to pass the muster - I shall wait for a convenient time to speak about the commencement of your muster - there is an order passed that warrants shall be issued by the Committee of the Army that each county militia troop shall receive £250 - Massey* was lately taken and Lord Herbert but escaped during the night - Parliament observed a fast last yesterday - today Parliament in grand committee began to debate the settling of the government of the Commonwealth - it is said Major General Lambert is to march into the field. 4 Aug - 1659

87 - J W Dalton* Derby to Colonel Thomas Sanders - ' as I had no hand in this unhappy tumult, so I hope you will witness with me that I was not in arms until I saw you march up our street in the head of the company and you called to me - I thought you invited me to follow you and did so until you commanded the dismissal of the townspeople and I disarmed myself - I therefore disarmed myself - I therefore entreat so much favour from you as to grant me a certificate for my safety'. 13 Aug - 1659

88 - Francis Moore*, Bog of Geeth to Colonel Thomas Sanders Little Ireton - I have written to Captain. Coulson who lies near the headquarters, desiring him to peruse the general order for the passing of one colonel since 23 May also your 2 men from that time and the Captain lieutenant, myself and Quartermaster Perkinson since 11 July - I have reserved room for the Captain and Corporal Green's men - Sir Captain Prittie marching this way on Thursday last towards his new troop at Fawkland (Falkland, Fife), I told him we had a warrant for six weeks' pay and that I expected that you would expect what was due to the colonel - he said Major Creed and others thought to receive it as it was disposed of by Lord Richard Cromwell* for his time - since our arrival in Scotland and we have received it but 4 months' pay and Cornet Paule has stopped £167. 12s of it at London, so that we know not whom of your troop in England wants pay - we hear of great insurrections in England - I think we shall draw into winter quarters at Elgin 25 Aug - [c1658-1659]

89 - C N(eedham) from his lodging over against the Mews Gate to Col Sanders or Col Barton - on Friday a letter was read in the House from Captain Tomlinson who, I understand, commands your Derbyshire troop giving an account of the insurrection in Derby, in which some reproach is cast upon yourself and Major Barton - he claims that you forbad Captain Thorpe to charge the enemy - it exalts the other party who rejoice at the humbling of men of your persuasion - the House referred the letter to the Committee of State - it will be a wound to your reputation until the matter is cleared - it is the opinion of all you or your major should hasten speedily to satisfy the Council - I entreat you to write to me narrative of the business'. 30 Aug - 1659

90 - Thoms Trodd to Colonel Sanders - 'I have written several times but judge my letters came not to you because of the late troubles - I wish to stay a little longer before I take my journey to Scotland - it has pleased God to afflict my family for 3 months past, so that I am out of capacity to take so long a march - my wife has been exceedingly sick and it is but 2 days since I had hopes of her recovery and my second son lies at the point of death - I judge he cannot live 2 days - I intend to come and see you as soon as I can to take my journey for Scotland - I hear you have sent my cornet away so there will be no lack of officers with my troop - as he is now married, I shall send him back to his wife as soon as I can - I hear Colonel Twistleton's regiment now in Scotland, has orders to recruit to 70 in each troop'. 1 Sep - 1659

91 - Order of the Committee of Sequestrations in Derbyshire to Col Thomas Sanders - 'you are desired to appear before us at the Talbot on Monday 17 October to answer a charge against you on behalf of the Commonwealth 8 Sep - 1659

92 - James Fullwood, William Tomlinson, Edward Hemminge and William Broadhurst, Derby, to Colonel Thomas Sanders - 'we are here met about persons guilty in the last insurrection - you are desired to come with all convenient speed, to the Talbot in Derby, to testify your knowledge concerning particulars advantageous and necessary for carrying on the said work against John Mundaye*, High Sheriff of Derbyshire'. 19 Sep - 1659

93 - E B [Edward Bird] to Col Thomas Sanders at his lodging at the Sugar Loaf in the Broad Sanctuary near St Margaret's church, Westminster - 'these lines must present you a sad message from your friends - you and other good men's enemies have prevailed as to procure an order from Haberdasher's Hall* to seize and take an inventory of all your real and personal estate - some of us hope it is unknown to Parliament, the Council or yourself - it seems it was their policy to strike first where there was least suspicion - shall men be judged before they be heard? - it seems the grandees of Haberdasher's Hall can make haste to make an order by the first return of the post - Mr Frost, who would have written but has gone along with them to Ireton to prevent Mrs Sanders affrights, asked me to let you know of this business and suggested that you petition the House for the revoking of the orders. 7 Oct - 1659

94 - Bond in £455 by Thomas Frost of Derby, gent., to Peter Bonne of Burton-on-Trent, agent of the Commissioners for sequestrations - whereas Bonne has seized the personal estate of Col Thomas Sanders as a person engaged in promoting the late insurrection - the said person estate is to be secured free of spoil, ready to be delivered to such persons as shall be thereunto authorised by Parliament - 7 Oct - 1659

95 - Copy of D1232/O/94 - 17th cent

96 - Heads of charges against Colonel Thomas Sanders: (a) was privy to the late design and insurrection of Sir George Booth* for many weeks before the same broke forth (b) was abetting to the said design in suffering Colonel White, who raised the tumult in Derby to escape (c) He corresponded with Booth or his party by Mr Sidon, minister and others (d) he was aiding and encouraging to the said party by encouraging Major Robert Greenwood to head the tumult (e) list of 14 witnesses examined - 1659

97-99 - Inventory of the goods and chattels of Col Thomas Sanders. 7 Oct - 1659

100 - Rental of Col Sanders' estate at Caldwell - 17th cent

101 - T F (Thomas Fulwood?) to Colonel Sanders at Mrs Grinsele's house at the Sugar Loaf in King St (Westminster) - 'I am informed secretly from good hands that the reason for the delay of the articles is that they have got all the witnesses against you and sent them to the Commissioners of Sequestrians at Haberdasher's Hall - if they can judge you sequestratable and seize your estate, then they will come in with their articles - I was sent for today before the Commissioners - they asked me if Mr Sidon was not with you in my house about the time of his going into Lancashire - I said not - I told them I had no knowledge of any private discourse between you and Mr Sidon - Sir John Corscone was in the room discoursing with Mr Tomlenson privately - he is very great with him - my sister desires you to write by Richard whether the sequestrators come or will seize the goods and what she must do - let us hear constantly from you and you shall do the same from us - if it should be dangerous my letter shall have this mar "W.H." ' - 1659

102 - To Colonel Thomas Sanders at his quarters near Westminster - 'I hear of divers articles framed but can get no certain account of them, one about orders, another about private discourse with White, another you offered yourself to be their prisoner another you allowed White to ride at their head with you into town and left them in confusion, another is the suffering of Sir Henry Every's horses which he was mounted of when he declared himself, another of your delay at Uxceter (Uttoxeter, Staffordshire) so that the enemy might get more head - this is the substance of what is visible - there are more articles but these are kept quiet' - 1659

103 - Testimony of William Broadhurst, lieutenant to Mr Samuel Doughty, one of the Captains of the militia troops raised in Derbyshire, in the presence of Thomas Bolwell of Derby, gent. - on Friday, 12 August, coming to Derby from Mercaston, he understood that one Col White had made a tumult in Derby - he rode down to Corner Market and meeting Col White demanded of him who he was for - White said he was for a free Parliament and that he declared against Charles Stuart, whereupon Captain. Doughty said: 'we are all friends' - Broadhurst wished White to go with him to the Commissioners for the Militia, which he did - afterwards Broadhurst came to Col Sanders in a chamber in the George Inn and told him he perceived the business had no bottom, that the tumult was only a confused party and that he conceived the best course would be to draw them out of town to Nungreene (Nuns' Green) and delay them to prevent a leading of them into town by any disaffected party - he asked Sanders to get on horseback and lead them out of town - Sanders said he would not engage with them but after Broadhurst had been to the market place again and seen what posture the people were in, he persuaded Sanders to mount his horse, ride with him to the market place and so draw the party to Nungreene - after Sanders was at Nungreene he denied to head them in any way of command and would have gone home, pretending he was unwell but Broadhurst persuaded him to stay, for while Sanders was present, no other dared lead them - after a while the party was persuaded to come into town and lay down their arms - Col Sanders rode home to Little Ireton - c1660

104 - Nathaniel Barton, Tutbury, to Col Thomas Sanders at his lodging at Mrs Grinsele's, the Sugar Loaf, King Street, near St Margaret's church, Westminster - 20 Apr 1660

105 - John Sheirman, Nottingham, to Col Sanders at his lodging at the Sugar Loaf, 2 doors from Mr Gains grocer, by Westminster Gate - 21 Apr 1660

106 - Thomas Sanders, Brickhill (Buckinghamshire) to Mrs Elizabeth Sanders* at Mr Aske's house near Austin's Gate, London - 22 Apr 1660

107 - Thomas Sanders, Coventry, to Elizabeth Sanders Mr Simeon Ashe's house near Austin's Gate - 'I came safe to Coventry on Monday morning and found all in peace and regiment unengaged with Lamb's party - this black cloud is suddenly blown over almost without a drop of blood - not 2 slain - there was 500 horse and foot but all are taken - Col Hawksworth was real and honest in this business - I think to go towards home tomorrow - Thomas Huchenson stays to go with me - if any letters come for me, open them, and if important send them to me' 24 Apr - 1660

108 - Thomas Sanders, Ireton, to Elizabeth Sanders - 'I am glad to hear from you but should be gladder to see you - come with what convenient speed you can - let me know when you intend for home - Col Barton and his wife will be at Ireton on Monday next and on Tuesday I go with them to Chesterfield where all my officers meet me to even accounts - the troops are on their march to Scotland pray write to Sam* to know what money he wants - I fear he will not answer our expectations - as to his studies, I fear he has but little religious company and is in danger to be corrupted - I and all the children are in health - Isaac* and Mary* are gone to Derby and Thomas* shall go to Repton as soon as I return from Chesterfield - Brother Deg's says nothing to me about the £500 - it lies ready at Derby - 5 May 1660

109 - Certificate by Samuel Atkins at Leith - 'the arrears of Col Thomas Sanders being certified from England as also from the arrears of his late regiment of horse (now Col Sir Ralph Knight's) - the arrears of the said Thomas Sanders are stated and paid here as colonel and Captain only from 18 Jul 1659 to 1 January 1659/60. 6 Dec - 1660

110 - a) A note of how the soldiers and officers hereunder mentioned served and how much pay they received in Major Sanders' troop; b) A true list of the names of the officers and soldiers in the troops of Major Sanders and Captain Hope - 1644-1646

111 - A month's pay for the Major's troop consisting of fourscore horsemen besides officers (76) - 1647

112 - Muster of Major Sanders' troop [top portion missing] (74) 8 Apr - 1648

113 - A list of such soldiers as have been delivered for the use of Prince Philip and Col Thorpe (total 346) (77) 29 May - 1648

114 - A list of all the officers and soldiers in Colonel Sanders' own troop (81) 3 Apr - 1654

115 - List of the commissioned officers of Colonel Thomas Sanders' regiment of horse [some names marked "subscribed"] - c1659

116 - List of the officers of Colonel Sanders' regiment of horse - c1659

117 - List of arrears due to Colonel Sanders' troop, as they are stated and allowed at Worster House - c1659

118 - List of arrears due to Colonel Sanders' troop - c1659

119 - Accounts of the regiment at Cardiff (arrears of pay) (75) 17 May - 1648

120 - 'A note of my share at Tutbury' - 1653

121 - Rough calculations of pay and arrears - 17th cent

Z - Miscellaneous - 20th cent

Z1 - Typescript transcript by R.E.F. Green of D1252/O/1-121 - 20th cent

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