From Manx Soc vol IV,VII & IX

John Bradshawe to Colonel Duckenfield. A.D. 1651.

STATE PAPER OFFICE.

SR,—The bearer John Christian, being a native of that island, hath informed us of diverse things of good concernment to the State, whereof he can also give you notice. Wee desire you to receive his informations and make such use of them on the States behalfe as you shall see cause.

Signed, &c.,

Jo. Bradshawe.

Whitehall, 23 Decemb., 1651.