This is a comprehensive collection of historical documents from the reign of Charles II, covering the years 1660 to 1685. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including letters, reports, and official documents, the volume provides a detailed picture of the political, social, and cultural landscape of the era. A must-read for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the fascinating history of seventeenth-century England. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.