Conceding the loss of the English Civil War, King Charles I banishes Prince Rupert to “ye parts beyond ye seas”

135. King Charles I Signed Passport for Prince Rupert (English Civil War). Manuscript DS, signed “Charles R,” one page, 7.25 x 11.75, no date but circa 1645. Passport issued by King Charles I to his nephew, Prince Rupert, dismissing him from service to England after his devastating loss in the Siege of Bristol during the English Civil War, and banishing him to “ye parts beyond ye seas.” In part: “Charles by ye Grace of God King of England, Scotland, France & Ireland, Defender of ye Faith &c, To All Admiralls, Vice-Admiralls, Governours & Captains of Ports, Shipps & Forts, Maiors, Sheriffs, Justices of the Peace...Whereas we have granted license unto our Nepueu Prince Rupert to passe from these our Dominions into ye parts beyond ye seas...[We] command every of you, not only to permitt him with all his Servants, horses & all his necessarys to passe by you & embarque at any of ye Ports within ye Dominions...but likewise to afford him all assistance & fitting accommodation in his safe journey.” Signed at the head by King Charles I and countersigned at the conclusion by Rupert’s arch-enemy, George Digby. The reverse is endorsed in Rupert’s hand, “The King’s passe without a date”; dated “1645” below in another hand. In fine condition, with some trivial small areas of paper loss. Starting Bid $1000