Note 177 — Chapter VIII · The End of the First Civil War.

Apparently there was some delay about the destruction of the House. On December 10, 1645, the Committee of Both Kingdoms passed a resolution to write to the Lancashire Committee asking for their opinion as to what was to be done with Lathom House, "whether to be kept or dismantled." On January 5, 1645‑6, the request was repeated; but what answer was returned is not recorded. ("C.S.P.," 1645‑7, p. 297.)