John Manley (MP)

John Manley (c. 1622—1699) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1659 and 1690.

Captain John Manley and his servant were granted a pass to go to Holland on 4 April 1655 under a warrant of the Lord Protector and his Council.

The Council of State ordered Secretary John Thurloe to manage the Post Office on 24 April 1655.

[1] On the Restoration, Manley was at Bryn-y-Ffynon where his strong religious and political views attracted attention.

He was a major of horse in the army of the Duke of Monmouth in 1685, and escaped to Holland after the defeat of the Rebellion.