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A37555 An act for continuance of the imposition upon coals, towards the building and maintaining ships for garding the seas England and Wales. 1652 (1652) Wing E1012; ESTC R40491 264 1 View Text
A82444 An act for the continuance of the customs until the twenty sixth of March, in the year one thousand six hundred fifty and four. England and Wales. Parliament. 1653 (1653) Wing E1105; Thomason 669.f.16[90]; ESTC R211653 280 1 View Text
A82377 An act for continuing two former acts touching elections in the city of London. England and Wales. Parliament. 1650 (1650) Wing E1027; Thomason 669.f.15[69]; ESTC R212067 341 1 View Text
A84578 An act establishing the povvers of Lord Admiral of England, and Lord VVarden of the Cinque Ports, upon the Councel of State. England and Wales. Parliament. 1651 (1651) Wing E992; Thomason 669.f.15[79]; ESTC R212094 375 1 View Text
A82792 A further additional Act for relief of poor prisoners. England and Wales. Parliament. 1652 (1652) Wing E1549; Thomason 669.f.16[48]; ESTC R211478 402 1 View Text
A82473 An act making void the acts appointing commissioners for government of the army; and for making Charles Fleetwood Esq; commander in chief of the land-forces. Friday February 24. 1659. Ordered by the Parliament, that this act be forthwith printed and published. Thomas St. Nicholas, clerk of the Parliament. England and Wales. 1660 (1660) Wing E1142; Thomason E1074_30; ESTC R208390 450 4 View Text
A37567 An act for reviving and continuing of several acts of Parliament touching the militias of the city of Westminster, borough of Southwark, and the hamlets of the Tower of London England and Wales. 1651 (1651) Wing E1066; ESTC R40492 621 1 View Text
B02940 Anno regni Gulielmi et Mariæ, regnis & reginæ Angliæ, Scotiæ, Franciæ, & Hiberniæ, secundo. On the fourtheenth day of April, Anno Dom. 1690. In the second year of their Majesties reign, this act passed the royal assent. An act for recognizing King William and Queen Mary, and for avoiding all questions touching the acts made in the Parliament assembled at Westminster the thirteenth day of February, 1688. England and Wales. Parliament. 1690 (1690) Wing E1058; ESTC R171962 647 1 View Text
B02938 An act for limiting and setling the prices for wines. At the Parliament begun at Westminster the 17th day of September, An. Domini 1656. England and Wales. Parliament. 1657 (1657) Wing E1047; ESTC R215451 748 5 View Text
A82393 An act for limiting and setling the prices for vvines· At the Parliament begun at Westminster the 17th day of September, anno Domini 1656. England and Wales. Parliament. 1657 (1657) Wing E1046; Thomason E1065_24; ESTC R210910 750 4 View Text
A87302 An act for continuing the statute for an additional excise upon beer, ale, and other liquors Chap. XXIII.; Laws, etc. Ireland. 1695 (1695) Wing I302; ESTC R43652 795 4 View Text
B02944 Anno Regni Jacobi II. Regis Angliæ, Scotiæ, Franciæ, & Hiberniæ, primo. At the Parliament begun at Westminster the nineteenth day of May, Anno Dom. 1685, in the first year of the reign of our most gracious sovereign lord James, by the grace of God, of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland King, defender of the faith, &c. England and Wales. Parliament 1685 (1685) Wing E1074AC; ESTC R175026 1,146 5 View Text
A82455 An act for the improvement of the revenue of the customs and excize England and Wales. Parliament. 1657 (1657) Wing E1113; Thomason E1065_28; ESTC R13781 1,410 4 View Text
A87560 M. Jenkin's recantation, or His humble acknovvledgement by way of petition to the Parliament. Wherein he confesseth his sorrow for his actions against the state, and the unsuitableness thereof to his calling and profession. As also the Parliaments answer to his petition. Jenkyn, William, 1613-1685. 1651 (1651) Wing J649; Thomason E645_11; ESTC R208828 1,439 8 View Text
A74447 An act for transferring the povvers of the committees for indempnity England and Wales. Parliament. 1652 (1652) Thomason E1061_71; ESTC R209346 1,459 4 View Text
B05186 Act for putting the kingdome in a posture of warre Scotland. Parliament. Committee of Estates. 1644 (1644) Wing S1092A; ESTC R183895 1,518 1 View Text
B05175 Act concerning the priviledges of the office of Lyon King at Armes. Edinburgh, 10. of September, 1672. Scotland. Parliament. Committee of Estates. 1673 (1673) Wing S1072A; ESTC R183879 1,599 2 View Text
A74362 An act for impresting of sea-men. England and Wales. 1650 (1650) Thomason E1060_84; ESTC R208814 1,664 4 View Text
B05463 A proclamation, against penny-weddings Scotland. Privy Council. 1687 (1687) Wing S1596; ESTC R233627 1,711 1 View Text
A32162 An additional proclamation concerning coffee-houses England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II); Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685. 1676 (1676) Wing C2888; ESTC R11853 1,720 2 View Text
A79368 By the King. A proclamation, prohibiting the planting, setting and sowing of tobacco in England and Ireland, according to an Act of Parliament herein specified England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II); Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685. 1661 (1661) Wing C3552; Thomason 669.f.27[5]; ESTC R210252 1,959 1 View Text
A69303 A proclamation ordeined and made by the kinges highnes with the aduise of his most honourable counsaile, the .xxi. daye of Maye, in the .xxxvi. yere of his maiesties reygne, lymyttyng howe and at what pryces beefe mutton veale porke wyldefoule and other kyndes of vitailes shalbe solde.; Proclamations. 1544-05-21 England and Wales. Sovereign (1509-1547 : Henry VIII) 1544 (1544) STC 7805; ESTC S109231 1,992 1 View Text
A46573 A proclamation for the careful custody and well ordering of the new river brought from Chadwell and Amwell to the north parts of the city of London James R. England and Wales. Sovereign (1685-1688 : James II); James II, King of England, 1633-1701. 1686 (1686) Wing J352; ESTC R18615 1,995 1 View Text
A66315 By the King and Queen, a proclamation for the careful custody and well ordering of the new river brought from Chadwell and Amwell to the north parts of the city of London England and Wales. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary); Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694.; William III, King of England, 1650-1702. 1689 (1689) Wing W2606; ESTC R38096 2,005 2 View Text
A32029 By the King, a proclamation of His Majesties grace, favour, and pardon to the inhabitants of his counties of Stafford and Derby England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649. 1643 (1643) Wing C2561; ESTC R39031 2,100 1 View Text
A34347 Considerations concerning the African-Companies petition 1698 (1698) Wing C5908A; ESTC R6813 2,168 1 View Text
A53415 An ordinance ordained, devised, and made by the Master, and Keepers or Wardens, and commonalty of the mystery or art of Stationers of the City of London for the well governing of that society. Stationers' Company (London, England); Guilford, Francis North, Baron, 1637-1685.; Pemberton, Francis, Sir, 1624-1697.; Saunders, Edmund, Sir, d. 1683. 1683 (1683) Wing O411; ESTC R216917 2,321 11 View Text
A82387 An act for further continuance of the customs and excize. Tuesday the 27th of December, 1659. Ordered by the Parliament, that this Act be forthwith printed and published. Thomas St. Nicholas, clerk of the Parliament. England and Wales. 1659 (1659) Wing E1036; Thomason E1074_26; ESTC R18593 2,361 4 View Text
A74453 An act for calling home sea-men and mariners, and inhibiting such to serve abroad without licence. Thursday the 9th of September, 1652. Ordered by the Parliament, that this Act be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti. England and Wales. Parliament. 1652 (1652) Thomason E1061_77; ESTC R209357 2,455 9 View Text
A74292 Die Veneris, 23 Februarii, 1648. An Act concerning the sequestration of South-Wales, and county of Monmouth.; Laws, etc. England and Wales. 1649 (1649) Thomason E1060_15; ESTC R208562 2,854 4 View Text
A37576 An act for the better preventing and suppressing of prophane swearing and cursing England and Wales. 1650 (1650) Wing E1097; ESTC R40493 2,863 1 View Text
A93478 A solemn protestation against George Keith's advertisment, arbitrary summons and proceedings against certain persons, and a meeting of the people called Quakers 1697 (1697) Wing S4453A; ESTC R230302 2,880 4 View Text
A82443 Anno regni Caroli II. Regis Angliæ, Scotiæ, Franciæ, & Hiberniæ, duodecimo. At the Parliament begun at Westminster, the 25th day of April, Anno Domini, 1660. In the twelfth year of the reign of our most gracious soveraign lord Charles, by the grace of God, of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, King, defender of the faith, &c.; Laws, etc. England and Wales. 1660 (1660) Wing E1104; ESTC R208426 2,972 12 View Text
A74501 An ordinance appointing commissioners for approbation of publique preachers. Monday March 20. 1653. Ordered by His Highness the Lord Protector and His Council, that this ordinance be forthwith printed and published. Henry Scobell Clerk of the Council. England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell); England and Wales. Council of State. 1654 (1654) Thomason E1063_16; ESTC R209549 3,179 9 View Text
A41226 Factum of the French, and other Protestants in the Savoy. 1681 (1681) Wing F80B; ESTC R213681 3,384 6 View Text
B05965 The more excellent way; or, A proposal of a compleat work of charity. Stephens, Edward, d. 1706 1696 (1696) Wing S5429A; ESTC R232506 3,394 8 View Text
A82411 An Act for satisfying Lieutenant-Colonel John Lilburn, the sum of one thousand five hundred eighty and three pounds, eighteen shillings, four pence out of the remainder of the lands of the late deans and chapters. England and Wales. Parliament. 1650 (1650) Wing E1067; Thomason 669.f.15[44]; ESTC R211970 3,402 1 View Text
A84610 The answer of Ferdinando Lord Fairfax to a declaration of William Earle of Newcastle, touching a late vvarrant issued by the Lo: Fairfax, dated 2. February. 1642. As also, the Lord Fairfax's willingnesse to decide the controversie with the said Earle of New-castle in a fayre field. Fairfax, Ferdinando Fairfax, Baron, 1584-1648. 1643 (1643) Wing F111; Thomason E91_28; ESTC R4479 3,442 8 View Text
A74294 An Act of the Commons assembled in Parliament: for setling the militia of the city of Westminster, and liberties thereof, with the parishes and places adjacent of the county of Middlesex, within the weekly bills of mortality, and late lines of communication, except the hamblets of the Tovver.; Laws, etc. England and Wales. 1649 (1649) Thomason E1060_17; ESTC R208566 3,675 11 View Text
A45980 An act for the better suppressing Tories, robbers and rapparees and for preventing robberies, burglaries, and other hainous crimes.; Public General Acts. 1695. 7 Gui.III.c.21 Ireland. 1662 (1662) Wing I314; ESTC R475717 3,866 8 View Text
A39393 Encouragements to builders and planters of Little Yarmouth 1668 (1668) Wing E725; ESTC R215004 3,945 1 View Text
A37602 An act touching marriages and the registring thereof, and also touching births and burials England and Wales. 1653 (1653) Wing E1157; ESTC R209401 4,075 12 View Text
A82463 An act for settling the militia for the City of London, and liberties thereof. Monday, March 12. 1659. Ordered by the Parliament, that this act be forthwith printed and published. Thomas St. Nicholas, clerk of the Parliament. England and Wales. 1660 (1660) Wing E1126; Thomason E1074_36; ESTC R208409 4,117 11 View Text
A82492 An additional Act for burying in woollen; Public General Acts. 1680-1681. 32 Car.II.c.1-2 + Table England and Wales.; England and Wales. Public General Acts. 1680-1681. 32 Car.II.c.1.; England and Wales. Public General Acts. 1680-1681. 32 Car.II.c.2.; England and Wales. Public General Acts. 1680-1681. 32 Car.II. Table. 1685 (1685) Wing E1168D; ESTC R231761 4,134 12 View Text
A78830 The Kings Majesties last gracious message for peace sent to the two Houses of Parliament examined, and several observations from the same concerning Ireland: vvith a copy of the Lord Digbies letter, the Kings Majesties commission, and the articles of peace. Bristol, George Digby, Earl of, 1612-1677.; England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I). 1646 (1646) Wing C2368; Thomason E322_11; ESTC R200578 4,214 8 View Text
A74365 An act for selling the fee-farm rents belonging to the Commonwealth of England, formerly payable to the crown of England, dutchy of Lancaster, and dutchy of Cornwal. Die Lunæ, undecimo Martii, 1649. Ordered by the Parliament, that this act be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti. England and Wales. 1650 (1650) Thomason E1060_87; ESTC R208827 4,244 11 View Text
A80918 An exemplification under the Great Seal of England, of an ordinance of His Highness the Lord Protector by and with the advice and consent of his council, dated the 26th of May, 1654. Entituled, An ordinance for the preservation of the works of the great level of the Fens; which ordinance was confirmed by one Act and Declaration made in the Parliament begun at Westminster the 17th day of September, an. Dom. 1656. England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell); Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658. 1657 (1657) Wing C7085B; ESTC R229639 4,520 12 View Text
A78536 Several particulars of the highest concern to the kingdom of Scotland, offered to consideration, in order to the enriching the same; without interfering with, or meanly depending on forraign nations, more than is usual in all other countrys. By a friend to the proposal made by D. H. Chamberlen anno 1693, for establishing a land credit in Scotland Chamberlen, Hugh. 1700 (1700) Wing C1890A; ESTC R231228 4,719 4 View Text
A35625 The case of many thousands of His Majesty's subjects who for valuable considerations are entituled, under the letters patents of King Charles the second, to annual sums out of the hereditary revenue of excise. 1700 (1699-1700?) Wing C946; ESTC R221498 4,789 1 View Text
A13054 A recital of Stow's collection concerning the rise, profi[ta]bleness, and continuance of the court of requests, or court of conscience in the city of London: together w[it]h the Act of Parliament of 3 Iacobi Regis, for establishing and confirmation of the same Stow, John, 1525?-1605. 1640 (1640) STC 23346; ESTC S113495 4,811 1 View Text
A74356 An act of Parliament for the removing of obstructions in the sale of the honors, manors & lands of the late King, Queen and Prince. Die Lunæ, 18⁰ Februarii, 1649. Ordered by the Parliament, that this act be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti. England and Wales. 1650 (1650) Thomason E1060_79; ESTC R208805 4,965 13 View Text
B01412 Answers for the Burghs Royal, to the memorial in behalf of the Burghs of Regality and Baronie and other unfree traders. Scotland. Parliament. 1698 (1698) Wing A3465CA; ESTC R172388 5,019 3 View Text
A82476 An act of indempnity and free pardon. Tuesday, July 12. 1659. Ordered by the Parliament; that this Act be forthwith printed and published. Thomas St. Nicholas Clerk of the Parliament. England and Wales. 1659 (1659) Wing E1145; Thomason E1074_9; ESTC R208299 5,132 14 View Text
B03208 The extortioners and stock-jobbers, detected. Or, an infallible receipt for the circulation of money. 1696 (1696) Wing E3903; ESTC R176898 5,185 4 View Text
A65680 A justification of the paper, entituled, A short history of the life and death of the act made in the 35th of Eliz. Cap. I, &c. containing some observations on that part of the Gazett (published 21th of April last) which asserts the contrary : wherein it doth plainly appear (notwithstanding what is therein alledged) that the said act of the 35th of Eliz. and the Conventicle Act of the 16th of the King, are not in being, nor hath the force of a law / by the same author. Whitaker, Edward. 1681 (1681) Wing W1703; ESTC R8906 5,298 8 View Text
A74280 Anno Regni Caroli Regis Angliæ, Scotiæ, Franciæ, & Hiberniæ, Decimo Octavo. At the Parliament begun at Westminster the third day of November, Anno Dom. 1640. in the 16. yeer of the reign of ... Lord Charles ...; Laws, etc. England and Wales. 1642 (1642) Thomason E1059_36 5,322 11 View Text
B03043 Anno regni Caroli Regis Angliæ, Scotiæ, Franciæ, & Hiberniæ, decimo septimo. At the Parliament begun at Westminster the third day of November, Anno Dom. 1640. In the 16. yeer of the reign of our most gracious soveraign Lord, Charles, by the grace of God, of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, &c. A subsidie granted to the King of tonnage, poundage, and other sums of money, payable upon merchandize, exported and imported. England and Wales. Parliament. 1642 (1642) Wing E2310B; ESTC R176151 5,338 11 View Text
A22535 Charles, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, defender of the faith, &c. to all and singular mayors, recorders, customers, comptrollers ... of and within all and singular the port townes ... England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649. 1630 (1630) STC 8968; ESTC S3769 5,500 1 View Text
A74358 An act for the better propagation and preaching of the Gospel in Wales, and redress of some grievances. Die Veneris, 22⁰ Februarii, 1649. Ordered by the Parliament, that this Act be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti. England and Wales.; England and Wales. Parliament. aut 1650 (1650) Thomason E1060_80; ESTC R208808 5,515 12 View Text
A74311 An act for the present examining and stating the accompts of the officers and soldiers now in the Parliaments service within this nation. Die Lunæ 28 Maii, 1649. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this act be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliament'.; Laws, etc. 1649 England and Wales. 1649 (1649) Thomason E1060_33; ESTC R208607 5,535 12 View Text
A74332 An act for the admitting of the six counties of North-Wales to a general composition for their delinquency. Die Veneris, 10 Augusti, 1649. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this Act be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliament'.; Laws, etc. England and Wales. 1649 (1649) Thomason E1060_54; ESTC R40224 5,538 12 View Text
A14241 A speech delivered in the castle-chamber at Dublin, the XXII. of November, anno 1622 At the censuring of certaine officers, who refused to take the Oath of Supremacie. By Iames Bishop of Meath. Ussher, James, 1581-1656. 1631 (1631) STC 24555; ESTC S118952 5,567 16 View Text
A88821 The lawes against vvitches, and conivration. And some brief notes and observations for the discovery of witches. Being very usefull for these times, wherein the Devil reignes and prevailes over the soules of poore creatures, in drawing them to that crying sin of witch-craft. Also, the confession of Mother Lakeland, who was arraigned and condemned for a witch, at Ipswich in Suffolke. Published by authority. Lakeland, Mother. 1645 (1645) Wing L694aA; Thomason E307_11; ESTC R200343 5,674 8 View Text
A65684 A short history of the life and death of the act made the 35th of Elizabeth, cap. I intituled, An act to retain the Queen's Majesties subjects in their due obedience : as also, the act commonly called the Conventicle act ... : wherin it plainly appears by the several records, that both the said acts are expired, and have no force in law / ... by E.W. Whitaker, Edward. 1681 (1681) Wing W1707; ESTC R9671 5,695 12 View Text
B02176 Articles to be enquired of in the primary visitation of the right reverend father in God John Lord Bishop of Rochester and exhibited to the church-wardens and side-men of every parish within the diocese of Rochester, in September, 1668. Church of England. Diocese of Rochester. Bishop (1666-1683 : Dolben); Dolben, John, 1625-1686. 1668 (1668) Wing C4097DA; ESTC R173899 5,726 15 View Text
A58241 Reasons for passing a general act for reducing the forfeitures, humbly offered by the persons concerned 1690 (1690) Wing R498; ESTC R6008 5,838 4 View Text
A74314 An Act for providing maintenance for preaching-ministers, and other pious uses. Die Veneris, 8 Junii, 1649. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this act be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliament'. England and Wales. 1649 (1649) Thomason E1060_36; ESTC R208611 6,066 15 View Text
A74443 An additional act for sale of the fee-farm rents· Thursday the third of June, 1652. Ordered by the Parliament, that this Act be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti. England and Wales. Parliament. 1652 (1652) Thomason E1061_68; ESTC R209341 6,156 14 View Text
B09017 Anno regni Gulielmi et Mariæ, regis & reginæ Anglia, Scotia, Francia & Hibernia, tertio at the Parliament begun at Westminster the twentieth day of March, Anno Dom. 1689, in the second year of the reign of our sovereign Lord and Lady, William and Mary by the grace of God, of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, king and queen, defenders of the faith, &c., and from thence continued by several prorogations and adjournments to the two and twentieth day of October, 1691 being the third session of this present parliament. England and Wales. Laws, statutes, etc.; England and Wales. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary). 1691 (1691) Wing E1037E; ESTC R223324 6,170 20 View Text
A91059 The profession of the true Protestant religion: or, The protestation of the Kirk of Scotland, with a confession of faith, and solemne covenant, or oath, of that kingdome; as it hath been divers times protested and enacted by King Iames, and confirmed by an act in the second Parliament of our dread soveraign King Charles, the 11. of Iune, 1640. Wherein is specified the particular heads of popish doctrine, and superstition, of the church of Rome, contrary to the sacred scriptures, and discipline of the reformed churches: with an act of confirmation of the said covenant. Also an act against liesing makers, (or evill counsellors) of whatsoever quality, office, place or dignity. Printed at Edingborough by E. T. 1641. Church of Scotland. 1643 (1643) Wing P3645; Thomason E73_7; ESTC R8688 6,189 8 View Text
A74539 An ordinance for the further encouragement of the adventurers for lands in Ireland, and of the souldiers and other planters there. Fryday June 23. 1654. Ordered by his Highness the Lord Protector and his council, that this ordinance be forthwith printed and published, Henry Scobell, Clerk of the Council.; Orders in Council. 1654-06-23. England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell); England and Wales. Council of State. aut 1654 (1654) Thomason E1064_20; ESTC R210246 6,229 15 View Text
A74355 An act for the better ordering and managing the estates of papists & delinquents. Die Veneris, 25 Januarii, 1649. Ordered by the Parliament, that John Field printer, nominated by Mr. Speaker, be joyned with Mr. Husbands stationer, in printing the Act for the better ordering and managing the estates of papists and delinquents, and all other acts and proceedings in Parliament; and that his name be used in printing of the said act, and all other acts and proceedings: and that the said John Field have equal benefit in printing accordingly. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti. England and Wales. 1650 (1650) Thomason E1060_78; ESTC R208802 6,260 15 View Text
A49005 An act of Common Council for the better regulation of hackney-coaches City of London (England). Court of Common Council. 1683 (1683) Wing L2857G; ESTC R34998 6,350 18 View Text
A86142 The heads of proposals, agreed on by his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Councell of the Armie. Tendred to the commissioners of Parliament residing with the Armie, to be by them presented to the Parliament. Containing their particular desires (in pursuance of their former declarations and papers) in order to the cleering and securing the rights and liberties of this kingdome, in the setling of a just and lasting peace therein; leaving the terms of peace for the kingdome of Scotland, to stand as in the late propositions of both kingdoms, unlesse that kingdome have agreed, or shall agree to any alteration. To which proposalls are added the explanations upon severall particulars therein agreed upon at the late generall Councell of the Army at Putney, on Thursday Septemb. 16. 1647. In answer to certaine queres thereupon made by the commissioners of Parliament residing with the Army. By the appointment of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Generall Councell of his Armie. Signed, Jo. Rushworth, Secretarie. England and Wales. Army. Council.; Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671. 1647 (1647) Wing H1285; Thomason E408_8; ESTC R202597 6,681 16 View Text
A74486 An act for the establishing an High Court of Justice. Together with 1. An act prohibiting the proclaiming of any person to be king over England or Ireland, or the dominions thereof. 2. An act declaring what offences shall be adjudged treason. 3. An another act declaring what offences shall be adjudged treason. 4. An act for a seal of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of England. Tuesday the 22th of November, 1653. Ordered by the Parliament, that this act passed yesterday, entituled, An act for the establishing an High Court of Justice, be forthwith printed and published: and that the several other acts therein mentioned be printed therewith. Hen: Scobell, Clerk of the Parliament. England and Wales. Parliament. 1653 (1653) Thomason E1062_26; ESTC R209424 6,846 16 View Text
A54943 Scotland mourning: or, A short discovery of the sad consequences which accompanies the delay of the setling judicatories in that nation. By Robert Pittilloh advocate. Pittilloh, Robert, 1621?-1698. 1659 (1659) Wing P2312; ESTC R218256 7,277 8 View Text
A37577 An Act for the better propagation and preaching of the Gospel in VVales, and redress of some grievances. Die Veneris, 22. Februarii, 1649. Ordered by the Parliament, that this Act be forthwith printed and published. Hen. Scobel, Cleric. Parliamenti.; Public General Acts. 1650-02-22. England and Wales. 1650 (1650) Wing E1099; ESTC R210495 7,482 24 View Text
A92497 The act of classis for purging the iudicatories and other places of publick trust.; Laws, etc. Scotland.; Scotland. Convention of Estates. 1649 (1649) Wing S1116A; ESTC R183916 7,658 9 View Text
A25538 An Account of the new sheriffs, holding their office made publick, upon reason of conscience, respecting themselves and others, in regard to the act for corporations. 1680 (1680) Wing A333; ESTC R1609 7,738 4 View Text
A35924 A Dialogue concerning the times between Philobelgus and Sophronius. 1688 (1688) Wing D1363; ESTC R24293 7,740 8 View Text
B02700 A catalogue of excellent and rare books, to be sold by way of auction the 24th. day of July. Which was the library of the late Lord Dirltoun sometime Advocate to His Majesty deceased. The books are to be seen four dayes before the auction being at the place where they are to be sold, to wit, at Pircairlie's Stone Land at the Cross, third door of the turnpyke on the right-hand. The catalogues are to be had at Mr. Charles Lumisden's shop in the Locken-Booths, the time of the sale, is only in the afternoon, and begins at two, and ends at six; and will continue every day in the week until the books be sold off. 1690 (1690) Wing D1556; ESTC R171775 7,913 26 View Text
A50100 Master Edmund Calamies leading case 1663 (1663) Wing M1061; ESTC R7623 7,937 16 View Text
A32039 Master Edmund Calamies leading case Calamy, Edmund, 1600-1666. 1663 (1663) Wing C258; ESTC R7623 7,971 17 View Text
B01916 The case of the merchants of London, in reference to the arrears of excise, stated and examined. 1662 (1662) Wing C1116A; ESTC R171014 8,051 28 View Text
A38418 Englands present case stated ... partly occasioned by the late proclamation for the convening of a Parliament ... wherein the arbitrary unparallel'd proceedings of the army and their adherents, since 1641 to this time, their dissolving of all Parliament powers and governments to perpetuate themselves are discussed and discovered ... : as also a declaration to live and die with the generals by authority of Parliament and the city of London in defence of the Parliament, laws, city and nations ... 1659 (1659) Wing E3018; ESTC R21515 8,218 18 View Text
A80688 The countreys plea against tythes. A declaration sent to divers eminent ministers in severall parishes of their kingdome, shewing the grounds and causes wherefore tythes ought to be detained: proving by Gods Word and morall reason, that tythes are not due to ministers of the Gospell; and that the law for tythes was a Leviticall law, and to indure no longer than the Leviticall priesthood did; and that there being a change of the priesthood, there ought to be also a change of maintenance thereof. Written for the generall benefit of all, as well ministers as people. Published according to order. 1646 (1646) Wing C6572; Thomason E366_9; ESTC R201259 8,425 14 View Text
A84656 A declaration from His Excellencie Sr. Thomas Fairfax, and his Councell of Warre. Concerning their proceeding in the proposalls, prepared and agreed on by the Councell of the Armie, to be tendred to the Commissioners of Parliament, residing in the Army, and with them to be treated on by the Commissioners of the Army. Together with the heads of the said proposalls, containing the particulars of their desires, in pursuance of their former declarations and papers, in order to the clearing, and securing of the rights, and liberties of the kingdome, and the setling of a just and lasting peace. To which are added some further particular desires, for the removing, and redressing of divers present pressing grievances, being also comprised in, or in necessarie pursuance of their former representations and papers appointed to be treated upon. England and Wales. Army. Council.; Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671. 1647 (1647) Wing F139A; Thomason E401_4; ESTC R201772 8,728 17 View Text
A23077 An act for the preventing of inconveniences hapning by the long intermission of Parliaments England and Wales. 1640 (1640) STC 9510.7; ESTC S4260 8,741 17 View Text
A59760 The Sheriffs case whether, and how they may lawfully qualifie themselves for their holding the office, according to the Act for Corporations. 1681 (1681) Wing S3234; ESTC R28863 8,800 4 View Text
A26312 The Acts for annuities reviewed and compared 1700 (1700) Wing A456; ESTC R8315 8,816 16 View Text
B05226 Act repealing all acts of Parliament or Committee made for the late unlawfull engagement, and ratifying the protestation and opposition against the same. Scotland. Convention of Estates. 1649 (1649) Wing S1157A; ESTC R183954 8,826 22 View Text
A39845 A declaration from his excellencie Sir Thomas Fairfax, and his councell of warre concerning their proceedings in the proposalls prepared and agreed on by the councel of the Army, to be tendred to the Commissioners of Parliament residing in the Army, and with them to be treated on by the Commissioners of the Army : together with the heads of the said proposalls, containing the particulars of their desires, in pursuance of their former declarations and papers, in order to the clearing and securing of the rights and liberties of the kingdome, and the settling of a just and lasting peace : to which are added, some further particular desires, for the removing and redressing of divers present pressing grievances, being also comprised in, or in necessary pursuance of their former representation and papers appointed to be treated on. Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671. 1647 (1647) Wing F139; ESTC R3200 8,844 20 View Text
A45999 Idem iterum, or, The history of Q. Mary's big-belly from Mr. Fox's Acts and monuments and Dr. Heylin's Hist. res. Foxe, John, 1516-1587. Actes and monuments.; Heylyn, Peter, 1600-1662. Ecclesia restaurata. 1688 (1688) Wing I33; Wing F2040_CANCELLED; ESTC R5327 8,878 8 View Text
A34494 The Copy of a letter to a countrey collonel, or, A serious dissuasive from joyning with those officers now in rebellion against the Parliament 1659 (1659) Wing C6160; ESTC R20876 8,928 8 View Text
A58754 A proclamation for securing the peace of the High-lands Edinburgh, the tenth day of October, 1678. Scotland. Parliament. 1678 (1678) Wing S1913; ESTC R35165 9,014 12 View Text
A38977 An Examination of severall votes of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament concerning such as take up armes against the Parl. of England or assist in such war wherein is declared that all such persons are traitors by the fundementall lawes of this Kingdome and ought to suffer accordingly. 1648 (1648) Wing E3723; ESTC R29796 9,053 10 View Text
A84002 Englands sole remedy: or, A vvholsome directory, for the recory [sic] of our languishing kingdome: drawn from the law of God, and the land. Containing some necessary and pertinent queries, with their resolutions, by Scriptures, law, and reason: very fit and convenient to be thought upon by all Englishmen, for the begetting of a sure, safe, and well-grounded peace. Collected and intended for the good of all. By a lover of peace and truth. Lover of peace and truth. 1648 (1648) Wing E3053; Thomason E453_7; ESTC R201935 9,161 16 View Text
A37588 Anno regni Caroli regis Angliæ, Scotiæ, Franciæ, & Hiberniæ, decimo septimo at the Parliament begun at Westminster the third day of November, anno Dom. 1640 ... : an act for the speedie and effectuall reducing of the rebells in His Majesties kingdom of Ireland to their due obedience to His Majestie and the Crown of England. England and Wales. 1641 (1641) Wing E1127; ESTC R41133 9,354 15 View Text
A68712 His Majesties proclamation in Scotland: with an explanation of the meaning of the Oath and Covenant. By the Lord Marquesse, his Majesties high commissioner. Set forth by the Kings speciall licence; Proclamations. 1638-12-08 Scotland. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Hamilton, James Hamilton, Duke of, 1606-1649. Explanation of the meaning of the Oath and the Covenant. aut 1639 (1639) STC 22001.5; ESTC S100073 9,413 23 View Text
A33904 The desertion discuss'd in a letter to a country gentleman Collier, Jeremy, 1650-1726. 1689 (1689) Wing C5249; ESTC R18889 10,218 8 View Text