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ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
B05332	Act of council, dispensing with circuit courts for this instant year 1685. Edinburgh, the 29th day of April 1685.	Scotland. Privy Council.; Great Britain. Sovereign (1685-1688 : James II)	1685 (1685)	Wing S1447; ESTC R183015	312	1
B06103	To his Grace, his Majestys High Commissioner, and the honourable Estates of Parliament the petition of several nobles and barrons [sic] concerned in burghs of regality and barrony, and other inhabitants within this kingdom.	Scotland. Sovereign (1694-1702 : William II)	1698 (1698)	Wing T1363D; ESTC R185109	405	1
B05312	Act discharging any to travel thorow the Highlands, with more persons than the law allows. Edinburgh, the tenth day of October, 1678.	Scotland. Privy Council.; Gibson, Alexander, Sir, d. 1693.	1678 (1678)	Wing S1408A; ESTC R182988	406	1
B08607	By Their Majesties commissioners for putting in execution in the county aforesaid, an act of Parliament, intituled, An act for raising money by a poll, payable quarterly for one year, for the carrying on a vigorous war against France	England and Wales. Parliament.	1692 (1692)	Wing B6371C; ESTC R224507	501	2
B05311	Act discharging any person to go aboard of, or correspond with French privateers. Edinburgh, August 3, 1697.	Scotland. Privy Council.	1697 (1697)	Wing S1408; ESTC R182987	513	1
A92479	Act asserting His Majesties supremacy over all persons and in all causes ecclesiastical At Edinburgh, the 16th of November, 1669. The Estates of Parliament having seriously considered, how necessar [sic] it is for the good and peace of the Church and State; that His Majesties power and authority, in relation to matters and persons ecclesiastical, be more clearly asserted by an act of Parliament;...; Acts. 1669	Scotland. Parliament. Committee of Estates.	1669 (1669)	Wing S1059; ESTC R231896	619	1
A58681	Act of Council, anent the test to be taken by all judges, &c. Edinburgh, the twenty-fourth day of September, One thousand six hundred and eighty-one.	Scotland. Privy Council.	1681 (1681)	Wing S1443; ESTC R34053	647	1
A46063	By the Lord Lieutenant, a proclamation appointing the time for putting in of claims	Ireland. Lord Lieutenant (1661-1669 : Ormonde); Ormonde, James Butler, Duke of, 1610-1688.	1662 (1662)	Wing I601; ESTC R36842	678	1
B05244	Act of supply. Edinburgh, May 13. 1685.	Scotland. Parliament. Committee of Estates.	1685 (1685)	Wing S1229; ESTC R204622	695	1
B05365	At Edinburgh, the thirtieth day of July, one thousand six hundred and sixty four. Forasmuch as it hath pleased the King's Majesty, by a letter dated the twenty sixth of this instant July ... gave order, that such of the fined persons, who should be charged before Lambmass .. should pay in the first moyety of their fines ...	Scotland. Privy Council.	1664 (1664)	Wing S1496; ESTC R183058	743	1
B05362	At Edinburgh, the tenth day of April, one thousand six hundred and sixty two	Scotland. Privy Council.	1662 (1662)	Wing S1493C; ESTC R183054	779	1
A32054	By the King. A proclamation for the speedy payment of the monies assessed by Parliament for disbanding the armies; Proclamations. 1641-07-06.	England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.	1641 (1641)	Wing C2634; ESTC R217253	787	1
A66316	By the King and Queen, a proclamation for the confinement of popish recusants within five miles of their respective dwellings	England and Wales. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary); Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694.; William III, King of England, 1650-1702.	1690 (1690)	Wing W2607; ESTC R38097	807	1
B05304	Act, appointing the oaths of allegiance taken for the benefit of the indemnity to be transmitted to the clerks of Privy Council. Edinburgh, January 12. 1692.	Scotland. Privy Council.	1692 (1692)	Wing S1403; ESTC R182979	807	1
B05364	Edinburgh, the eighteenth day of February, one thousand six hundred and sixty four. Forasmuch as it hath pleased the Kings Majesty, by a letter, dated at Whitehall the sixth of this instant, directed to His Majesties Privy Council; bearing, that whereas, His Majesty ... did appoint a proclamation to be issued forth, suspending the paiment of the fines imposed by an act of the second session of the last Parliament ...	Scotland. Privy Council.	1664 (1664)	Wing S1495; ESTC R183057	817	1
A32369	A proclamation commanding all papists, or reputed papists, forthwith to depart from the cities of London and Westminster, and from within ten miles of the same	England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II); Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685.	1679 (1679)	Wing C3239; ESTC R12006	882	1
A46193	Whereas the sins of prophane swearing and cursing are offenses forbidden by the word of God, and do highly provoke his wrath, not onely against the persons that are guilty thereof but also against the place where such crimes are permitted to pass unpunished ... by the Lord Lieutenant and Council, Ormonde.	Ireland. Lord Lieutenant (1661-1669 : Ormonde); Ormonde, James Butler, Duke of, 1610-1688.	1666 (1666)	Wing I941; ESTC R36952	1,028	1
A31993	His Majesties message to both Houses of Parliament, upon his removall to the city of York	England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.	1652 (1652)	Wing C2468; ESTC R39018	1,041	1
A31994	His Majesties message to both Houses of Parliament, upon his removall to the city of Yorke	England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.	1642 (1642)	Wing C2471; ESTC R39019	1,057	1
A83708	The humble address of the House of Commons to the King His Majesty's most gracious answer thereunto.	England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.; England and Wales. Sovereign (1694-1702 : William III)	1699 (1699)	Wing E2584; ESTC R30441	1,057	1
A82933	An order of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, concerning His Maiesties forrests, parks, and chases: commanded to be published in all parishes where they are.	England and Wales. Parliament.	1642 (1642)	Wing E1702; Thomason 669.f.5[19]; ESTC R210531	1,080	1
A78902	Huntington 15⁰ Martii, 1641. His Majesties message to both Houses of Parliament upon his removall to the citie of York.	England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.	1642 (1642)	Wing C2467; Thomason 669.f.3[55]; ESTC R209813	1,087	1
A31983	His Majesties message to both Houses of Parliament upon his removall to the city of York	England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.; England and Wales. Parliament.	1641 (1641)	Wing C2452; ESTC R23982	1,089	1
A78904	His Maiesties message to both houses of Parliament, upon his removall to the city of York.	England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.; England and Wales. Parliament.	1642 (1642)	Wing C2471A; ESTC R229061	1,089	1
A66304	By the King and Queen, a proclamation for nominating and appointing commissioners for putting in execution the act of Parliament lately passed for raising money by a poll, and otherwise, towards the reducing of Ireland William R.	England and Wales. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary); William III, King of England, 1650-1702.; Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694.; England and Wales. Parliament.	1689 (1689)	Wing W2595; ESTC R23266	1,094	1
B05245	Edinbvrgh, 4 June 1650. The Estate of Parliament now presently conveened, taking into consideration the necessary duty lying upon them to use their best endeavors for securing of religion and the peace of the kingdom ...	Scotland. Convention of Estates.	1650 (1650)	Wing S1235; ESTC R183980	1,095	1
B05306	Edinburgh, the 16 day of June, one thousand six hundred seventy and four years. Act assuring a reward to any who shall apprehend some rebels and others.	Scotland. Privy Council.	1674 (1674)	Wing S1405; ESTC R182981	1,156	1
A81287	The case of several of His Majesties loyal subjects, very much oppressed, contrary to the laws of this land as they are advised, humbly represented to the consideration of the right honourable the knights, citizens, and burgesses in Parliament assembled.	Cadman, Thomas.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.; England and Wales. Act for Licensing and Regulating Hackney Coachmen.	1699 (1690-1699)	Wing C984D; ESTC R173551	1,174	1
A49044	Jovis decimo quinto die Junij, 1699, annoque regni Regis Willielmi Tertij ... whereas by the ancient laws and statutes of this realm, there ought to be but one weight and measure used throughout this kingdom ...	City of London (England).	1699 (1699)	Wing L2865G; ESTC R39645	1,193	1
A49045	Jovis decimo quarto die Decembris, 1699, annoque regni Regis Willielmi Tertij ... whereas not withstanding several good and wholsom orders of this court heretofore made for the prevention of forestalling, regrating and other abuses in the fish-market of Billingsgate ...	City of London (England).	1699 (1699)	Wing L2865H; ESTC R39646	1,264	1
B05544	A proclamation, appointing the magistrates of burghs of regality and barrony, and their clerks, to take the oath of alleadgeance, and signe the declaration. Edinbvrgh, the first day of August, 1678.	Scotland. Privy Council.; Gibson, Alexander, Sir, d. 1693.	1678 (1678)	Wing S1708A; ESTC R183418	1,278	1
A31167	The Case of the makers and wholesale traders in the manufacture of English bone-lace		1698 (1698)	Wing C1108; ESTC R14755	1,279	1
B05168	Act authorizing certain commissioners of the Kingdom of Scotland, to treat with commissioners of England, for the weal of both kingdoms.	Scotland. Parliament.	1670 (1670)	Wing S1060A; ESTC R183868	1,289	14
A76794	The case of Capt. John Blackvvell, concerning several matters objected against him	Blackwell, John, fl. 1665.	1665 (1665)	Wing B3092A; ESTC R232602	1,296	7
A61347	The state of the case relating to Sir John Turton's Lease of Heyling's-Park, and Russey-Park, within the forest of Needwood		1698 (1698)	Wing S5315; ESTC R222424	1,319	1
A66296	By the King and Queen, a proclamation for collecting and levying the arrears of hearth-money	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 W2587; ESTC R38088	1,341	1
A82794	The humble address of the Right Honourable, the Lords Spiritual & Temporal, and Commons in Parliament assembled presented to His Majesty on the seventeenth of December, 1695.	England and Wales. Parliament.	1696 (1696)	Wing E1550C; ESTC R231771	1,375	4
A66293	By the King and Queen, a proclamation for appointing commissioners for putting in execution an act of this present Parliament for raising money by a poll and otherwise, towards the reducing of Ireland, and prosecuting the war against France William R.	England and Wales. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary); William III, King of England, 1650-1702.; Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694.; England and Wales. Parliament.	1690 (1690)	Wing W2583; ESTC R23264	1,379	1
B05457	A proclamation against importing of Irish cattel, or resetting thereof	Scotland. Privy Council.; Scotland. Sovereign (1694-1702 : William II)	1698 (1698)	Wing S1590; ESTC R183330	1,381	1
A66307	By the King and Queen, a proclamation for prolonging and appointing the time for the first general meeting of their majesties commissioners for executing the Act of Parliament lately made for granting to their Majesties an aid of twelve pence in the pound for one year, and for authorising and impowering the respective commissioners to proceed and act accordingly. William R.; Proclamations. 1689-09-02.	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 W2599; ESTC R217375	1,425	1
A46085	We the Lord Lieutenant and Council considering the duty incumbent on us to give a right representation of His Majesties great care of, and indulgence to, his people, and to make the execution of the laws as easie and safe to his subjects, as the exegencie of the times and necessity of affairs may possibly admit ... by the Lord Lieutenant and Co.	Ireland. Lord Lieutenant (1661-1669 : Ormonde); Ormonde, James Butler, Duke of, 1610-1688.	1662 (1662)	Wing I671; ESTC R36850	1,469	1
A39494	By the Lords Justices, a proclamation whereas there was an act made the last session of Parliament, intituted, an Act to Enforce the Act for the Increase and Incouragement of Seamen ...	England and Wales. Lords Justices.	1697 (1697)	Wing E940; ESTC R39445	1,476	1
A47690	Reasons humbly offer'd why the name of William Lenthall should be left out of the exception in the Act of oblivion	Lenthall, William, 1591-1662.	1660 (1660)	Wing L1077; ESTC R27127	1,487	1
A39490	By the Lords Justices, a proclamation Tho. Cantuar. J. Sommers C.S. Shrewsbury. Dorset. Whereas we have received information upon oath, that the persons hereafter mentioned have committed high treason in clipping and counterfeiting the current coin of this kingdom ...	England and Wales. Lords Justices.	1696 (1696)	Wing E936; ESTC R213251	1,514	1
A77683	The intentions of the armie: concerning the Kings Majestie, for estating him in his rights. Also their desires concerning the Queen, Prince Charles, and the Royall issue, and also for setling of the Parliament in their priviledges, and all subjects in their liberties, and the kingdome in peace.	Browne, Richard, Sir, 1602?-1669.	1647 (1647)	Wing B5143; Thomason E408_16; ESTC R204680	1,563	8
A92481	Act condemning the transactions concerning the Kings Majesty, vvhilst he was at Newcastle, in the years, 1646. and 1647. At Edinburgh, 20. February, 1661.	Scotland. Parliament.	1661 (1661)	Wing S1074; Thomason 669.f.27[4]; ESTC R210251	1,594	1
A45982	An act for the inlargement of the periods of time limited in an act for the better execution of His Majesties gracious declaration for the settlement of His kingdom of Ireland, &c.; Public General Acts. 1662. 14 Charles II c.2.	Ireland.	1662 (1662)	Wing I316A; ESTC R216255	1,595	6
B05193	Act for settling the quiet and peace of the church. Edinburgh, the twelfth day of June, one thousand six hundred ninety three.	Scotland. Parliament. Committee of Estates.	1693 (1693)	Wing S1105; ESTC R183908	1,603	1
A39492	By the Lords Justices, a proclamation whereas by one act ... intituled, Act for the further remedying the ill state of the coin of the kingdom ...	England and Wales. Lords Justices.; William III, King of England, 1650-1702.	1697 (1697)	Wing E938; ESTC R39443	1,621	1
A94550	To the Kings most Excellent Maiesty. The humble remonstrance and declaration of the high sheriffe, your majesties iustices of the peace, and gentlemen of the grand iury of the county of Essex whose names are here subscribed, being assembled at this present assizes holden at Chelmsford this 18. day of Iuly, 1642. Vnto which is annexed the resolution of the gentry of Lincolne.	England and Wales. Parliament.	1642 (1642)	Wing T1548; Thomason 669.f.5[66]; ESTC R210977	1,630	1
A31152	The Case of the English-Company trading to the East-Indies erected in pursuance of an act of Parliament for raising two millions, and for settling the said trade.		1698 (1698)	Wing C1068; ESTC R14955	1,636	1
B02985	The humble address of the right honourable Lords spiritual and temporal, and Commons in Parliament assembled. Die Veneris 13 Decembris 1695.	England and Wales. Parliament.	1696 (1696)	Wing E1550A; ESTC R176112	1,640	1
A37583	An act for the necessary maintenance of the work of dreining the great levell of the fenns	England and Wales. Parliament.	1661 (1661)	Wing E1117A; ESTC R34889	1,643	1
A46970	The case of several of Their Majesties loyal subjects very much oppressed, contrary to the laws of this land (as they are advised) humbly represented to the Honourable the Knights, Citizens and Burgesses in Parliament assembled.	Johnson, Thomas, 17th cent.	1690 (1690)	Wing J849; ESTC R17425	1,654	1
A58682	Act of Council, explanatory of the test with His Majesties letter containing his royal approbation thereof.	Scotland. Privy Council.; Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685.	1681 (1681)	Wing S1448; ESTC R183016	1,710	4
B05269	Act additional to the proclamation for the more easie and effectual in-bringing of the pole-money. At Edinburgh, the eight day of October, 1698.	Scotland. Privy Council.; Scotland. Sovereign (1694-1702 : William II)	1698 (1698)	Wing S1354A; ESTC R184019	1,842	1
A91110	Propositions of accommodation for the composing of the present differences between His Majestie and the Parliament		1642 (1642)	Wing P3796; Thomason 669.f.6[47]; ESTC R212406	1,861	1
A78875	The Kings Maiesties manifesto to the kingdome of Ireland. Undertaken and published by the Marquesse of Clanrickard. Assuring them of the Kings hand, the Queen and Prince of Wales their engagements, and the assurance of the Crown of France for performance thereof. And that the Marquesse of Ormond shall punctually observe (during the Kings want of freedome) such commands from the Queen and Prince of Wales, as shall be signified unto him by the Lord Digby (as principall Secretary of State;) and not obey what is commanded by his Majesty in any restraint. As also for the calling a free Parliament, procuring acts of oblivion, and other desires of the Catholickes of that kingdome. Signed by the Marquesse of Clanrickard. January 19. 1646. These papers of the Marquesse of Clanrickards undertakings between his Majesty and the kingdome of Ireland, are examined and printed according to order of Parliament.	Clanricarde, Ulick de Burgh, Earl of, 1604-1657.; Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.; England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)	1647 (1647)	Wing C2427; Thomason E371_11; ESTC R201307	1,876	8
A96558	His Majesties order for taking off the chimney-money, in His gracious message to the Parliament, for the ease of His loving subjects. With some observations thereupon	England and Wales. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary); William III, King of England, 1650-1702.	1689 (1689)	Wing W2427; ESTC R231959	1,983	1
A66910	A Wonderfull discoverie of a terrible plot against Hutl [sic] by the designes of the Lord Digby, many papists and others of the malignant party declaring the manner how the two ships loaden with great store of ammunition of armes came under a pretended colour of merchants ships from the Indies : and how they would have executed their plot that night against Hull : also how by the providence of God they were discovered and apprehended : lastly, the true relation how five men in disguise would have entred into Hull as being a committee appointed by the Parliament to sit at York : having 100 horse and 500 foot lying in ambush to have seized upon the towne as soon as the gates had beene opened : with Irish depositions by His Majesties commission and an extract of a letter sent from Isidores Coll. in Rome, 4 January 1641.	O'Connor, Bonaventura.	1642 (1642)	Wing W3364; ESTC R8595	1,986	10
A90191	XXIX. articles of peace, concluded, agreed and signed by the Marquesse of Ormond, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, commissioner for the King, and the Lord Viscount Mountgarret, President of the Supream Councel, and the commissioner for the Irish at the treaty held at Dublin. Published in Dublin by heralds, and sound of trumpet, Aug. 1. 1646. August 22. 1646. These are the true copies of the originall papers that were presented to the Committee for Ireland, and are appointed to be forthwith printed and published.	Ireland. Lord Lieutenant (1641-1649 : Ormonde); Ormonde, James Butler, Duke of, 1610-1688.; Mountgarret, Richard Butler, Viscount, 1578-1651.	1646 (1646)	Wing O463; Thomason E351_6; ESTC R201066	1,993	8
A69322	A proclamacion, set furthe by the Kynges Maiestie, with thassent and consent of his most dere Uncle Edwarde Duke of Somerset, Gouernor of his moste royall persone, and of his dominions and subiectes protector, and others of his highnes priuie counsaill, against enclosures lettyng of houses to decaie, and vnlawfull conuertyng of arable ground to pastures, the first daie of Iune in the second yere of his maiesties moste gracious reigne.; Proclamations. 1548-06-01	England and Wales. Sovereign (1547-1553 : Edward VI)	1548 (1548)	STC 7816; ESTC S109337	1,997	2
A35642	The case of several thousands of His Majesty's subjects, entituled under the letters patents of King Charles the second, to annual sums out of the hereditary revenue of excise: humbly offered to the consideration of the honourable House of Commons.		1699 (1699)	Wing C988; ESTC R213520	2,037	2
A46340	The Judges opinions concerning petitions to the king in publick matters with a clause of a late act of Parliament concerning the same subject.	England and Wales. Court of Star Chamber.	1679 (1679)	Wing J1169; ESTC R32370	2,067	1
A94479	To the honourable the House of Commons assembled in Parliament the humble petition of the knights, esquires, gentry, and commons, inhabitants of the county of Cambridge. Also, His Majesties message to both houses of Parliament upon His removall to the citie of Yorke.	Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.	1642 (1642)	Wing T1444; Thomason 669.f.4[83]; ESTC R210311	2,117	1
A30306	The King of France, his message to the Queene of England: presented to Her Majesty by Colonell Goring, at the Hague in Holland, in answer to her letter sent to the French King at Paris by the foresaid Colonell Goring. Wherein is declared what forces are raising in Flanders, Artoys, Normandy, and S. Mallo, for the assistance of the malignant party against the Parliament in England: / the copie whereof was sent from M. Burlacey at the Hague in Holland, to a merchant in London, Novemb. 29. 1642. ; Also the Parliaments instructions to Sir Edward Rodes and Captain Hotham, with power to pardon such as shall submit within ten dayes.	Burlacey, Miles.; Henrietta Maria, Queen, consort of Charles I, King of England, 1609-1669.; Louis XIII, King of France, 1601-1643.; England and Wales. Parliament.	1642 (1642)	Wing B5739; ESTC R19142	2,133	10
A37403	A declaration, or resolution of the countie of Hereford		1642 (1642)	Wing D785; ESTC R218186	2,170	1
A82251	A declaration, or resolution of the county of Hereford.		1642 (1642)	Wing D786; Thomason 669.f.6[49]; ESTC R212409	2,175	1
A58542	Act against land lords setting of houses to un-free persons ; and also, An act for the purging the city of vagabonds and beggers	Edinburgh (Scotland). Town Council.	1685 (1685)	Wing S1026A; ESTC R7018	2,199	1
A84246	Exceeding joyfull nevvs from Lincoln-shire. Or The resolution of the gentry and commonalty, inhabiting in the county of Lineoln [sic], concerning the Kings most Excellent Majesty, and the high court of Parliament. Also joyfull nevves from Leicester declaring how Mr Henry Hastings was taken prisoner by the High-Sheriffe of the said county, on Sunday, August 14. 1642. Whereunto is annexed the resolution of the Lords and Commons assembled in this present Parliament, concerning the Kings most Excellent Majesty. Ordered that this be printed and published. Joh. Browne, Cler. Parl.	England and Wales. Parliament.	1642 (1642)	Wing E3750; Thomason E112_20; ESTC R20231	2,205	8
A96561	By the King, a proclamation William R. Whereas by an Act of this present Parliament, intituled, An act for remedying the ill state of the coin of the kingdom, ...; Proclamations. 1696-04-17	England and Wales. Sovereign (1694-1702 : William III)	1696 (1696)	Wing W2438; ESTC R223105	2,220	2
B06098	To [blank] being by us approved and appointed collectors for the [blank] within the [blank] of the moneys payable to Their Majesties by vertue of an Act of this present Parliament, intituled, An act for a grant to Their Majesties of an aid of twelve pence in the pound for one year for the necessary defence of their realms.		1689 (1689)	Wing T1335B; ESTC R185096	2,228	1
B02566	The case of all the goldsmiths in England, out of London. By reason of a clause in an act of Parliament, made in the 8th and 9th year of his Majesty's reign; entituled, An act for encouraging bringing in wrought plate to be coined. The whole clause is as followeth.		1697 (1697)	Wing C877; ESTC R170935	2,256	2
B05360	At Haly-Rude-House, the seventeenth day of January, 1678. Forasmuch, as a considerable number of brewers for themselves, and in behalf of the remanent brewers within the town of Edinburgh, and the shires of Edinburgh and Haddingtoun, has proposed and desired, that they may be allowed to sell the ale and drinking-beer for this present year, at twenty pennies the pynt ...	Scotland. Privy Council.; Gibson, Alexander, Sir, d. 1693.	1678 (1678)	Wing S1493A; ESTC R183052	2,305	1
B05359	At Edinburgh, the twenty fifth day of January, 1677. : Forasmuch, as a considerable number of brewers for themselves, and in behalf of the remanent brewers within the town of Edinburgh, and the shires of Edinburgh and Haddingtoun, have proposed and desired, that they may be allowed to sell the ale and drinking beer ...	Scotland. Privy Council.; Gibson, Alexander, Sir, d. 1693.	1677 (1677)	Wing S1493; ESTC R229098	2,343	1
A80272	To His Grace His Majesties High Commissioner, and the Right Honourable the Estates of Parliament. The humble petition of the Council-General of the Company of Scotland trading to Africa and the Indies	Company of Scotland Trading to Africa and the Indies.	1698 (1698)	Wing C5600; ESTC R221844	2,371	2
A38646	The Earl of Essex his speech, at the delivering the following petition to His Most Sacred Majesty, Jan. 25, 80 [i.e. 1681]	Essex, Arthur Capel, Earl of, 1631-1683.	1681 (1681)	Wing E3304; ESTC R31446	2,387	2
B05390	Edinburgh, the last day of January, 1673. The lords of His Majesties Privy Council considering, that by the tenth act of the third session of the second Parliament, entituled, Act concerning apparel, they are impowered to take such course, as they shall think fit, to make the said act effectual ...	Scotland. Privy Council.	1673 (1673)	Wing S1519B; ESTC R183083	2,401	12
A82593	A declaration and ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament; touching the Great Seale of England. And that the said Seale is to be put into the hands and custody of such commissioners, as are herein named by both Houses of Parliament. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that this declaration touching the Great Seale, be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.	England and Wales. Parliament.	1643 (1643)	Wing E1305; Thomason E75_25; ESTC R15211	2,454	11
A82594	A declaration and ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament; touching the Great Seale of England. and that the said seale is to be put into the hands and custody of such commissioners, as are herein named by both houses of Parliament. / Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that this declaration touching the Great Seale, be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, cler. Parl. d. Com.; Laws, etc.	England and Wales.; Elsynge, Henry, 1598-1654.; England and Wales. Parliament.	1643 (1643)	Wing E1306; ESTC R17544	2,454	8
B02087	The King's Majesties letter to his Parliament, met at Edinburgh, 28 of July, 1670. With his Grace the Lord Commissioners speech to the said Parliament.	England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II)	1670 (1670)	Wing C3106A; ESTC R173771	2,508	15
A70785	A petition of the Major, Aldermen, and Common councell of the city of London together with His Majesties gracious answer thereunto.	City of London (England). Court of Common Council.; England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)	1641 (1641)	Wing P1818; ESTC R8120	2,532	7
A92630	[Act] and order of council, for sequestrating the rents of such as are in rebellion against their Majesties At Edinburgh, the 3d day of January, 1690.; Acts. 1690	Scotland. Privy Council.	1690 (1690)	Wing S1391; ESTC R226019	2,537	1
A58584	Act rescinding two acts past in the last session of Parliament the one for excepting of persons from publick trust, and the other for voting the same by billets : Edinburgh, the ninth of September, 1663.; Laws, etc.	Scotland.; Scotland. Parliament.	1663 (1663)	Wing S1158; ESTC R38156	2,560	8
A54552	A petition of the major, aldermen, and common-councell of the citie of London, to His Majestie together with His Majesties gracious answer thereunto.	City of London (England). Court of Common Council.; England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)	1641 (1641)	Wing P1819; ESTC R1073	2,566	17
A55726	The presentment and articles proposed by the grand jury of the county of York and the declaration of the nobility, grand jury and gentry of the said county: at the assises assembled in August, 1642. With His Majesties answer thereunto.	England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I). His Majesties answer to the presentment and articles, proposed by the Grand Jury.	1642 (1642)	Wing P3278A; ESTC R206425	2,638	10
A69964	The votes &c. of the Honourable House of Commons: Febr. 25. &c. 1662. Upon reading His Majesties gracious declaration and speech, &c.; Votes. 1662-02.	England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.; Turnor, Edward, Sir, 1617-1676.; England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II)	1663 (1663)	Wing E2760A; ESTC R202849	2,683	4
A53385	The opinion of the Parliament, about religion, twenty years ago being the votes, &c. of the Honourable House of Commons, Febr. 25 &c., 1662, upon reading His Majesties gracious declaration and speech, &c.	England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.	1682 (1682)	Wing O353; ESTC R40498	2,716	4
A46555	A proclamation for enforcing the due execution of the acts of Parliament for erecting the post-office, and for settling the profits thereof upon us, our heirs and successors James R.	England and Wales. Sovereign (1685-1688 : James II); James II, King of England, 1633-1701.	1685 (1685)	Wing J333; ESTC R9777	2,717	1
A38244	The opinion of the Parliament, about religion, twenty years ago being the votes, &c. of the honourable House of Commons, Febr. 25 &c. 1662 upon reading His Majesties gracious declaration and speech, &c.	England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.	1682 (1682)	Wing E2630; ESTC R40498	2,718	4
A31525	Certain seasonable reflections upon the bill for raising the penalty of 500 l. humbly offered to the consideration of the Parliament.		1680 (1680)	Wing C1756; ESTC R9127	2,748	2
A55322	The poll-bill, as to be given in charge	England and Wales. Court of Exchequer.	1666 (1666)	Wing P2772; ESTC R23420	2,756	4
A45951	An intimation of the deputies of the States General, in a late discourse with Mr. Sidney, extraordinary envoy from His Majesty of Great Britain	United Provinces of the Netherlands. Staten Generaal.; Romney, Henry Sidney, Earl of, 1641-1704.	1680 (1680)	Wing I275; ESTC R8985	2,814	6
B05742	Edinburgh, the seventh day of October, one thousand six hundred and sixty three. Whereas his Majesty ... finding that many seditious and turbulent persons, ministers and others in the Kingdom of Ireland ... were coming over, expecting shelter here, ...	Scotland. Privy Council.	1663 (1663)	Wing S2007AA; ESTC R183600	2,828	2
A92623	The address to the King. The humble representation of the Lords and Commissioners of shires and burroughs of the kingdom of Scotland undersubscribers, and members of this current parliament now adjourned till the eighth of October next.	Scotland. Lords and commissioners of shires and boroughs.	1689 (1689)	Wing S1364A; ESTC R231546	2,906	4
A66202	By the King, a proclamation whereas it hath been represented unto His Majesty that divers frauds and abuses have been and are committed by collectors and others concerned in assessing, collecting, and paying of the duties granted unto His Majesty ...	England and Wales. Sovereign (1694-1702 : William III); William III, King of England, 1650-1702.	1700 (1700)	Wing W2453; ESTC R37222	2,944	1
A82644	A declaration of the Lords and Commons in Parliament, concerning His Majesties proclamation, given at his court at York, the 27. of May, 1642. With the statute of the 7. Edw. 1. / Die Lunæ, Iunii 6. 1642. Ordered by the Lords and Commons in Parliament, that this declaration be forthwith printed and published. ; Ioh. Brown, cleric. Parliament.	England and Wales. Parliament.; Browne, John, ca. 1608-1691.	1642 (1642)	Wing E1371B; ESTC R175086	2,980	7
B05356	Commission, for executing the laws in church-affairs. Sealed, the twenty fourth of February, 1664.	Scotland. Sovereign (1649-1685 : Charles II); Scotland. Privy Council.	1664 (1664)	Wing S1488A; ESTC R226211	2,995	16
B08687	The charge and impeachment exhibited against the bloody judges of our late royal-martyred King Charles with His Majesties proclamation, touching the horrid murtherers of his royal father of blessed memory, and the most horrid and execrable treason committed upon the royall diadem, crown, septer, and dignity, contrary to the known laws of the land and the peoples liberty, with the resolves of Parliament, touching Hugh Peters, and Cornet Joyce, and the rest of the wicked actors that committed the most barbarous and horrid murther in cutting off the precious head of our late gracious lord and soveraign King Charles.	English and Wales. Parliament.	1660 (1660)	Wing C2047A; ESTC R173669	3,002	10
B05714	A proclamation, obliging heritors and masters, for their tennants and servants.	Scotland. Privy Council.; Scotland. Sovereign (1649-1685 : Charles II)	1677 (1677)	Wing S1953; ESTC R233099	3,014	1