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A83017 An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament authorizing Robert Earl of Warwick, Lord High Admiral of England, to execute marshal-law upon such captains, commanders, officers, mariners, seamen and soldiers as shall not be subject to his power and authority. England and Wales. Parliament.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1648 (1648) Wing E1804; Thomason 669.f.13[2]; ESTC R210854 536 1 View Text
A37761 A declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament with additions to a former declaration, dated July 12, 1642 : for the protecting of those who are imployed by the authority of both or either house of Parliament, in the execution of the ordinance for the militia, or, in advancing the propositions for raising of horse, moneys, or plate, according to the instructions of both houses of Parliament. England and Wales. Parliament. 1642 (1642) Wing E1481; ESTC R36390 694 1 View Text
A82727 A declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, with additions to a former declaration, dated. Iuly 12. 1642. For the protecting of those who are imployed by the authority of both or either house of Parliament, in the execution of the ordinance for the militia: or in advancing the propositions for raising of horse, monyes, or plate according to the instructions of both houses of Parliament. England and Wales. Parliament. 1642 (1642) Wing E1480; ESTC R171982 700 1 View Text
A82725 Die Martis, 26 Julii, 1642. A declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, with additions to a former declaration, dated July 12. 1642 For the protecting of those who are imployed by the authority or both or either house of Parliament, in the execution of the ordinance for the Militia: or in advancing the propositions for raising of horse, monies, or plate, according to the instructions of both houses of Parliament. England and Wales. Parliament. 1642 (1642) Wing E1479; Thomason 669.f.5[61]; ESTC R210914 708 1 View Text
A87535 A recantation of Iudge Jenkins, a reverend and learned father of the lawes, delivered at Westminster, the 10. of April 1647. to Mr. Corbet the Chaire-man of the Committee of Examination, with his name subscribed thereunto. Wherein he humbly submitteth himselfe to the power assumed by the two Houses of Parliament, in opposition to the Kings authority; together with a vindication of the negative oath imposed by the power and authority of the two Houses. Published for the satisfaction of tender consciences, who pretend the unlawfulnesse of taking the said negative oath. Jenkins, David, 1582-1663. 1647 (1647) Wing J603; Thomason 669.f.11[1]; ESTC R205429 889 1 View Text
A84897 The petition of his Excellency Thomas Lord Fairfax, Lord General and his Councel of officers, for the recalling of all penal laws made against private meetings, the punishing of prophanness, as swearing, &c. the releasing of persons under restraint, and the taking away unnecessary laws with their intricacies and delays. Presented to the Parliament on Thursday, August 16. 1649. With their answer thereunto. Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671. 1649 (1649) Wing F214; Thomason E569_22; ESTC R206329 1,358 8 View Text
A37648 Be it ordained by the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled, that all monies upon bonds entred into the Court of Wards and Liveries or due by composition before the late ordinance or vote passed both Houses for taking away the said court, and likewise all rents due before the date of the said late vote or ordinance, shall be received according to the directions of an ordinance of Parliament for due and orderly receiving and collecting of the Kings, Queenes, and Princes revenue, and the arrears thereof, bearing date the one and twentieth day of September, 1643. England and Wales. Parliament. 1647 (1647) Wing E1259; ESTC R175070 1,408 1 View Text
A92581 A letter sent from the Parliament of Scotland to the severall Presbyteries within the kingdome. Scotland. Parliament. 1648 (1648) Wing S1289; Thomason 669.f.12[23]; ESTC R210769 1,431 2 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
A82590 18. October, 1648. A declaration and ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament for the sequestring the estates both real and personal of delinquents, to be imployed for and towards the raising and maintaining of a troop of horse, for the service of the Parliament within the county of Surrey. England and Wales. Parliament. 1648 (1648) Wing E1303; Thomason 669.f.13[30]; ESTC R211009 1,739 1 View Text
A30747 A letter to a member of the House of Commons on a proposal for regulating and advancing the woollen manufactory, &c. given to the members at the Commons door, the 25th of January, 1697/8. F. B. 1698 (1698) Wing B62A; ESTC R10365 1,758 12 View Text
A76521 The sentinels remonstrance or, A vindication of the souldiers to the people of this Common-wealth, &c. laying open the manifold wrongs, abuses, and cheats put upon them, and the people who have duely payd their taxes, to the enriching of some, the severall clamities and ruine both of people and souldiery. / By W.B. W. B. 1659 (1659) Wing B228; Thomason 669.f.21[46]; ESTC R211212 1,857 1 View Text
A82244 A declaration of the vvell-affected to the good old cause, in the cities of London, Westminster, and borough of Southwark with the joynt consent and concurrence of all the well-affected in all other the cities, towns and boroughs of England and Wales, for the return and session of the Long Parliament, (interrupted by the late Protector April 20. 1653.) directed to the surviving Members of that Parliament. 1659 (1659) Wing D777; Thomason 669.f.21[27]; ESTC R211165 1,861 1 View Text
A91169 A declaration and protestation of the peers, lords, and barons of this realme, against the late treasonable proceedings, and tyrannicall usurpations of some members of the Commons House, who endeavour to subvert the fundamentall laws and regall government of this kingdom, and enslave the people to their boundlesse tyranny instead of freedom. February 8. 1648. Prynne, William, 1600-1669.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Lords, attributed name. 1649 (1649) Wing P3937; Thomason 669.f.13[84]; ESTC R211211 2,022 1 View Text
A82427 An act for the abolishing the kingly office in England, Ireland, and the dominions thereunto belonging.; Laws, etc. England and Wales.; Scobell, Henry, d. 1660.; England and Wales. Parliament. 1649 (1649) Wing E1086A; ESTC R212317 2,157 4 View Text
A82426 An act for the abolishing the kingly office in England, Ireland, and the dominions thereunto belonging. England and Wales. Parliament. 1649 (1649) Wing E1086; Thomason 669.f.14[2]; ESTC R211050 2,224 1 View Text
A37710 The declaration of the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled Concerning his Majesties severall messages about the militia. Jovis, 5. Maij, 1642. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this declaration shall bee forthwith printed and published. John Browne, cleric. Parlament. England and Wales. Parliament.; Browne, John, ca. 1581-1659. 1642 (1642) Wing E1377A; ESTC R217870 2,258 7 View Text
A80887 A declaration concerning the government of the three nations of [brace] England, Scotland, and Ireland, by His Highness the Lord Protector Cromwel: and his speech to the Lord Commissioners of the broad seal of England, and the judges in their scarlet gowns, and robes, immediatly before he took the chair of state, the city sword, and cap of maintenance. VVith the oath taken by His Highness; the subscribing of the instructions tendered unto him by the said judges; the full particulars of this great and honorable solemnization; the manner how he was proclaimed throughout the city of London, and the proclamation of the Council, to be published throughout all counties, cities, and market-towns. Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658. 1653 (1653) Wing C7057; Thomason E725_2; ESTC R206762 2,275 7 View Text
A91172 Mr. Prynnes demand of his liberty to the Generall, Decemb. 26. 1648 with his answer thereto; and his declaration and protestation thereupon. Prynne, William, 1600-1669.; Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671. 1648 (1648) Wing P3940; Thomason 669.f.13[63]; ESTC R35131 2,399 1 View Text
A56153 Mr. Prynnes demand of his liberty to the Generall, Decemb. 26, 1648 with his answer thereto, and his declaration and protestation thereupon. Prynne, William, 1600-1669. 1648 (1648) Wing P3941; ESTC R35131 2,399 1 View Text
B08673 A caveat, for my countreymen in general, the assessors and collectors of publick taxes, in particular. Most dear countreymen, I dayly hear the groanes of some of you perishing, others despairing, all languishing; yet, methinks, I cannot afford you such pity as the sadness of your condition might seem to challenge. 1660 (1660) Wing C1612A; ESTC R224291 2,599 1 View Text
A82059 The declaration and resolution of many thousands citizens of London concerning the army, under the command of the Lord Generall Fairfax, and their present proceedings touching the treaty; and the further proceedings of the citizens concerning the papers sent up from the army. Also, ten propositions from His Majesties loyall subjects within the realm of England, to the citizens and army, concerning the reign and goverment of their dread soveraign Lord King Charles. 1648 (1648) Wing D552; Thomason E467_18; ESTC R205257 2,624 8 View Text
A37634 The answer of both Houses of Parliament presented to His Majestie at York the ninth of May concerning Sir Iohn Hothams refusal to give His Maiestie entrance into his town of Hull : with His Majesties reply thereunto. England and Wales. Parliament.; England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) 1642 (1642) Wing E1219A; ESTC R29999 2,655 16 View Text
A37747 The declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled at Westminster presented to Their Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Orange, at White-Hall the 13th of February 1688/9. England and Wales. 1689 (1689) Wing E1447; ESTC R25059 2,777 4 View Text
A37699 The declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled at Westminster presented to Their Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Orange, at White-Hall the 13th of February, 1688. England and Wales. Parliament.; England and Wales. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary) 1689 (1689) Wing E1354; ESTC R25059 2,779 4 View Text
A58516 A remonstrance and declaration of severall counties, cities, and burroughs against the unfaithfulness, and late unwarrantable proceedings of some of their knights, citizens, and burgesses in Parliament with their dissents thereunto, and revocation and resumption of their power therein. Prynne, William, 1600-1669. 1648 (1648) Wing R961; ESTC R1096 2,793 9 View Text
A91561 A discreet and judicious discourse betweene vvisdome and pietie, two worthy members. Wherein is declared the power and jurisdiction of Parliaments in their proceedings, and in the alteration of church government. Written by R. P. R. P. 1642 (1642) Wing P98; Thomason E142_19; Thomason E136_21; ESTC R15528 2,839 8 View Text
A45483 A discreet and learned speech, spoken in the Parliament, on Wednesday, the 4 of January, 1641, by Mr. Hampden, Burgesse for Buckingham concerning the accusation of high treason, preferred by His Majesty, against himselfe, the Lord Kimbolton, Sr. Arthur Haslerig, Mr. Pym, Mr. Strowd, Mr. Hollis, worthy members of the House of Commons : therein worthily declaring the difference betwixt a good subject and a bad, and referring his own triall to the iudgement of that honourable assembly. Hampden, John, 1594-1643. 1641 (1641) Wing H630; ESTC R10881 2,932 8 View Text
A76984 VVhat kinde of Parliament vvill please the King; and hovv vvell he is affected to this present Parliament· Gathered out of his owne papers, by A.J.B. A. J. B.; Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649. 1642 (1642) Wing B35; Thomason E155_12; ESTC R13834 2,951 7 View Text
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 View Text
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 View Text
A93445 A looking-glasse for England; wherein is expressed, severall passages, and remarkable observations, concerning the uniting of the Kings most excellent Majesty, and his great councell, the High Court of Parliament. Together, vvith divers heads or motives, / drawn up by Dr. George Snell, Dr. of Divinity; who being a delinquent (formerly) hath now taken the nationall covenant, and set forth these reasons for his submitting to the King and Parliament. Very usefull in these times, and necessary for all sorts of people to peruse. Published by speciall authority. Snell, George, d. 1656. 1646 (1646) Wing S4392; Thomason E330_18; ESTC R200722 3,178 8 View Text
A26176 Proposals for printing the fundamental constitution of the English government Shewing the antiquity, nature, and excellence of the English monarchy; how the liberties of the nation have been preserv'd thro' the several revolutions in it: what the bounds set to the prerogrative of the Prince, and privileges of the subject; and what harmony the constitution has kept between 'em. By William Atwood of Grays-Inn, Esq; Atwood, William, d. 1705? 1695 (1695) Wing A4177A 3,244 5 View Text
B02052 King Charles II. his declaration to all his loving subjects of the kingdom of England. Dated from his Court at Breda in Holland, the 4/14 of April 1660. And read in Parliament, May, 1. 1660. Together with his Majesties letter of the same date, to his Excellence the Lord General Monck, to be communicated to the Lord President of the Council of State, and to the officers of the army under his command. Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685.; Albemarle, George Monck, Duke of, 1608-1670. 1660 (1660) Wing C2985; ESTC R171212 3,378 1 View Text
A79198 King Charls II. His declaration to all his loving subjects of the kingdome of England. Dated from his court at Breda in Holland the 4/14 of Aprill 1660 And read in Parliament, May 1. 1660. Together with His Maiesties letter of the same date: to his Excellence the Ld. Gen. Monck, to be communicated to the L. President of the Council of State, and to the officers of the army under his command. England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II) 1660 (1660) Wing C2984A; ESTC R230944 3,396 12 View Text
A88908 A declaration to the city and kingdome, from Major Generall Massey, Sir William Waller, Colonell Birch, and the rest rest [sic] of the impeached members of Parliament; concerning the proceedings of the Lord Generall Fairfax, and the Army; and their protestation to the people of England, touching the Parliament. Also, Major Generall Browns declaration and speech, to the Lord Generall Fairfax, touching the King, the Prince of VVales, the Duke of York, the Parliament, City, and kingdome. And the declaration of his Excellency the Lord Generall, to the kingdom of England, and his resolution thereupon. Likewise, a new covenant and agreement from the Army, to be tendered to all free born English-men, throughout the City of London, and the respective counties within the Kingdom of England. Massey, Edward, Sir, 1619?-1674? 1648 (1648) Wing M1036; Thomason E476_33; ESTC R26078 3,406 8 View Text
A74516 An ordinance for uniting Scotland into one common-wealth with England. Wednesday April 12. 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. England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell); England and Wales. Council of State. 1654 (1654) Thomason E1063_30; ESTC R209584 3,473 10 View Text
A82150 A declaration to the free-born people of England now in arms against the tyrannie and oppression of Oliver Cromwell esq. 1655 (1655) Wing D670; Thomason 669.f.19[70]; ESTC R212260 3,596 1 View Text
A80358 Conscience puzzel'd, about subscribing the new Engagement; in the solution of this quæere: whether a man that hath taken the oaths of allegiance, and supremacy, the protestation and covenant, may, upon the alteration of the government from a monarchy into a free state, subscribe this ensuing engagement? I A.B. declare, and promise to be true and faithfull to the Common-wealth of England, as it is now established without King and House of Lords. 1649 (1649) Wing C5899; Thomason E585_7; ESTC R206262 3,763 8 View Text
A82240 A declaration of the valiant resolution of the famous prentices of London, with their protestation. Who are willing to adventure their lives and fortunes under his excellencie the Earle of Essex. For the honour of the King, the preservation of the priviledge of Parliament, the libertie of the subject, the good of the kingdome, and especially of the Citie of London. And for the maintenance of the Protestant religion, expelling all poperie, and the subduing of all the enemies of the true Church of England. 1642 (1642) Wing D774; Thomason E109_5; ESTC R8182 3,794 9 View Text
A56989 The supremacy debated, or, The authority of Parliaments, formerly owned by Romish clergy to be the supreamest power W. R., Gent. 1689 (1689) Wing R100; ESTC R18239 3,879 2 View Text
A76111 A declaration made by the right Honourable the Earle of Bath, one of his Majesties commissioners of array, to the whole country of Devonshire, with their answer thereunto annexed; also the manner how the said Earle of Bath endeavoured to put the commission of array in execution, at South-moulton in Devonshire, and how his men were driven out of the town by the inhabitants thereof. Whereunto is added, a true relation of the great battle betweene Prince Robert and the Parliaments forces at Worcester; with their happy victory over his cavaliers. Bath, Henry Bourchier, Earl of, 1587 or 8-1654. 1642 (1642) Wing B1132; Thomason E119_11; ESTC R17259 3,899 8 View Text
A44956 An humble address from the people of England to their representatives in Parliament, for an Act against buying and selling of offices. 1689 (1689) Wing H3376; ESTC R213858 3,956 1 View Text
A48176 A letter to a friend 1691 (1691) Wing L1654A; ESTC R202818 3,972 4 View Text
A88196 In the 150 page of the book called, An exact collection of the Parliaments remonstrances, declarations, &c. published by speciall order of the House of Commons, March 24. 1642 we find there a question answered fit for all men to take notice of in these times. Lilburne, John, 1614?-1657.; England and Wales. Parliament. 1645 (1645) Wing L2117; Thomason 669.f.10[33]; Thomason 669.f.10[43]; ESTC R210393 4,038 1 View Text
A88197 In the 150 page of the book called, An exact collection of the Parliaments remonstrances, declarations, &c. published by speciall order of the House of Commons, March 24. 1642 we find there a question answered fit for all men to take notice of in these times. Lilburne, John, 1614?-1657.; England and Wales. Parliament. 1645 (1645) Wing L2117; Thomason 669.f.10[33]; Thomason 669.f.10[43]; ESTC R210393 4,048 1 View Text
A82060 The declaration and resolution of Robert Earle of VVarvvick, Lord Admirall for the King, Parliament of England, and all the officers, and sea-men a boord, his Navie touching the personall treaty: and their resolution to joyne with the Prince, in the case the treaty shall be either retarded, obstructed, or opposed by any party, as well the Army, as all others: and their vowes, and ingagement to stand for the three states, King, Lords, and Commons; against all opposers, and gain-sayers whatsoever. Warwick, Robert Rich, Earl of, 1587-1658, attributed name. 1648 (1648) Wing D552A; Thomason E469_9; ESTC R204168 4,102 8 View Text
A45604 A Remonstrance to the kingdome, or, An appeale to conscience, as thou wilt answer it at the dreadful day of judgement, whether it be lawfull to take up arms? &c. written by J.H. souldier. J. H., souldier. 1643 (1643) Wing H80; ESTC R14421 4,108 8 View Text
A46514 By the King a proclamation England and Wales. Sovereign (1685-1688 : James II); James II, King of England, 1633-1701. 1687 (1687) Wing J251; ESTC R26817 4,201 1 View Text
A89199 A model of a democraticall government, humbly tendered to consideration, by a friend and wel-wisher to this Common-wealth. Friend and wel-wisher to this common-wealth. 1659 (1659) Wing M2315; Thomason E995_9; ESTC R207804 4,246 11 View Text
A46513 By the King, a proclamation James the Seventh by the grace of God, King of Scotland, England, France and Ireland ... we have taken into our royal consideration the many and great inconveniences which have happened to that our ancient kingdom of Scotland of late years, through the different perswasions in the Christian religion, and the great heats and animosities among the several professors thereof, to the ruine and decay of trade, wasting of lands, extinguishing of charity, contempt of royal power, and converting of true religion and fear of God into animosities, names, factions, and sometimes into sacriledge and treason ... Scotland. Sovereign (1685-1688 : James VII); James II, King of England, 1633-1701. 1687 (1687) Wing J250; ESTC R37015 4,281 1 View Text
A86990 Englands diurnall, or Passages of state, executed by (and against) the knowne law of the land. VVith certain queries, wherefore, and by what law, so many things have been done contrary to the known law of the land. I. H. 1643 (1643) Wing H45A; Thomason E91_35; ESTC R12433 4,319 8 View Text
A78229 The case of the army soberly discussed. 1647 (1647) Wing C1013; Thomason E396_10; ESTC R201646 4,399 9 View Text
A89471 Neutrality is malignancy: asserted in a letter from an eminent person in the Army, to his friend at Westminster : and clearly evidenced by an examination of a factious malignant libell, entitled, The moderator : wherein the authour thereof Thomas Povey Esquire, under a false pretext of moderation and neutrality, grosly slandereth the Parliament, and endevoureth to disswade the people from yeilding assistance, or adhering to them. J. M. 1648 (1648) Wing M42; Thomason E427_14; Thomason E462_24; ESTC R202843 4,500 8 View Text
A75416 An ansvver to a speech without doores: or, Animadversions upon an unsafe and dangerous answer to the Scotch-papers, printed under the name of Mr. Challener his speech, which while it offereth to reach a blow at the Scotch-papers, doth indeed strike at the honour of the Parliament, and interest of the kingdome of England. Birkenhead, John, Sir, 1616-1679. 1646 (1646) Wing A3351A; Thomason E362_9; ESTC R201213 4,567 7 View Text
A60827 Some queries concerning liberty of conscience directed to William Penn and Henry Care. 1688 (1688) Wing S4559; ESTC R25777 4,616 5 View Text
A44203 The speech of Denzell Holles, Esquire delivered at the Lords Barr, Wednesday, the 15th of Iune vpon the impeachment of the Earles of North-hampton, Devon-shire, Monmouth, and Dover, and of the Lords Rich, Andever, Grey of Ruthen, Coventry and Capell, for their contempt in departing from the Parliament, and not returning upon summons. Holles, Denzil Holles, Baron, 1599-1680. 1642 (1642) Wing H2476A; ESTC R233459 4,720 10 View Text
A25584 An ansvver to the city-conformists letter from the country clergy-man, about reading His Majesties declaration. With allowance. 1688 (1688) Wing A3399A; ESTC R214872 4,764 10 View Text
A80727 The red-ribbond news from the army. In a discourse between a minister and a souldier of the state. / Written from thence by a minister of Gods holy Word in the county of Suffolk, who loveth a souldier as he doth his own life: the characters of his name T.C. T. C.; Coxcombe, T. 1647 (1647) Wing C6711A; Thomason E390_2; ESTC R201527 4,803 8 View Text
A80506 A copy of a letter, vvritten to Master Stephen Marshall minister. By a gentleman a parishoner of his, desiring satisfaction about the lawfullnesse of this warre. To which is added an ansvver by a vvelvvisher. 1643 (1643) Wing C6175; Thomason E104_20; ESTC R13667 4,899 8 View Text
A88688 Major Generall Laughorn's letter to the Honourable William Lenthall Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons. VVherein is truly related the taking of Carmarthen town and castle, and the reducing of that county to obedience of Parliament. Together with the severall articles, declarations and agreements between the major and gentry of that county. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter, articles, directions, and agreements, be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. Laugharne, Rowland, d. 1676.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1645 (1645) Wing L402; Thomason E307_15; ESTC R200345 4,903 9 View Text
A50801 A declaration published by Sir Thomas Middleton, Knight, Serjeant-Major-Generall, and Vice-Admirall for the sixe counties of North-Wales setting forth the illegallity and incongruity of a pernicious oath and protestation, imposed upon many peaceable subjects within the said counties (who to avoid plundering or imprisonment) were inforced to take the same : whereby the imposers of the said oath endeavour under the paine of perjury, to make the people to renounce their owne just liberties, and the benefit and protection of the knowne lawes, and to submit to a tyranicall, arbitrary, and slavish government, excerised by the commissioners of array : and likewise, setting forth the use and intentions of the forces raised for the service of the King and Parliament, under the command of the said Sir Thomas Middleton the benefit that the country shall receive by their protection, and what they are to expect that contemne their power. Middleton, Thomas, Sir, 1586-1666. 1644 (1644) Wing M1993; ESTC R15187 4,965 8 View Text
A91145 Articles of impeachment of high-treason, exhibited by the Commons of England, in a free Parliament, against Lieutenant-General Oliver Crumwel Esquire, Commissary-General Henry Ireton Esquire, Sir Hardresse Waller Knight and colonel, Colonel Pride, Colonel Hewson, Colonel Ewers, Cornet Joyce, Hugh Peters clerk, William Lenthal Esquire, Speaker, Sir Henry Mildmay Knight, Sir Peter Wentworth Knight of the Bath, Henry Martin, Cornelius Holland, and Thomas Scot, Esquires, Members of the House of Commons. Prynne, William, 1600-1669.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1648 (1648) Wing P3897; Thomason E476_37; ESTC R203361 5,009 8 View Text
A85742 A reply, to a namelesse pamphlet, intituled, An answer to a speech without doors, &c. Or, a defence of Master Chaloner's speech. Wherein the question is rightly stated, the interest of the kingdome and Parliament vindicated, and all moderate men answered. / By G.G. a lover of his countrey. Published according to order. G. G. 1646 (1646) Wing G21; Thomason E362_26; ESTC R201222 5,015 8 View Text
A77340 A breviate for the members of the Convention 1689 (1689) Wing B4409; ESTC R170792 5,037 4 View Text
A86768 The humble petition of divers well-affected persons, delivered the 6th day of July, 1659. To the supreme authority, the Parliament of the Common-vvealth of England. With the Parliaments answer thereunto, and sense thereupon. England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1659 (1659) Wing H3463; Thomason E989_11; ESTC R202521 5,146 15 View Text
A91236 An old parliamentary prognostication made at Westminster, for the new-yeer, and young members there assembled in consultation. Fore-shewing the probable finall issue of all their intended new moddles, acts, and ordinances, from four old printed statutes, and abortive nulled Parliaments, not unworthy of their knowledg most serious consideration & saddest meditation; (and the whole three kingdoms too,) in regard of the present face of our publike affairs. Prynne, William, 1600-1669. 1654 (1654) Wing P4024; Thomason E818_11; ESTC R207393 5,207 8 View Text
A91222 The danger to England observed, upon its deserting the high court of Parliament. Humbly desired by all loyall and dutifull subjects to bee presented to his Most Excellent Majestie. Parker, Henry, 1604-1652. 1642 (1642) Wing P401; Thomason E108_17; ESTC R2039 5,216 8 View Text
A97111 A word in season: to all sorts of well minded people in this miserably distracted and distempered nation. Plainly manifesting, that the safety and well-being of the common-wealth under God, dependeth on the fidelity, and stedfast adherence of the people, to those whom they have chosen, and on their ready compliance with them. Also, that the destruction and bondage of the common-wealth in generall, and of every good minded man in particular cannot be avoided, if the people, through want of consideration, shall give eare to any other counsels or counsellers. Published by authority. Walwyn, William, 1600-1681.; Sadler, John, 1615-1674, 1646 (1646) Wing W695A; Thomason E337_25; ESTC R200831 5,227 11 View Text
A97112 A word in season: to all sorts of wel minded people in this miserably distracted and distempered nation. Plainly manifesting, that the safety and wel-being of the Common-wealth under God, dependeth on the fidelity, and stedfast adherence of the people, to those whom they have chosen, and on their ready compliance with them. Also, that the destruction and bondage of the Common-wealth in generall, and of every good minded man in particular cannot be avoided, if the people, through want of consideration, shall give eare to any other counsels or counsellers. Published by authority for the publique good. Walwyn, William, 1600-1681.; Sadler, John, 1615-1674, attributed name. 1646 (1646) Wing W695B; Thomason E1184_3; ESTC R208192 5,231 16 View Text
A96639 The Lord Willoughby of Parham, his letter to an honorable member of the House of Parliament. His Majesties letter to the Lord Willoughby of Parham. The Lord Willoughby of Parham his letter, in answer, to His Maiesties. With the message of the Lords to the House of Commons upon the said letters. As also the Lord of Warwicks letter to his brother the Earle of Holland. And the declaration or resolution of the officers in the county of Essex, to the Earl of Warwick, lord lievtenant of that county. With the approbation of both houses concerning the same. Willoughby of Parham, Francis Willoughby, Baron, 1613?-1666.; Warwick, Robert Rich, Earl of, 1587-1658.; England and Wales. Parliament.; England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I). aut 1642 (1642) Wing W2860; Thomason E150_4; ESTC R15128 5,316 18 View Text
A91333 A petition or declaration, humbly desired to be presented to the view of His most Excellent Majestie; by all His Majesties most loyall and dutifull subjects. Shewing the great danger and inconveniences that will happen both to the King and kingdome, if either His Majestie or his people desert his grand and most faithfull councell, the high court of Parliament. Parker, Henry, 1604-1652. 1642 (1642) Wing P415; Thomason E107_29; ESTC R23082 5,321 9 View Text
A80231 Severall grounds, reasons, arguments, and propositions, offered to the Kings most excellent Majesty, for the improvement of his revenue in the first-fruits, and tenths annexed to the petition of James, Earl of North-hampton, Leicester, viscount Hereford, Sir William Farmer, Baronet, George Carew, Esq; and the rest of the petitioners for a patent of the first-fruits and tenths, for the term of one and thirty years, at the yearly rent of threescore thousand pounds. Carew, George, Esq. 1660 (1660) Wing C552; ESTC R230934 5,352 1 View Text
A81548 The dispersed vnited: or, Twelve healing qvestions propounded to persons of ingenious principles and tempers. Tending to stop the mouth of frowardness, scandals, and reproaches cast upon those that submitted unto and acted under the several governments and governours (propter commune bonum) that have been exercised over this Commonwealth, since the interruption of this present Parliament on the 20th of April, 1653. By a friend to friends of the civill [sic] and religious interest of all good men. 1659 (1659) Wing D1674; Thomason E986_17*; ESTC R207793 5,424 8 View Text
A79850 Hyporites [sic] unmasked, or, The hypocrisie of the new usurpers discovered, and their often saying, God set it on their hearts; in a few questions propounded to the inferiour officers and souldiers of the Army, whom some do now indeavour to seduce from their obedience to their masters the Parliament. Wherein the Parliament, and their General Monck are vindicated, from the aspersions cast upon them by their enemies: in which General Monck is proved to have been alwaies true to his trust, and that he hath no design to set up the King or his interest. Propounded by a lover of his countrey, and a sufferer for the good old cause. Clarges, Thomas, Sir, d. 1695. 1674 (1674) Wing C4429A; Thomason E1005_18 5,424 8 View Text
B01770 The humble advice and earnest desires of certain well-affected ministers, lecturers of Banbury in the county of Oxon, and of Brackly in the county of Northampton, to his Excellency Thomas Lord Fairfax, General of the forces raised by the authority of Parliament; and to the General Councell of Warre: / Presented Januray 25. 1649, by two of the subscribers. Also, a letter to the reverend ministers of the Gospel within the province of London, dated the 21 of this instant January. Breedon, Zachariah.; Hodges, Thomas, d. 1688. 1649 (1649) Wing B4341AA; ESTC R175578 5,583 12 View Text
B29779 A short discourse, tending to the pacification of all unhappy differences, between His Majesty and His Parliament shewing the meanes whereby the same may speedily be done, and that it rests in His Maiesties sole power to effect it : presented to the consideration of all those that love the truth and peace / by a Friend and servant to both. Friend and servant to both. 1642 (1642) Wing S3587 5,744 9 View Text
A82040 The declaration and ingagement of the Protestant army in the province of Mounster. Under the command of the Right Honourable the Lord Baron Inchiquin. 1648 (1648) Wing D530; Thomason E449_38; ESTC R205120 5,818 8 View Text
B03321 Anno regni Gulielmi et Mariæ regis et reginæ Angliæ, Scotiæ, Franciæ, & Hiberniæ primo. On the sixteenth day of December, anno Dom. 1689. In the first year of their Majesties reign, this act passed the royal assent. England and Wales. Parliament. 1695 (1695) Wing E987A; ESTC R176267 5,835 18 View Text
A40973 Fast and loose, or, The armies figgaries being some animadversions upon their late declaration, 1659. 1659 (1659) Wing F539; ESTC R5038 5,866 11 View Text
A79398 Two letters from His Majesty. The one to the Speaker of the Commons assembled in Parliament. The other to His Excellencie the Lord Generall Monck. With His Majesties declaration inclosed. Together with the resolve of the House thereupon. Read in the House of Commons assembled in Parliament; Tuesday May 1. 1660. England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II); England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1660 (1660) Wing C3624; Thomason E1075_1; ESTC R205472 5,887 16 View Text
A82228 The declaration of the Protestant army in the province of Munster (of the Kingdom of Ireland) under the command of the Right Honourable the Lord Baron of Inchiquine, Lord President of the same. 1648 (1648) Wing D755; Thomason E452_10; ESTC R204857 6,030 8 View Text
A79444 The oppressed mans second outcry for justice, to every member of Parliament against the unparallel'd corruptions, and most cruel oppression, tyranny, and incomparable injustice exercised by the Commissioners for Compounding sitting at Haberdashers Hall London, upon Cornet Christopher Cheesman, late agent for sequestrations in the county of Berks the author hereof ... Cheesman, Christopher.; England and Wales. Committee for Compounding with Delinquents. 1652 (1652) Wing C3773C; ESTC R173819 6,036 8 View Text
A78727 His Majesties declaration to all His loving subjects, occasioned by a false and scandalous imputation laid upon His Majestie, of an intention of raising or leavying war against his Parliament, and of having raised force to that end Also, His Majesties declaration and profession, together with that of the Lords and others of his councell there present, disavowing any preparations or intentions of leavying war against his two Houses of Parliament. England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.; England and Wales. Privy Council.; England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I). 1642 (1642) Wing C2237A; ESTC R223442 6,179 17 View Text
A78726 His Majesties declaration to all his loving subjects, occasioned by a false and scandalous imputation laid upon His Majesty of an intention of raising or leavying war against his Parliament, and of having raised force to that end. Also, His Majesties declaration and profession, together with that of the Lords and others of his councell there present, disavowing any preparations or intentions of leavying war against his two Houses of Parliament. England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.; England and Wales Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I).; England and Wales. Privy Council. 1642 (1642) Wing C2237; Thomason E151_27; ESTC R15180 6,182 15 View Text
A70384 The auction, or, A catalogue of some useful books lately published together with a summary of what is treated of in them. Johnston, Nathaniel, 1627-1705. 1690 (1690) Wing J873; ESTC R1193 6,287 8 View Text
A28359 A royall position, whereby 'tis proved, that 'tis against the common laws of England to depose a king: or, An addition to a book, intituled, Resolved upon the question: or, A question resolved concerning the right which the King hath to Hull, or any other fort of place of strength for the defence of the kingdom. By Peter Bland of Grays-Inne, Gent Bland, Peter, of Gray's Inne.; Bland, Peter, of Gray's Inne. aut 1642 (1642) Wing B3163; ESTC R210829 6,351 15 View Text
A91359 Prynn against Prinn. Or, the answer of William Prynne, utter Barrester of Lincolnes Inne: to a pamphlet lately published by William Prynne Esquire, a member of the House of Commons. Intituled A Briefe Memento to the present un-parliamentary Juncto, touching their present intentions and proceedings to depose and execute Charles Steuart, their lawfull King. January 25. 1648. Imprimatur Theodore Jennings. Purefoy, William, 1580?-1659. 1649 (1649) Wing P4228A; Thomason E540_6; ESTC R205753 6,607 15 View Text
A25429 A letter of remarks upon Jovian by a person of quality. Anglesey, Arthur Annesley, Earl of, 1614-1686. 1683 (1683) Wing A3174; ESTC R16260 6,612 15 View Text
A45120 Advice before it be too late: or, A breviate for the convention humbly presented to the Lords and Commons of England. Humfrey, John, 1621-1719. 1688 (1688) Wing H3665; ESTC R220351 6,613 4 View Text
A96504 Good advice before it be too late being a breviate for the convention : humbly represented to the Lords and Commons of England. Wildman, John, Sir, 1621?-1693. 1689 (1689) Wing W2169; ESTC R43950 6,613 9 View Text
A97097 Englands lamentable slaverie, proceeding from the arbitrarie will, severitie, and injustnes of kings, negligence, corruption, and unfaithfulnesse of parliaments, coveteousnesse, ambition. and variablenesse of priests, and simplicitie, carelesnesse, and cowardlinesse of people. Which slaverie, with the remedie may be easily observed. By the scope of a modest & smooth letter, written by a true lover of his countrey and a faithfull friend to that worthy instrument of Englands freedome, Lievten. Collonell Lilburn, now unjustlie imprisoned in Newgate. Being committed first, by order and vote of Parliament without cause shewed, and then secondly for refusing to answer upon interrogatories to their committee of examinations, contrarie to 1. The great charter of England. 2. The very words of the Petition of right. 3. The act made this present Parliament; for the abolishing the Star-Chamber. ... Walwyn, William, 1600-1681. 1645 (1645) Wing W681C; Thomason E304_19; ESTC R200316 6,728 7 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
A22005 Iames by the grace of God King of England, Scotland, Fraunce, and Ireland ... whereas diuers great deceipts and abuses tending not only to the preiudice of vs in our customes and other duties, but also to the great deceipt ... of many of our louing subiects are dayly practised ... by persons using or exercising the art, misterie, and trade of dying and colouring of woolles ... England and Wales. Sovereign (1603-1625 : James I); James I, King of England, 1566-1625. 1604 (1604) STC 8358; ESTC S3804 6,933 1 View Text
A87523 An apology for the army, touching the eight quære's upon the late declarations and letters from the army, touching sedition falsly charged upon them. Wherein those quæres are resolved, and thereby the present proceedings of the army are proved to be legall, just & honorable. By David Jenkins, prisoner in the Tower of London. Jenkins, David, 1582-1663. 1647 (1647) Wing J582; Thomason E396_18; ESTC R201654 7,036 12 View Text
A77405 A briefe-answere, to the late-resolves of the Commons assembled in Parliament, concerning ministers, their preaching and praying. 1649 (1649) Wing B4546; Thomason E566_1; ESTC R206176 7,203 11 View Text
A83647 Articles of the Commons assembled in Parliament, in maintenance of their accusation, against William Laud Archbishop of Canterbury, whereby he stands charged with high treason. Also, further articles of impeachment by the Commons in Parliament, against the said Archbishop of Canterbury, of high treason, and divers high crimes and misdemeanors. Die Mercurii, 17 Jan. 1643. Ordered by the Lords assembled in Parliament, that these articles and impeachment, be forthwith printed and published. John Brown Cler. Parliamentor. England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1644 (1644) Wing E2527; Thomason E29_15; ESTC R8429 7,331 16 View Text
A57326 The rights of the city farther unfolded and the manifold miscarriages of my Lord Mayor, as well as the punishments he hath rendred himself obnoxious unto, for his misbehaviour in relation to the present election of sheriffs, display'd and laid open. 1682 (1682) Wing R1516; ESTC R22269 7,631 6 View Text
A91144 Ardua Regni: or, XII. arduous doubts of great concernment to the Kingdome, requiring a full and speedy resolution : propounded to M. Speaker, and the House of Commons, touching some of their late proceedings against their own suspended, ejected members, and the impeached Lords. Prynne, William, 1600-1669. 1648 (1648) Wing P3895; Thomason E429_5; ESTC R204618 7,714 14 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