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A82877 Die Sabbathi 24. Iulii 1647. The Lords and Commons having seene a printed paper intituled, A petition to the Lord Mayer, Aldermen, and Commons of the City of London in the Guild Hall assembled, ... England and Wales. Parliament. 1647 (1647) Wing E1636; Thomason 669.f.11[49]; ESTC R210571 537 1 View Text
B06141 To the Right Honourable Sir Patient Ward, Kt. Lord-Mayor of the City of London and to the right worshipfull, the aldermen his brethren, the humble petition of us whose names are here subscribed, and of many other citizens and inhabitants of the city of London; His Majesties loyall subjects. Ward, Patience, Sir, 1629-1696. 1681 (1681) Wing T1613BA; ESTC R185347 684 1 View Text
B06118 To the king's most excellent majesty, the humble address of the cittizens and inhabitants that are of the Presbyterian perswasion in the city of Edinburgh and Cannongate. England and Wales. Sovereign (1685-1688 : James II) 1687 (1687) Wing T1504; ESTC R225034 859 2 View Text
A83616 Die Mercurii, 4. Jan 1642. Whereas many of the trained bands and others, listed under severall colonells and captaines, inhabiting within the Cities of London and Westminster, ... England and Wales. Parliament. 1643 (1643) Wing E2485; Thomason 669.f.7[3]; ESTC R212634 1,006 1 View Text
A95301 A true report of the great costs and charges of the five hospitals in the City of London, under the care of the Lord Mayor, communalty, and citizens of London in the maintenance of their great number of poore this present yeare 1647. as followeth. 1647 (1647) Wing T3086; Thomason 669.f.11[5]; ESTC R210406 1,324 1 View Text
A95305 The 11th day of Aprill, 1653. A true report of the great costs and charges of the five hospitals in the City of London under the care of the lord mayor, commonalty and citizens of London in the maintaining of a very great number of poore the yeare last past. 1653 (1653) Wing T3090; Thomason 669.f.16[94]; ESTC R211685 1,396 1 View Text
A62802 To the Right Honourable Sir John Moore Kt. Lord Mayor of the city of London, and the Right Worshipfull the Aldermen his brethren the humble petition and address of the citizens of London, whose names are subscribed, for, and on behalf of themselves, and all other loyal citizens of London. Moore, John, Sir, 1620-1702. 1682 (1682) Wing T1612; ESTC R22718 1,401 2 View Text
A95302 A true report of the great costs and charges of the five hospitals in the City of London, under the care of the Lord Mayor, communalty and citizens of London in the maintenance of their great number of poore this present yeare 1648. as followeth 1648 (1648) Wing T3087; Thomason 669.f.11[140]; ESTC R210846 1,413 1 View Text
A95303 A true report of the great costs and charges of the five hospitals in the City of London under the care of the Lord Mayor, communalty and citizens of London, in the maintenance of their great number of poore this present yeare 1649. as followeth. 1649 (1649) Wing T3088; Thomason 669.f.14[11]; ESTC R211065 1,475 1 View Text
A56093 The Protestant petition and addresse, London, April 30, 1681 upon Thursday last there was presented to the Lord-Mayor and Court of Aldermen, (no common-council at that time sitting), this following address, to the Right Honourable Sir Patient Ward, Kt. Lord-Mayor of the city of London, and to the Right Worshipful, the Aldermen his brethen. Ward, Patience, Sir, 1629-1696. 1681 (1681) Wing P3839; ESTC R3788 1,496 1 View Text
A95304 A true report of the great costs and charges of the five hospitals in the City of London, under the care of the Lord Mayor, commonalty and citizens of London in the maintenance of their great number of poore this present yeare 1650. as followeth. 1650 (1650) Wing T3089; Thomason 669.f.15[27]; ESTC R211375 1,507 1 View Text
A94405 To his Excellency, Olvier Cromwell, Captain Generall of all the forces of this Common-wealth, and to the honorable councel of the army. The humble representation of severall aldermen, aldermens deputies, common councel men, and other citizens of London, in behalf of themselves and many others. 1653 (1653) Wing T1346; Thomason 669.f.17[8]; ESTC R211364 1,654 1 View Text
A95028 A true coppy of the petition of the Lord Maior, aldermen, and the rest of the Common Councell of London, presented to the Honourabe [sic] House of Peeres in Parliament, March 18. 1641. City of London (England). Court of Common Council.; England and Wales. Parliament. 1642 (1642) Wing T2660; Thomason 669.f.3[58]; ESTC R209822 1,878 1 View Text
A95029 A true coppy of the petition of the Lord Maior, aldermen, and the rest of the Common Councell of London, presented to both Houses of Parliament, March 18. 1641. To vindicate the honour of the city against a false, scandalous, and seditious petition, printed, and pretended to be exhibited to the Parliament in February last, as The petition of the citizens of London, against the present disposall of the militia of that city, made by the Parliament. And to assure the Parliament and the whole kingdome; that the said city is very glad of, and thankfull for the present ordinance touching that matter, and will readily obey it. City of London (England). Court of Common Council. 1642 (1642) Wing T2661; Thomason 669.f.3[60]; ESTC R209825 2,019 1 View Text
A63352 A true and brief relation of the proceedings of the Common-Council of the city of London, the 13th of May, 1681 City of London (England). Court of Common Council. 1681 (1681) Wing T2419A; ESTC R25678 2,173 2 View Text
A54533 The petition of divers eminent citizens of London, presented to the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen the 28th of April, 1681 Ward, Patience, Sir, 1629-1696. 1681 (1681) Wing P1762; ESTC R2345 2,178 4 View Text
A67177 The Writ of quo warranto served upon the Lord Mayor, commonalty, and citizens of London to inquire by what authority they use and lay claim to their liberties, privledges, and franchises. Sawyer, Robert, Sir, 1633-1692. 1682 (1682) Wing W3721; ESTC R6696 2,198 2 View Text
B02980 A declaration of the Lords and Commons for the repayment of 40000 li. (out of the first moneys raised upon the weekly assesssment) which the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London have engaged themselves forthwith to advance for the supply of the Army under the command of his excellency the Earl of Essex. Die Mercurii, 5. Aprol, 1643. England and Wales. Parliament. 1643 (1643) Wing E1429B; ESTC R176109 2,369 1 View Text
A54564 To the honourable the knights, citizens, and burgesses in the Commons Hovse of Parliament now assembled, the humble petition of 15000 poore laboring men known by the name of porters, and the lowest members of the citie of London. 1641 (1641) Wing P1856A; ESTC R181733 2,485 1 View Text
A94490 To the honourable the knights, citizens and burgesses, in the Commons House of Parliament now assembled The humble petition of 15000. poore labouring men, known by the name of porters, and the lowest members of the citie of London. 1642 (1642) Wing T1455; Thomason 669.f.4[55]; ESTC R36672 2,485 1 View Text
A40070 Alderman Fowke's speech at the delivery of a petition from the Lord Mayor, aldermen and commons in Common Councill assembled to the Parliament of England concerning their militia and the Parliaments answer thereunto. Fowke, John, d. 1662. 1659 (1659) Wing F1690; ESTC R29856 2,525 10 View Text
A87475 The resolution of the army concerning the citizens of London: wherein is discovered, their present and great designes in hand against the said city; and their resolution to draw most of their horse and foot from all parts of the kingdom, to advance for London, with the time perfixed when they intend to enter the said city. Also, their demands and proposals, concerning all those who have inrich'd themselves by the vast sums of money, and assesments, collected for the payment of the souldiery, and their resolution to have an account given thereof, and to prosecute the same with the hazard of all thier lives and fortunes. Likewise, the design of Lieut. Generall Cromwel, touching the King, Parliament, city, and kingdome. Published for general satisfaction, by a gentleman who came lately from St. Albanes, whose surname and chrisned name begins with the ninth letter of the Greek alphabet. J. J. 1648 (1648) Wing J18; Thomason E473_36; ESTC R205348 2,635 7 View Text
A88777 Two sallies forth by the Lord Goring and Sir Charles Lucas at Coulchester, on Munday and Tuesday last; the manner of the severall fights, and the number that were killed and taken prisoners on both sides. The taking of the enemies court of guard, the setting fire thereof, and burning downe the wind-mills. With the examination of Mr. Osburn, touching the Kings Majesty; and the speech of Alderman Avery, at presenting the city petition; and the answer to the same by both Houses of Parliament. R. L.; Lucas, Charles, Sir, 1613-1648.; Norwich, George Goring, Earl of, 1583?-1663.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Lords. 1648 (1648) Wing L56A; Thomason E450_10 2,768 8 View Text
A82232 A declaration of the right honourable the Lord Major, aldermen, and Common-Councell of the City of London, concerning the great and apparent danger of the said city, and the desires and proceedings of the Common-Councell-men therin, in behalf of the citizens. Also, their present summons and directions (in His Majesties name) to the trained bands and citizens, touching the preservation of the peace, defence of themselves, the city, and the magistrates thereof. Agreed upon by the honourable court at Guild-Hall, on Tuesday last, April 25. 1648. Michel. City of London (England). Court of Common Council.; R. V.; T. H.; England and Wales. Parliament. 1648 (1648) Wing D764; Thomason E437_2; ESTC R204682 2,798 8 View Text
A81365 The designes of the rebels in Kent. At their rendezvous, the day before the storming of Maidstone. As they were found in a person of qualities pocket, who was taken prisoner, and this day sent up to the House of Commons. Upon which, and other things of note, the Lords and Commons had a conference this day. With the substance of His Excellencies letter to both Houses of Parliament, of a more fuller relation then formerly, having taken so many arms as to make up 4000. 1500 prisoners, and 1500 horse; besides all the country-men, whom the Generall hath discharged, and sent to their own homes. Together, with an act of indempnity passed by the House of Commons for the county of Essex, with their laying down of their armes, and returning to their own habitations. Imprimatur Gilbert Mabbot. 1648 (1648) Wing D1178; Thomason E446_18; ESTC R204838 2,821 8 View Text
A95026 A true coppy of the petition of the Lord Major, aldermen, and the rest of the Common-Councell of London, presented to both Houses of Parliament, March 18. 1641. To vindicate the honour of the city against a false, scandalous, and seditious petition, printed, and pretended to be exhibited to the Parliament in February last, as The petition of the citizens of London, against the present disposall of the militia of that city, made by the Parliament. And to assure the Parliament, and the whole kingdome; that the said city is very glad of, and thankfull for the present ordinance touching that matter, and will readily obey it. Together with the severall answers of both Houses of Parliament to the aforesaid petition. Ordered to be printed and published. Gurney, Richard, Sir, 1577-1647.; City of London (England). Court of Common Council. aut 1642 (1642) Wing T2659; Thomason E140_18; ESTC R15776 2,938 7 View Text
A91096 Propositions agreed upon at a Court of Common Councell, in Guild Hall London, Feb. 21, 1642 City of London (England). Court of Common Council. 1642 (1642) Wing P3776; Thomason E90_14 3,058 7 View Text
A25715 An Account of the proceedings at the Guild-hall of the city of London, on Saturday, September 12. 1679 with the substance of Sir Thomas Player's speech and the lord mayor's answer thereunto. Player, Thomas, Sir, d. 1686. 1679 (1679) Wing A356B; ESTC R39885 3,096 6 View Text
A25716 An Account of the proceedings at the Guild-Hall of the city of London on Saturday, September 12 [i.e. 13], 1679 with the substance of Sir Thomas Player's speech, and the Lord Mayor's answer thereunto. Clayton, Robert, Sir, 1629-1707.; Player, Thomas, Sir, d. 1686.; City of London (England). Lord Mayor. 1679 (1679) Wing A357; ESTC R224596 3,096 6 View Text
A86812 The humble petition of the Lord Major, aldermen, and commons of the city of London, in Common-Councell assembled to the Right Honourable the Lords and Commons assembled in High Court of Parliament. Whereunto is annexed, two petitions; the one entituled, The humble petition of divers well-affected citizens of the city of London. The other entituled, The humble petition of divers young-men, citizens, and other apprentices of this honourable city. City of London (England). Court of Common Council. 1647 (1647) Wing H3536; Thomason E399_30; ESTC R201729 3,121 8 View Text
A86813 The humble petition of the Lord Major, aldermen, and commons of the City of London in Common-councell assembled: to the Right Honorable the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled. Together with their answers to the said petition. City of London (England). Court of Common Council.; Everard, John.; England and Wales. Parliament. 1648 (1648) Wing H3538; Thomason E437_11; ESTC R202508 3,379 12 View Text
A82241 A declaration of the well-affected common-councel-men of the City of London, in the name of themselvs, and the inhabitants thereof, concerning the injustice and oppression which is unequally cast and laid upon the distressed citizens. Wherein they remonstrate a speedy and just way, for the taking off of all heavy burdens relieving the oppressed, the mitigating of taxes and assesments, and laying it upon rich marchants, and others, who are able to bear it, to the end that those who have bin oppressed may now go free. Extracted out of the original, and published according to order; to the end, that all cities and townes within this nation, may take it as a president for their future ease and freedome, against all oppressours whatsoever. 1649 (1649) Wing D775; Thomason E550_33; ESTC R205663 3,610 9 View Text
A93823 The State of the city of London, and their humble desires upon the bill for restoring their charters and liberties 1690 (1690) Wing S5316B; ESTC R42892 3,692 5 View Text
A84854 A message from His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairefax and the councell of vvarre to the Parliament and Common Councell of London. And the copy of a petition of citizens, officers and souldiers, sea-men, water-men, and others, gathering hands to be presented to the Lord Mayor, aldermen, and commons of London, at a common-hall. With their engagement and covenant. And a declaration by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, proclaiming those that shall promote or signe the same, to be traytors. Die Sabbathi. 24 July 1647. Ordered by the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled. That the sayd declaration, bee published forthwith (by order of the Lord Major, Sheriffe, and Committee of the Militia) by beat of drum and sound of trumpet in the cities of London, Westminster, and within the line of communication H. Elsyng Cler. Parl. Dom. Com. England and Wales. Army. Council.; Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.; England and Wales. Parliament. 1647 (1647) Wing F204; Thomason E399_31; ESTC R201730 3,945 8 View Text
A38116 The severall answers of both Houses of Parliament to the city petition with a true copy of the petition of the Lord Maior, aldermen, and the rest of the Common Councell of London, presented to both Houses of Parliament, March 18, 1641 [i.e. 1642] : together with Mr. Speakers letter, ordered by the Honourable House of Commons, to the High Sheriffe, and gentry of Yorkshire containing divers remarkable matters of great note and consequence. England and Wales. Parliament.; Pym, John, 1584-1643.; Gurney, Richard, Sir, 1577-1647.; City of London (England). Lord Mayor. 1641 (1641) Wing E2289; ESTC R3709 4,026 8 View Text
A63498 A Trve copy of the petition of the Lord Maior, aldermen, and the rest of the Common-Councell of of London, presented to both Houses of Parliament, March 18, 1641 with the answer of both Houses of Parliament to the said petition : together with Mr. Speakers letter, ordered by the Honourable House of Commons, to the High Sheriffe and gentry of Yorkshire, shewing their dislike of such as have endeavoured to perswade the countrey that their petition to the Parliament was ill relished : secondly, their dislike of such as have endeavoured to preswade godly ministers that their exercises are not acceptable to the Houses : thirdly, their dislike of such as have endeavoured to perswade the trained band from going into Hull upon the Parliaments order. City of London (England). Court of Common Council.; England and Wales. Parliament. 1641 (1641) Wing T2662A; ESTC R12311 4,127 10 View Text
A36119 The Discovery of a great plot intended against the city of London to have robbed and murthered the citizens and inhabitants, and the names of the actors ; also the victory at Arundell Castle obtained by Sir William Waller ... together with a full satisfaction concerning the three queries about the great controversie and different opinions of the observing of holy dayes. 1644 (1644) Wing D1634; ESTC R29735 4,234 8 View Text
A83776 An order of the right honourable the Commons in high court of Parliament assembled, for appointing a committee of the House, to treat with a committee of the Common-Councell of the city of London, and of the commanders of the souldiers, and commission-officers in the said city; concerning their engagement for the safety and security of His Majesties person, and the Parliament, during the time of the intended personall treaty; with the results of the committee and Common-Councell thereupon. : Die Mercurii, 5. Julii, 1648. England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.; City of London (England). Court of Common Council. 1648 (1648) Wing E2658; ESTC R210959 4,672 1 View Text
A83775 An order of the Right Honourable the Commons in high court assembled, for appointing a committee of the House, to treat with a committee of the common-councell of the city of London, and of the commanders of the souldiers, and commission-officers in the said city concerning their engagement for the security of His Majesties person, and the Parliament, during the time of the intended personall treaty; with the results of the committee and common-councell thereupon. Die Mercurii, 5. Julii, 1648. England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.; City of London (England). Court of Common Council. 1648 (1648) Wing E2658; Thomason 669.f.12[78]; ESTC R210959 4,677 1 View Text
A37392 A declaration of the proceedings of the Army being severall papers delivered to the commissioners of the Parliament & citie, from the generall and his councell of warre, at Alisbary July 23, 1647 : also a petition and engagement, drawn up in the name of the citizens commanders, officers and souldiers of the trained bands, and auxillaries, and apprentizes of the cities of London and Westminster sea commanders, officers, seamen, and watermen, with diverse others, &c : whereunto is annexed a proclamation from his excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax against the entertainment of cavaleers in the army ... England and Wales. Army.; Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671. 1647 (1647) Wing D749; ESTC R20192 4,781 8 View Text
A57318 The Right of electing sheriffs of London and Middlesex, briefly stated and declared 1682 (1682) Wing R1504; ESTC R24147 5,029 4 View Text
A33190 The city of Londons loyal plea, or, A rational stating the case concerning the election of sheriffs for the city of London and county of Middlesex 1682 (1682) Wing C4358; ESTC R15375 5,089 8 View Text
A93819 The State of the case depending between some of the inhabitants of Thames street and Josiah Child touching Lion-key ... Child, Josiah, Sir, 1631-1699. 1668 (1668) Wing S5310C; ESTC R42419 5,288 8 View Text
A07904 Metropolis coronata, the triumphes of ancient drapery: or, Rich cloathing of England, in a second yeeres performance In honour of the aduancement of Sir Iohn Iolles, Knight, to the high office of Lord Maior of London, and taking his oath for the same authoritie, on Monday, being the 30. day of October. 1615. Performed in heartie affection to him, and at the bountifull charges of his worthy brethren the truely honourable Society of Drapers, the first that receiued such dignitie in this citie. Deuised, and written, by A.M. citizen, and draper of London. Munday, Anthony, 1553-1633. 1615 (1615) STC 18275; ESTC S112990 7,193 24 View Text
A32756 Proposals for printing a book entituled, The history and antiquities of Hertfordshire. Written by Sir Henry Chauncy, Kt, Serjeant at law. Containing, ... Chauncy, Henry, Sir, 1632-1719. 1700 (1700) Wing C3742; ESTC R213936 7,544 4 View Text
A07895 Chruso-thriambos The triumphes of golde. At the inauguration of Sir Iames Pemberton, Knight, in the dignity of Lord Maior of London: on Tuesday, the 29. of October. 1611. Performed in the harty loue, and at the charges of the Right Worshipfull, worthy and ancient Company of Golde-smithes. Deuised and written by A.M. cittizen and draper of London. Munday, Anthony, 1553-1633. 1611 (1611) STC 18267; ESTC S110068 8,632 22 View Text
A61989 The Sur-rejoinder of Mr. Attorney General to the rejoinder made on the behalf of the charter of the city of London England and Wales. Attorney-General (1681-1687 : Sawyer); Sawyer, Robert, Sir, 1633-1692. 1682 (1682) Wing S6195; ESTC R769 9,668 22 View Text
A81967 London, King Charles his Augusta, or, city royal. Of the founders, the names, and oldest honours of that city. An historicall and antiquarian work. Written at first in heroicall Latin verse, according to Greek, Roman, British, English, and other antiquities and authorities, and now translated into English couplets, with annotations. Imprimatur, Na. Brent. D'Avenant, William, Sir, 1606-1668. 1648 (1648) Wing D328; Thomason E431_8; ESTC R202046 11,574 20 View Text
A04568 The pleasant vvalkes of Moore-fields Being the guift of two sisters, now beautified, to the continuing fame of this worthy citty. Johnson, Richard, 1573-1659? 1607 (1607) STC 14690; ESTC S109194 11,911 24 View Text
A09523 The countrie ague. Or, London her vvelcome home to her retired children Together, with a true relation of the warlike funerall of Captaine Richard Robyns, one of the twentie captaines of the trayned bands of the citie of London, which was performed the 24. day of September last, 1625. in armes, in the time of this visitation which the rumour in the countrey went currant, that London had not people enough left aliue to bury her dead. By Henry Petovve, Marshall of the Artillerie Garden, London. Petowe, Henry. 1625 (1625) STC 19803; ESTC S119194 12,607 34 View Text
A90077 Newes from Guild-Hall. Or, A premonition to the citizens of London. 1650 (1650) Wing N961; Thomason E620_5; ESTC R203056 12,645 12 View Text
A69725 The liberties, usages, and customes of the city of London confirmed by especiall acts of Parliament, with the time of their confirmation : also divers ample, and most beneficiall charters, granted by King Henry the 6, King Edward the 4, and King Henrie the 7th, not confirmed by Parliament as the other charters were, and where to find every particular grant and confirmation at large / collected by Sir Henry Colthrop, Knight, ... Calthrop, Henry, Sir, 1586-1637.; Carpenter, John, 1370?-1441? 1642 (1642) Wing C308; ESTC R14680 13,641 30 View Text
A29109 A sermon preach'd before the Right Honourable Lord Mayor and Aldermen, and citizens of London, at St. Lawrence Jewry, on Saturday, September the 28th, 1700 at the election of the Lord Mayor, for the year ensuing / by Samvel Bradford ... Bradford, Samuel, 1652-1731. 1700 (1700) Wing B4122; ESTC R19662 14,119 30 View Text
A76365 A plea for the commonalty of London, or, A vindication of their rights (which hath been long with-holden from them) in the choice of sundry city officers. As also, a justification of the power of the Court of Common-councell, in the making of acts, or by-laws, for the good and profit of the citizens, notwithstanding the negative votes of the Lord Major and aldermen. Being fully proved by severall charters granted to this City, by sundry royall kings of England, confirmed by Act of Parliament, and by records witnessing the particulars in the practise of them. / In a speech delivered in Common-councell, on Munday the 24th of February, 1644. By John Bellamie. Bellamie, John, d. 1654. 1645 (1645) Wing B1816; Thomason E1174_3; ESTC R208882 15,067 36 View Text
A02732 The arch's of triumph erected in honor of the high and mighty prince. Iames. the first of that name. King, of England. and the sixt of Scotland at his Maiesties entrance and passage through his honorable citty & chamber of London. vpon the 15th. day of march 1603. Invented and published by Stephen Harrison ioyner and architect: and graven by William Kip. Harrison, Stephen, joiner and architect.; Kip, William, engraver.; Dekker, Thomas, ca. 1572-1632. Magnificent entertainment.; Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637. B. Jon: his part of King James his royall and magnificent entertainement through his honorable cittie of London, Thurseday the 15. of March. 1603. Selections. 1604 (1604) STC 12863; ESTC S122021 15,089 28 View Text
A49956 This most deplorable case of an antient citizen who hath been an old, honest, and faithful servant of, and very great sufferer for the interest of the city of London, is most humbly desired to be read over by all good citizens with great care, seriousness, and due consideration. Lee, Richard, fl. 1639-1678. 1678 (1678) Wing L889A; ESTC R43367 15,284 20 View Text
A14850 The rare and most vvonderfull things vvhich Edvv. VVebbe an Englishman borne, hath seene and passed in his troublesome trauailes in the cities of Ierusalem, Damasko, Bethlehem and Galely and in the landes of Iewrie, Egypt, Gracia, Russia, and Prester Iohn, vvherein is set forth his extreame slauery sustained many yeeres together in the gallies and warres of the great Turke, against the lands of Persia, Tartaria, Spaine, and Portugale.; Rare and most wonderfull things which Edward Webbe hath seene and passed. Webbe, Edward, b. 1553 or 4. 1590 (1590) STC 25152; ESTC S101834 15,304 30 View Text
A20080 A rod for run-awayes Gods tokens, of his feareful iudgements, sundry wayes pronounced vpon this city, and on seuerall persons, both flying from it, and staying in it. Expressed in many dreadfull examples of sudden death ... By Tho. D. Dekker, Thomas, ca. 1572-1632. 1625 (1625) STC 6520; ESTC S105262 17,724 34 View Text
A83990 Englands remedy of a deadly malady: the vvise-womans saving the city Abel, by delivering the head of Sheba, who was a traitor to the common-wealth of Israel. Which serveth as a pattern, whereby the City of London may be saved, by the wise endeavours of the citizens thereof, like this wise-womans, (which are upon divine record both for our learning and imitation) even by delivering up to law & justice, the traitors to the common-wealth of England. ... 1647 (1647) Wing E3028; Thomason E397_20; ESTC R201676 19,353 23 View Text
A55586 The Power of the Kings of England to examine the charters of particular corporations and companies exemplified by the statutes and laws of this realm. 1684 (1684) Wing P3106; ESTC R10321 19,542 18 View Text
A45552 Lamentation, mourning, and woe sighed forth in a sermon preached in the parish-church of St. Martin in the Fields, on the 9th day of September : being the next Lords-day after the dismal fire in the city of London / by Nath. Hardy ... Hardy, Nathaniel, 1618-1670. 1666 (1666) Wing H728; ESTC R281 20,070 40 View Text
A31129 The Case of the charter of London stated shewing, I. What a corporation is, II. Whether a corporation may be forfeited, III. Whether the mayor, commonalty, and citizens have done any act in their common council, whereby to forfeit their corporation and franchises. 1683 (1683) Wing C1026; ESTC R20678 20,199 19 View Text
A26023 Bibliotheca Ashmoliana a catalogue of the library of the learned and famous Elias Ashmole, Esq. : containing not only the rarest books of history, philosophy, genealogies, heraldry, coins, &c., but of the most abstruse parts of human learning : about 40 volumes of tracts and pamphlets neatly bound, and also 30 volumes of mss., many of them written on velum : to be sold by auction on Thursday next, the 22th day of this instant February, 1693/4 [i.e. 1694], at Rolls's Auction House, in Petty-Canon Alley, in St. Paul's Church-yard / by Edward Millington. Millington, Edward, d. 1703. 1694 (1694) Wing A3981; ESTC R35729 21,609 25 View Text
A81692 A defence and vindication of the right of tithes, against sundry late scandalous pamphlets: shewing, the lawfullnesse of them, and the just remedy in law for them, as well in London as elsewhere. / Penned by a friend to the Church of England, and a lover of truth and peace. A Friend to the Church of England, and a Lover of Truth and Peace.; Downame, John, d. 1652,; Nomophilos Philotolis. 1646 (1646) Wing D2074; Thomason E339_7; ESTC R1318 21,705 42 View Text
A20161 Another tombestone; or, A sermon preached at Laurance Pountneys-Church London, vpon the last day of August, in the yeere, 1626 At the celebration of the funerals of Master Iohn Iuxon, late citizen of the Honourable city of London. By Stephen Denison, preacher of Gods most holy Word in the same city. Denison, Stephen, d. 1649 or 50. 1626 (1626) STC 6598; ESTC S118655 22,186 84 View Text
A39971 The Forfeitures of Londons charter, or, An impartial account of the several seisures of the city charter together with the means and methods that were used for the recovery of the same, with the causes by which it came forfeited, as likewise the imprisonments, deposing and fining the lord being faithfully collected out of antient and modern historys, and now seasonably published for the satisfaction of the inquisitive, upon the late arrest made upon the said charter by writ of quo warranto. 1682 (1682) Wing F1557; ESTC R18801 24,150 37 View Text
A47806 L'Estrange his appeal humbly submitted to the Kings Most Excellent Majesty and the three estates assembled in Parliament; Appeal humbly submitted to the Kings Most Excellent Majesty and the three estates assembled in Parliament L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704. 1681 (1681) Wing L1202; ESTC R13428 24,333 40 View Text
A85856 Hinc illæ lachrymæ. Or the impietie of impunitie. Containing a short, serious and most certain demonstration of the main (if not, only) rise and originall of all the grand grievances, and obstructions of piety and justice, over the whole kingdome. Together with a soveraign salve, and precious plaisture, for the unquestionable cure thereof (by Gods blessing) if it be seriously and seasonably applyed, according to direction herein, humbly prescribed. / By a faithful friend to the truth and a most humble servant to all the loyall and religious Presbyterian Members of Parliament. Gauden, John, 1605-1662. 1647 (1647) Wing G358; Thomason E421_6; Thomason E540_16; ESTC R204669 24,859 31 View Text
A78766 The city remembrancer. Or, A sermon preached to the native-citizens, of London, at their solemn assembly in Pauls on Tuesday, the 23 of June, A.D. MDCLVII. / By Edm. Calamy B.D. and pastor of the church at Aldermanbury. Calamy, Edmund, 1600-1666. 1657 (1657) Wing C228A; Thomason E1676_2; ESTC R208432 25,502 90 View Text
A36359 Mr. Tho. Dangerfield's second narrative wherein is contained a faithful charge against the Lady Powis, Mr. Stamford, (the Duke of Newburghs resident) and Mrs. Cellier relating to the murther of Sir Edmundbury Godfrey and the late plot made by the papists, to be cast upon the Protestants : wherein is I. A true account of methods used to invalidate the testimony of Captain William Bedloe and Mr. Prance, II. An account of the several papists imprisoned, and their crimes, with the charges it cost them to get out upon bail / written by his own hand. Dangerfield, Thomas, 1650?-1685.; Prance, Miles, fl. 1678-1689.; Bedloe, William, 1650-1680.; Cellier, Elizabeth, fl. 1680.; Powis, Elizabeth Somerset Herbert, Duchess of, d. 1691.; Stamford, Mr. 1680 (1680) Wing D193; ESTC R20874 26,539 34 View Text
A20075 Penny-vvis[e] pound foolish or, a Bristovv diamond, set in t[wo] rings, and both crack'd Profitable for married men, pleasant for young men, a[nd a] rare example for all good women. Dekker, Thomas, ca. 1572-1632. 1631 (1631) STC 6516; ESTC S105255 28,178 46 View Text
A92927 The Army anatomized: or, A brief & plain display of the humble, honest and religious actings of the General Sir Tho. Fairfax, and his army of saints, toward the good of the King and Parliament, and the whole kingdom, since the famous victory, at Naseby, June 14. 1645. Occasioned upon the serious consideration of 4 Scripture-properties of every true saint and Christian soldier. 1. Whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you ('tis our Saviors own Golden-Rule) even so do ye unto them. Mat. 7. 12. 2. Not to do any evil (a general Rule, which admits of no exception, either in Kings, or in Commanders) that good may come thereof. Rom. 3.8. 3. To abstain from every appearance of evil; much more from every apparent evil. 2 Thes. 5. 22. 4. Do violence, or wrong, to no man; neither accuse any man falsly. Luke 3.14. Now, how Sir Tho. Fairfax's army of saints and Christian soldiers have performed all these, or any of these, shal be faithfully and plainly declared, in 20. following observations. / By a loyal lover of peace and truth; but a hearty contemner of sedition and schism. Loyal lover of peace and truth. 1647 (1647) Wing S2600; Thomason E419_6; ESTC R203539 29,584 39 View Text
A16306 The cities aduocate in this case or question of honor and armes; whether apprentiship extinguisheth gentry? Containing a cleare refutation of the pernicious common errour affirming it, swallowed by Erasmus of Roterdam, Sir Thomas Smith in his common-weale, Sir Iohn Fern in his blazon, Raphe Broke Yorke Herald, and others. With the copies of transcripts of three letters which gaue occasion of this worke. Bolton, Edmund, 1575?-1633?; Philipot, John, 1589?-1645, attributed name. 1629 (1629) STC 3219; ESTC S106271 30,252 83 View Text
A76367 Bellamius enervatus: or, A full answer to a book entitled A plea for the commonalty of London. Which is as the authour Mr. Bellamy cals it; a vindication of their rights (which have been long withholden from them) in the choyce of sundry city officers. As also a iustification of the powerent the Court of Common-Counsell in the making of acts, or by-laws, for the good and profit of the citizens, notwithstanding the negative voyces of the Lord Major, and aldermen. / Refuted by Irenæus Lysimachus:. Lysimachus, Irenaeus. 1645 (1645) Wing B1819; Thomason E281_8; ESTC R200040 31,464 46 View Text
A29745 A brief remonstrance of the grand grievances and oppressions suffered by Sir William Courten and Sir Paul Pyndar, knts., deceased as also by their heirs, executors, administrators, and creditors : humbly represented to both Houses of Parliament, prorogued to 21 October 1680 : faithfully collected out of several courts of record, orders of counsel, and treaties of peace and common alliance : with several remarks thereupon for the improvement of naviagation, trade, and commerce / by John Brown. Brown, John, of London. 1680 (1680) Wing B5025; ESTC R27230 34,787 30 View Text
A81180 A Cunning plot to divide and destroy, the Parliament and the city of London. Made knowne (at a common hall) by the Earle of Northumberland, Master Solliciter, and Sir Henry Vane. The design is fully discovered in the severall examinations and confessions, of Master Riley. Several examinations and confessions, of Sir Basill Brook. Severall examinations and confessions, of Master Violet. Proclamations from his Majesty. Letters from his Majesty. Letters from the Lord Digby. Letters from Colonell Read. Northumberland, Algernon Percy, Earl of, 1602-1668.; Vane, Henry, Sir, 1612?-1662.; England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I). Proclamation for the removing of the Courts of Kings-Bench and of the Exchequer from Westminster to Oxford. 1644 (1644) Wing C7586; Thomason E29_3; ESTC R11898 34,816 59 View Text
A33193 The city of London's plea to the Quo warranto, (an information) brought against their Charter in Michaelmas term, 1681 wherein it will appear, that the liberties, priviledges, and customs of the said city cannot be forfeited, or lost by the misdemeanor of any officer or magistrate thereof, nor their Charter be seized into the King's hands for any mis-usage or abusage of their liberties and priviledges, they being confirmed by divers ancient records and acts of Parliament made before and since Magna Charta : also, how far the Commons of the said city have power of chusing and removing their sheriffs / published both in English and Latin. 1682 (1682) Wing C4360; ESTC R15339 37,563 73 View Text
A11423 A second and third blast of retrait from plaies and theaters the one whereof was sounded by a reuerend byshop dead long since; the other by a worshipful and zealous gentleman now aliue: one showing the filthines of plaies in times past; the other the abhomination of theaters in the time present: both expresly prouing that that common-weale is nigh vnto the cursse of God, wherein either plaiers be made of, or theaters maintained. Set forth by Anglo-phile Eutheo.; De gubernatione Dei. Book 6. English Salvian, of Marseilles, ca. 400-ca. 480.; Munday, Anthony, 1553-1633, attributed name. 1580 (1580) STC 21677; ESTC S105761 39,276 142 View Text
A70490 Londons liberties, or, A learned argument of law and reason, before the Lord Mayor, Court of Aldermen, and Common-Council, at Guild-Hall between Mr. Maynard, now the Kings eldest serjeant at law, Mr. Hales, late Lord Chief Justice of the Kings Bench, and Mr. Wilde, lately one of the justices of the same court, of council for the Livery-men of London, and Major John Wildman, and Mr. John Price, of council for the Freemen of London : wherein the freedom of the citizens of London in their elections of their mayor, sheriffs, aldermen, and common-council-men, is fully debated, their most ancient charters examined, and on both hands agreed to be but a confirmation of their former rights : with their opinions concerning the forfeiture of Londons charter. Maynard, John, Sir, 1602-1690.; Wildman, John, Sir, 1621?-1693.; Wilde, William, Sir, 1611?-1679.; Hale, Matthew, Sir, 1609-1676. 1682 (1682) Wing L2936B; ESTC R14306 40,443 37 View Text
A15038 The enemie to vnthryftinesse publishing, by lawes, documents and disciplines. A right rule, for reformation of pride, and other prodigall and riotous disorders, in a common wealth: for the worthines of directions, a perfect mirrour for all maiestrates: (especially) of cities. And for sound counsels, and admonitions, a carde to compasse, or euery yong gentleman, honorablie and profitably to gouerne his actions. Partely, drawne out of the sage gouernme[n]t, of the most worthie emperour, Alexander Seuerus: and (generallye) discoueringe the vnsufferable abuses now raigning in our happie English co[m]mon wealth. By George Whetstons gent.; Mirour for magestrates of cyties Whetstone, George, 1544?-1587?; Whetstone, George, 1544?-1587? Addition: or touchstone for the time. aut; Severus Alexander, Emperor of Rome, 208-235. 1586 (1586) STC 25341.5; ESTC S103652 40,485 80 View Text
A23629 The abridgement of the charter of the city of London being every free-man's privilege / exactly translated from the original record and rendered faithfully into English according to the said record itself from the time of William the Conquerour ... to the time of our now Sovereign Lord King Charles the Second ...; Laws, etc. City of London (England). 1680 (1680) Wing A102; ESTC R28074 40,722 84 View Text
A15039 A mirour for magestrates of cyties Representing the ordinaunces, policies, and diligence, of the noble emperour, Alexander (surnamed) Seuerus, to suppresse and chastise the notorious vices noorished in Rome, by the superfluous nomber of dicing-houses, tauarns, and common stewes: suffred and cheerished, by his beastlye predecessour, Helyogabalus, vvith sundrie graue orations: by the said noble emperor, co[n]cerning reformation. And hereunto, is added, A touchstone for the time: containyng: many perillous mischiefes, bred in the bowels of the citie of London: by the infection of some of thease sanctuaries of iniquitie. By George Whetstones. Gent. Whetstone, George, 1544?-1587?; Severus Alexander, Emperor of Rome, 208-235. 1584 (1584) STC 25341; ESTC S119730 41,603 88 View Text
A27361 A iustification of The city remonstrance and its vindication, or, An answer to a book written by Mr. J.P. entituled, The city remonstrance remonstrated wherein the frequent falsifyings of the said Mr. J.P. are discovered, the many charges by him laid upon the remonstrance and its vindicator, disproved, and the parity and agreement of the remonstrance ... with the propositions, declarations, remonstrances, and votes, of both or either House of Parliament manifested / by John Bellamie. Bellamie, John, d. 1654.; Price, John, Citizen of London. City remonstrance remonstrated. 1646 (1646) Wing B1814; ESTC R4476 42,384 58 View Text
A15753 The first part of the disquisition of truth, concerning political affaires Handled in two seuerall sections. The first whereof (by way of certaine questions probleme-wise propounded and answered) consisteth of foureteene chapters. Written by Henry Wright. Wright, Henry, fl. 1616. 1616 (1616) STC 26024; ESTC S120336 43,490 100 View Text
A33187 The City law shewing the customes, franchises, liberties, priviledges and immunities of the famous city of London : together with the names, natures, kinds, jurisdictions, powers, and proceedings of the severall courts within the same : as also the titles, qualities, advantages and profits of the severall offices in London and in whose dispose those offices are. 1658 (1658) Wing C4354; ESTC R24831 43,516 135 View Text
A29941 Camera regis, or, A short view of London containing the antiquity, fame, walls, bridge, river, gates, tower, cathedral, officers, courts, customs, franchises, &c. of that renowned city / collected out of law & history and methodized for the benefit of the present inhabitants by John Brydall ... Brydall, John, b. 1635? 1676 (1676) Wing B5253; ESTC R2537 44,312 135 View Text
A97273 A brief view of the late troubles and confusions in England, begun and occasioned by a prevailing faction in the Long Parliament: deduced to the auspicious [sic] coming in of General Monck, and the most glorious and happy restitution of King Charles the Second. / By William Younger. Younger, William, 1605-1662. 1660 (1660) Wing Y198; Thomason E1873_2; ESTC R204143 45,037 159 View Text
A82459 An Act for the redemption of captives; Public General Acts. 1650-03-26 England and Wales. 1650 (1650) Wing E1119C; ESTC R232004 45,698 161 View Text
A06196 Vox clamantis. Mark 1. 3 A stil voice, to the three thrice-honourable estates of Parliament: and in them, to all the soules of this our nation, of what state or condition soeuer they be. By William Loe, Doctor of Diuinitie, and chaplaine to the Kings most excellent Maiestie. Loe, William, d. 1645. 1621 (1621) STC 16691; ESTC S108813 47,008 92 View Text
A41298 A Defence of dramatick poetry being a review of Mr. Collier's View of the immorality and profaneness of the stage. Filmer, Edward, b. ca. 1657.; Settle, Elkanah, 1648-1724.; Rymer, Thomas, 1641-1713.; Vanbrugh, John, Sir, 1664-1726. 1698 (1698) Wing F905; ESTC R16098 47,476 128 View Text
A26181 The rights and authority of the Commons of the city of London in their Common-hall assembled, particularly in the choice and discharge of their sheriffs, asserted and cleared in answer to the vindication of the Lord-Mayor, Court of Aldermen, and Common-Council. Atwood, William, d. 1705? 1695 (1695) Wing A4180; ESTC R28315 49,692 29 View Text
A32788 Persecutio undecima, or, The churches eleventh persecution being a brief of the fanatick persecution of the Protestant clergy of the Church of England, more particularly within the city of London : begun in Parliament, Anno Dom. 1641, and printed in the year 1648. Chestlin. 1681 (1681) Wing C3786; ESTC R23249 54,531 40 View Text
A88219 London's liberty in chains discovered. And, published by Lieutenant Colonell John Lilburn, prisoner in the Tower of London, Octob. 1646.; London's liberty in chains discovered. Part 1 Lilburne, John, 1614?-1657.; Lilburne, Elizabeth. To the chosen and betrusted knights, citizens and burgesses, assembled in the high and supream court of Parliament.; England and Wales. Parliament. 1646 (1646) Wing L2139; Thomason E359_17; Thomason E359_18; ESTC R9983 57,117 77 View Text
A28196 A treatise of the nobilitie of the realme collected out of the body of the common law, with mention of such statutes as are incident hereunto, upon a debate of the Barony of Aburgavenny : with a table of the heads contained in this treatise.; Magazine of honour Bird, William, 17th cent. 1642 (1642) Wing B2956; ESTC R18509 58,218 162 View Text
A90655 King Charles the First, no man of blood: but a martyr for his people· Or, a sad, and impartiall enquiry, whether the King or Parliament began the warre, which hath so much ruined, and undon the kingdom of England? and who was in the defensive part of it? Philipps, Fabian, 1601-1690. 1649 (1649) Wing P2008; Thomason E531_3; ESTC R203147 60,256 72 View Text
A33182 The citizen's companion: or The trades-man's mirrour Wherein most parts of a trading life are accomodated to the judgments and examples of the ancients. A work enrich'd with proverbs, and historically beautified with the deeds and sayings of the wisest and worthiest men that ever were in the world. 1673 (1673) Wing C4338; ESTC R216321 63,979 167 View Text
A29627 An historical account of Mr. Rogers's three years travels over England and Wales giving a true and exact description of all the chiefest cities, towns and corporations in England, Dominion of Wales, and town of Berwick upon Twede : together with the antiquities, and places of admiration, cathedrals, churches of note in any city, town or place in each county, the gentleman above-mentioned having made it his whole business (during the aforesaid time) to compleat the same in his travelling, : to which is annexed a new map of England and Wales, with the adjacent parts, containing all the cities and market towns bound in just before the title. Brome, James, d. 1719.; D. J. 1694 (1694) Wing B4857; ESTC R39940 65,229 160 View Text
A93109 Of corporations, fraternities, and guilds. Or, a discourse, wherein the learning of the law touching bodies-politique is unfolded, shewing the use and necessity of that invention, the antiquity, various kinds, order and government of the same. Necessary to be known not only of all members and dependants of such bodies; but of all the professours of our common law. With forms and presidents, of charters of corporation. / By William Shepheard, serjeant at law. Sheppard, William, d. 1675? 1659 (1659) Wing S3195; Thomason E1912_2; ESTC R203559 65,245 193 View Text
A34614 Remarks of the government of severall parts of Germanie, Denmark, Sweedland, Hamburg, Lubeck, and Hansiactique townes, but more particularly of the United Provinces with some few directions how to travell in the States dominions : together with a list of the most considerable cittyes in Europe, with the number of houses in each citty / written by Will. Carr ... Carr, William, 17th cent. 1688 (1688) Wing C636; ESTC R5052 66,960 226 View Text
A90657 Veritas inconcussa or, a most certain truth asserted, that King Charles the First, was no man of blood, but a martyr for his people. Together with a sad, and impartial enquiry, whether the King or Parliament began the war, which hath so much ruined, and undone the kingdom of England? and who was in the defensive part of it? By Fabian Philipps Esq;; King Charles the First, no man of blood: but a martyr for his people. Philipps, Fabian, 1601-1690. 1660 (1660) Wing P2020; Thomason E1925_2; ESTC R203146 66,988 269 View Text