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ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A31955	His Majesties letter to the gentry of Yorkshire May, the sixteenth, 1642. To our right trusty and well beloved the gentry of York, and others of this our County of York, whom it doth or may concern.	England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.	1642 (1642)	Wing C2402; ESTC R215108	734	1
A22632	By the King, a proclamation commanding the repair of all noblemen, knights, gentlemen, and others, unto their houses and lands in the northern parts, by the first day of March next, and there to abide for the service and safegard of their countrey	England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.	1638 (1638)	STC 9131; ESTC S123885	1,028	1
A90605	The petition of the Rump to the honourable City of London		1660 (1660)	Wing P1835; Thomason 669.f.23[44]; ESTC R211567	1,185	1
A55954	The proceedings of the Grand-jury of the city of Bristol, upon an indictment against Edward Flower, gentleman, for speaking words in derogation of His Majesty, and the high court of Parliament	Flower, Edward, Gentleman.	1680 (1680)	Wing P3585; ESTC R16107	1,423	2
A88927	M. Deputy Recorders speech at the Chequer Barr to Baron Trever at the Lord Majors taking his oath on Thursday the 18. day of August 1642. With the said Barons reply, with the Lord Majors oath, and the last declaration from the House of Parliament.		1642 (1642)	Wing M110; Thomason 669.f.5[72]; ESTC R210983	1,559	1
A82903	A new declaration from both houses of Parliament, die Martis, May 17, 1642.	England and Wales. Parliament.; Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.; England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I).	1642 (1642)	Wing E1663; Thomason 669.f.5[26]; ESTC R210538	1,621	1
A86819	The humble petition of the Lord Major, aldermen, and commons of the City of London, in Common-Councell assembled, presented to the Right Honourable the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled: with the answer of the Lords to the said petition.	City of London (England). Court of Common Council.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Lords.	1648 (1648)	Wing H3544; Thomason E457_10; ESTC R202505	1,772	7
A37328	The declaration and message sent from the Queen of Bohemiah, Lord Craven, Lord Goring, and divers other English gentlemen, resident at the Hague in Holland, on Friday last, Novemb. 5, 1652, to Charles the Second, son to the late king of Great Brittain with the Queen of Sweden's gracious letter, and her resolution to engage for the Parliament against the Hollander : together with the answer and speech of Charles the Second to Her Majesties letter.	Elizabeth, Queen, consort of Frederick I, King of Bohemia, 1596-1662.; Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685.	1652 (1652)	Wing D532; ESTC R13467	1,996	8
A37835	Many remarkeable passages from both Houses of Parliament from the 12 of May till this present concerning the great affaires of the whole kingdome : with many more passages of great consequence concerning Sir Edward Deering and divers other Kentish-men : and concerning a charge to be drawne up against them for their speedy tryall : with the examination of Mistresse Sanders, living at Ratcliffe, sister to Oneale, before the House of Commons the 12 of May, 1642 : also another examination by the honorable House of Commons concerning Sir Nicholas Cole and the inhabitants of Newcastle, May 13, 1642 : together with an order of both Houses of Parliament concerning the continuance of the terme at Westminster : likewise His Majesties letter to the gentry of Yorkshire, May 16, 1642.	England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)	1642 (1642)	Wing E1644; ESTC R2516	2,239	8
A86146	Heads of the charge against the King, drawn up by the Generall Councell of the Armie. Also His Majesties speech to Major Rolph, and Col. Ewers, concerning the present condition of himself, and his three kingdomes, and certain rules set down by him for settlement thereof. An ordinance of Parliament concerning the City of London: and the Lord Mayors proclamation concerning those who have ingaged in the first or second warre, or had a hand in obtaining the late treaty with the King. Taken out of the originall papers, and published for generall satisfaction.	England and Wales. Army. Council.; Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.	1648 (1648)	Wing H1293; Thomason E477_25; ESTC R202580	2,293	8
A32574	A proclamation for the observation of the nine and twentieth day of May instant, as a day of publick thanksgiving, according to the late act of Parliament for that purpose	England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II); Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685.; England and Wales. Parliament.	1661 (1661)	Wing C3498; ESTC R2211	2,378	3
A93651	The Prince of Orange his third declaration	Speke, Hugh, 1656-1724?; William III, King of England, 1650-1702, attributed name.	1688 (1688)	Wing S4914D; Thomason E1964_1*; ESTC R213733	2,417	4
A93652	The Prince of Orange's third declaration	William III, King of England, 1650-1702.	1688 (1688)	Wing S4914G; ESTC R42818	2,425	1
A83945	Englands absolute monarchy, or government of Great Britaine. Composed out of these three kindes, monarchy, aristrocracie [sic] and democracie. From whence the kingdome of England derives a fit parallell, by a King, a House of Peers, and a House of Commons. From whence is collected and explained the prerogative of the King, the authority of the Peers, and the priviledge of the Commons. Whereunto is annexed His Majesties resolution to maintaine the priviledges of the Commons, and the full authority of the Protestant religion.		1642 (1642)	Wing E2937; Thomason E107_3; ESTC R18866	2,533	9
A86821	The humble petition of the Lord Major, aldermen and commons of the City of London, in Common-Councel assembled, presented to the Right Honorable, the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled. With the answer of the Commons to the said petition. Die Mercurii, 9 Augusti, 1648. Ordered by the Commons ... that the City petition .. be forthwith printed ...	City of London (England). Court of Common Council.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.	1648 (1648)	Wing H3545; Thomason E458_7; ESTC R202504	2,678	8
A83654	The charge of the Commons of England, against Charls Stuart, King of England, of high treason, and other high crimes, exhibited to the High Court of Justice, by John Cook Esquire, Solicitor General, appointed by the said Court, for, and on the behalf of the people of England. As it was read to him by the clerk in the said court, as soon as Mr. Solicitor General for the Kingdom had impeached him, in the name of the Commons of England, at his first araignment, Saturday, Ian. 20. 1648. Examined by the original copy. Imprimatur, Gilbert Mabbot.	England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.	1649 (1649)	Wing E2537; Thomason E540_5; Thomason E541_18; ESTC R205748	2,733	12
A76877	XVI propositions concerning the raign and government of a king. Propounded, by the Right Honourable, Sir Francis Bacon, late Lord Chancellour of England. Wherein is shewed, 1. The power which God hath given to kings. 2. How a king ought to wear his crown. 3. To make religion the rule of government. 4. The danger in alteration of government. 5. The love which a king oweth to his subjects.	Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626.	1648 (1648)	Wing B325; Thomason E426_21; ESTC R204580	2,833	8
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
A42319	The Lord Keeper's speech to Mr. Serjeant Savnders, at the time he was sworn Lord Chief Justice of His Majestie's Court of Kings-Bench, Tuesday the 23d, January, 1682	Guilford, Francis North, Baron, 1637-1685.	1682 (1682)	Wing G2217; ESTC R14038	3,047	13
A77918	Power juridicent, and juritenent: or, power of law-making, and law-administering, discussed; and humbly presented to the Parliament of England; By William Ball Esq.	Ball, William.	1650 (1650)	Wing B593; Thomason E612_18; ESTC R206497	3,070	8
A89800	A declaration to all His Majesties loving subjects within the Kingdome of England and dominion of Wales; concerning a King and his representative councell, touching the government of his people, according to the known laws of the realme. With the opinion and proceedings of seven ambassadours concerning the governement of the common-wealth.	G. N.	1648 (1648)	Wing N17; Thomason E429_13; ESTC R204627	3,210	8
A52909	A new declaration of the citizens of London to the Lord General Monck in Scotland sent post to His Excellency, by order from the Common Council : with His Excellencies answer and further resolution brought post on Saturday last to the city, and proposals to the people touching the Parliament and nation.	City of London (England). Court of Common Council.; Albemarle, George Monck, Duke of, 1608-1670.	1660 (1660)	Wing N610A; ESTC R28723	3,235	10
A47728	A proclamation being His Majesty's Act of Oblivion to the Hungarian rebels	Holy Roman Empire. Emperor (1658-1705 : Leopold I); Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor, 1640-1705.	1684 (1684)	Wing L1114; ESTC R13913	3,270	1
A89493	The manner of the solemnity of the coronation of His most Sacred Majesty King Charles		1660 (1660)	Wing M479; Thomason 669.f.26[2]; ESTC R210763	3,293	1
A51801	The manner of the solemnity of the coronation of His most Sacred Majesty King Charles		1660 (1660)	Wing M479; ESTC R210763	3,296	1
A30453	Law and state proposals humbly presented to the supream authority ,the Parliament of England by William Ball.	Ball, William.; England and Wales. Parliament.	1659 (1659)	Wing B591; ESTC R28343	3,327	7
A82045	The declaration and proposalls of the citizens of London, to the Kings Majesty, army, and kingdom, communicating their gallant and royall resolution, for the establishing of his sacred Majesty, His Royall Consort, the Queen, Charles Prince of Wales, James Duke of York, and the rest of the royall family, in their just rights and priviledges, and to establish a firm and lasting peace between Prince and people; with the time prefixed and set down, for the bringing of his Majesty to London, and the re-inthroning of Him in his royall palace at Westminster; and their desires to the kingdom for the performance thereof, by subscribing and promoting the said declaration, throughout all the corners of the nation. Likewise, their remonstrance to the kingdom, touching the Lord Gen. Fairfax, and Lieutenant Gen. Cromwell, to be sent cheif Generall into Ireland, for the reducement of that kingdom, to the obedience of His Majesty, and the crown of England. Ordered that this declaration and proposall be forthwith published throughout the kingdom of England, and Dominion of Wales, to be subscribed unto, by all persons whatsoever, above the age of 16. and to be recorded for a grand law for future ages,		1648 (1648)	Wing D536; Thomason E536_3; ESTC R205308	3,513	8
A46454	K. James's opinion of a King, of a tyrant, and of the English laws, rights, and priviledges in two speeches, the first to the Parliament, 1603, the second, 1609.	James I, King of England, 1566-1625.	1689 (1689)	Wing J141; ESTC R10840	3,629	4
A78285	The case stated touching the soveraign's prerogative and the peoples liberty, according to scripture, reason, and the consent of our ancestors. Humbly offered to the right honorable, General Monck, and the officers in the army.		1660 (1660)	Wing C1205; Thomason E1017_40; ESTC R208218	3,658	8
B08842	A briefe description by way of supposition holding forth to the Parliament and such as have but common reason, wherein a true Common-Wealth consisteth as also the grand enemies of this Common-Wealth plainly discovered.	Cotton, Priscilla, Mrs.; England and Wales. Parliament.	1659 (1659)	Wing C6473B; ESTC R174284	3,821	8
A83718	Eight propositions concerning the Kings Majestie, and the crowne of England; presented to the view of all His Majesties loyall subjects within his realmes and dominions. Together with severall proposals to the people of England touching their power and authority, both towards their Soveraigne the King, the disposall of the crown, and His Majesties oath and covenant.		1648 (1648)	Wing E259; Thomason E429_2; ESTC R204615	3,881	8
A69585	An essay of a king with an explanation what manner of persons those should be that are to execute the power or ordinance of the kings prerogative / written by the Right Honorable Francis, Lord Verulam, Viscount Saint Alban.	Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626.	1642 (1642)	Wing B282; ESTC R16627	3,910	10
A39625	Five matters of state, which hath lately hapned between His Majesty, and His High Court of Parliament ...	Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.; England and Wales. Parliament.	1642 (1642)	Wing F1112; ESTC R22451	3,976	10
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
A37315	A Debate upon the quærie whether a king elected and declared by the Lords spiritual and temporal, and Commons assembled at Westminster 22 of January 1688, coming to and consulting with the said Lords and Commons, doth not make as compleat a Parliament and legislative power and authority to all intents and purposes, as if the said king should cause new summons to be given and new elections to be made by writs		1689 (1689)	Wing D508; ESTC R21332	4,258	6
A90250	To the supream authority of England, the representors of the people in Parliament assembled; the humble petition of Richard Overton, late prisoner in Newgate by the House of Lords, in behalf of himself and other Commoners that have suffered under their prerogative jurisdiction.	Overton, Richard, fl. 1646.	1649 (1649)	Wing O636; Thomason E546_1; ESTC R206080	4,514	9
A55113	A Plea to the Duke's answers fiat justitia, ruat coelum, Anglice, the Bill in the Honourable the late House of Commons against the D. was their duty.		1680 (1680)	Wing P2526; ESTC R8364	4,637	4
A54971	Plain-dealing, or, A Second dialogue between Humphrey and Roger as they were returning home from choosing knights of the sheir to sit in Parliament	Humphrey.; Roger.	1681 (1681)	Wing P2350; ESTC R8054	4,684	2
A54975	Plain-dealing, or, A second dialogue between Humphrey and Roger, as they were returning home from choosing Knights of the sheir to sit in Parliament		1681 (1681)	Wing P2354; ESTC R8054	4,691	2
A80123	A collection out of the book called Liber regalis, remaining in the treasury of the church of Westminster. Touching the coronation of the King and Queen together, according to the usual form.		1661 (1661)	Wing C5215; Thomason E1081_3; ESTC R207915	4,694	12
A60236	Simeon and Levi, brethren in iniquity a comparison between a papist and a Scotch presbyter, or, An account of the antient and modern Jesuits, in point of doctrine and practice, carefully extracted and parallel'd : for the benefit of all His Majesties loyal subjects, who are not willing to be cheated out of their loyalty, religion, and lives, and at length their souls, and all under a specious pretence of religion, by such men as make godliness their gain, and religion the stalking-horse, to all their black designes.		1679 (1679)	Wing S3788; ESTC R12823	4,742	7
A45692	The doctrine of passive obedience and jure divino disproved and obedience to the present government, proved from Scripture, law, and reason. Written for the satisfaction of all those who are dissatisfyed at the present government: by a lay-man of the Church of England.	Harrison, T. (Thomas), fl. 1683-1711.	1689 (1689)	Wing H917A; ESTC R215651	4,772	2
A78417	A Caveat to those that shall resolve, whether right or wrong, to destroy J.L.		1653 (1653)	Wing C1617; Thomason E705_21; ESTC R207112	4,782	8
A45693	The doctrine of passive obedience and jure divino disproved and obedience to the present government, proved from Scripture, law, and reason. Written for the satisfaction of all of those who are dissatisfied at the present government: by a lay-man of the Church of England.	Harrison, T. (Thomas), fl. 1683-1711.	1689 (1689)	Wing H917B; ESTC R223747	4,792	8
A60834	Some reasons why a learned and reverend divine hath lately taken the oaths to their Majesties King William and Queen Mary, in a letter to a friend		1690 (1690)	Wing S4581; ESTC R17991	4,876	5
A56217	Ten quæres upon the ten new commandements of the general council of the officers of the armies, Decemb. 22, 1659 ...	Prynne, William, 1600-1669.	1659 (1659)	Wing P4101; ESTC R19378	4,907	10
A91644	Remonstrans redivivus: or, An accompt of the remonstrance and petition, formerly presented by divers citizens of London, to the view of many; and since honoured by the late conspirators, to be placed under their title of extreame ill designes, with the remonstrance it selfe.		1643 (1643)	Wing R1033; Thomason E61_21; ESTC R12111	4,994	13
A35117	An apology for the Quakers wherein is shewed how they answer the chief principles of the law, and main ends of government : with several reasons why they deserve the liberty of their consciences in the worship of God : for all magistrates and rulers to consider of, lest they pervert justice and provoke the Lord to displeasure / by J. Crook.	Crook, John, 1617-1699.	1662 (1662)	Wing C7196; ESTC R25362	5,121	9
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
A94967	A True and perfect relation, of the most remarkable passages and speeches at, and before the death of His Excellence Iames Marques of Montrose Earle of Kincardin, Lord Græme, Baron of Mont-dieu, &c. K̓night of the most Honourable Order of Saint George. Lieutenant Governour and Captaine General for His Majestie in the Kingdome of Scotland. / Faithfully colected by an eye witnes; in Edenburgh as they happened upon the 18. 20. and 21. of May 1650.		1650 (1650)	Wing T2561A; ESTC R185564	5,177	11
A87829	Kollourion, or eye salve to anoint the eyes of the ministers of the Province of London; that they may see their error (at least) in opposing the present proceedings of the Parliament and Army, in the due execution of justice. / By a Minister of the Gospel.	Minister of the Gospel.	1649 (1649)	Wing K746; Thomason E542_16; ESTC R205970	5,189	9
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
A33246	A defence of the present government under King William and Queen Mary shewing the miseries of England under the arbitrary reign of the late King James II, the reasonableness of the proceedings against him, and the happiness that will certainly follow a peaceable submission to, and standing by King William and Queen Mary / by a divine of the Church of England.	Claridge, Richard, 1649-1723.	1689 (1689)	Wing C4432; ESTC R35640	5,241	12
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
A25301	The Amicable reconciliation of the dissenters to the Church of England being a model or draught for the universal accommodation in the case of religion and the bringing in all parties to her communion ...		1689 (1689)	Wing A3011; ESTC R16800	5,346	4
B20928	The declaration of the Right Honourable Henry Earle of Cvmberland lord lievtenant generall of His Majesties forces in York-shire and of the nobility, gentry and others His Majesties subjects now assembled at Yorke for His Majesties service and the defence of this city and county.	Cumberland, Henry Clifford, Earl of, 1591-1643.	1642 (1642)	Wing C7579	5,405	8
A35423	The declaration of the right honourable Henry, Earle of Cumberland, Lord Lievtenant Generall of His Maiesties forces in Yorke-Shire and of the nobility, gentry, and others His Majesties subjects now assembled at Yorke for His Majesties service and the defence of this city and count.	Cumberland, Henry Clifford, Earl of, 1591-1643.	1642 (1642)	Wing C7577; ESTC R29691	5,419	10
A70806	The true copie of a speech delivered by the Honorable VVilliam Perpoynt, second son to the right Honorable the Earle of Kingstone, against Sr. Robert Berkley, Knight, one of the justices of the Kings Bench, in maintenance of their accusation of high treason, and other great misdemeanors, at a conference of both Houses in the Painted Chamber, July 6, 1641.	Pierrepont, William, 1607?-1678.	1641 (1641)	Wing P2212; ESTC R15030	5,430	14
A90768	A plea for moderation in the transactions of the Army: or, VVeighty observations upon the late proposalls for peace, presented by the Honourable City of London, to Commissary-Generall Ireton, for concurrence of the Generall Councell. Humbly offered unto the consideration of the officers of the Army; by Veritie Victor Gent.	Victor, Verity.	1648 (1648)	Wing P2513; Thomason E536_12; ESTC R203335	5,526	8
A58718	A letter from a friend in the North to his friend in the West, concerning the electing of Parliament-men	T. S.	1689 (1689)	Wing S167A; ESTC R219803	5,658	10
A53249	The preservation of the King's Majesties royal person, crown, and dignity the preparing of the fishing trade : maintenance of the poor : preserving of peace and safety of the kingdomes / by W. O. ...	Okeham, William.	1663 (1663)	Wing O190; ESTC R9907	5,671	11
A88802	A lawfull league and covenant To bee entred into, and taken, by all men that have eyther religion, loyalty, or honesty : for the freeing themselves and their posterities, from tyrannie and slaverie. with an exhortation for taking the same.		1648 (1648)	Wing L646; Thomason E446_6; ESTC R204827	5,759	11
A70940	A visitation of tender love (once more) from the Lord unto Charles the II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland	Rigge, Ambrose, 1635?-1705.; Coale, Josiah, 1632?-1668.	1662 (1662)	Wing R1500; ESTC R22052	5,785	9
A33264	Here is true magistracy described, and their way to rule and judge the people set forth and likewise, how the people ought to subject thereunto for conscience-sake towards God, and not for fear of wrath only, which is in answer to a question that hath been often put to the people commonly (with malice) called Quakers, &c. for such magistrates, and their ruling, is by them owned, as according herafter is written, &c.	Clark, Henry, 17th cent.	1660 (1660)	Wing C4455; ESTC R39370	5,807	8
A88909	A short declaration by Colonel Edward Massie, (one of the imprisoned Members of the House of Commons; lately a prisoner at S. James's-house, Westminster; under the power of the sword, in the hands of that rebellious Army under the command of the Lord Fairfax) for his vindication. Together with his protestation against the illegall and tyrannicall proceedings of the said Army. January 19. An. Dom. 1648	Massey, Edward, Sir, 1619?-1674?	1649 (1649)	Wing M1038; Thomason E541_7; ESTC R202940	5,824	8
A43752	From New-Gate, a prisoners just cause pleaded against all his persecutors and let the witnesse of God in all consciences be judge in this matter.	Higgins, John, 1633-1667.	1661 (1661)	Wing H1952A; ESTC R18499	5,840	9
A94425	To his Highness Oliver Lord Protector of the Common-wealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland, with the territories thereunto belonging. The humble petition of the free holders and other well-affected people of this Common wealth, whose names are hereunto subscribed.	England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell)	1655 (1655)	Wing T1365; Thomason 669.f.20[10]; ESTC R211570	5,874	1
A46925	A new answer to a speech said to be lately made by a noble peer of this realm	J. E.	1681 (1681)	Wing J8; ESTC R1518	5,906	2
A92997	Several proposals for peace & freedom, by an agreement of the people, offered unto Commissary General Ireton for the concurrence of the Army, by the approbation and consent of many worthy persons of the Common Councel and others of the city of London, on the eleventh of this instant December, to be agreed unto, and subscribed by all the inhabitants of England & VVales.	Jubbes, John.; Ireton, Henry, 1611-1651.	1648 (1648)	Wing S2799; Thomason E477_18; ESTC R21362	5,987	11
A84231	Examples for kings, or, Rules for princes to governe by. Wherein is contained these ensuing particulars, 1. A discourse touching regall and politique government. 2 A prince must be just in his sentence. 3 What man is fit to be a governour, and to beare rule. 4 That a prince ought to be true of his word. 5 That a prince ought to be religious. 6 That a prince ought not to shed innocent bloud. 7 That a prince ought to be circumspect in giving credit to evill reports. 8 That a prince ought to beware of parasites. 9 What kind of men ought to be of the kings councell. 10 That it is dangerous for a prince to take aid of a stranger. 11 How a prince may get and keep the love of his subjects. 12 That a prince ought to be well advised how he begin a war.		1642 (1642)	Wing E3734; Thomason E119_19; ESTC R8582	6,013	9
A92548	The declaration of the Estates of the kingdom of Scotland, containing the claim of right and the offer of the crown to Their Majesties, King William and Queen Mary: together with the grievances represented by the estates; and Their Majesties oath at their acceptance of the crown.	Scotland. Convention of Estates.	1689 (1689)	Wing S1217A; ESTC R232191	6,093	11
A88878	King Charles vindicated, or The grand cheats of the nation discovered. With an abstract of 1 The Rumps extraordinary exactions, 2 Their large distributions of other mens estates. By W.L. a lover of his country·	W. L., a lover of his country.	1660 (1660)	Wing L89; Thomason E1017_19; ESTC R202782	6,233	15
B02386	The lawyers looking-glass: or, A cleer discovery of the dangerous snares, wherewith the practicers of law endeavour to entangle Your Highness, and to make you the patron of their injustice, and oppression, and so to lead you as the blinde ship-money judges led the late blinde king into a ditch; which God forbid. Together with some seasonable preparatives to remedy this great evill: for the glory of God, Your Highnesses honour, and the peace and welfare of these nations: and, all Gods people both ministers of the gospel, and members of the army, and others: specially in and about the cities of London, and Westminster, are earnestly desired (as they will answer it at the great day of account) to speak words in season, and otherwise use their best endeavours to strengthen the hands of Your Highness and councel in carrying on the work of the Lord against the mighty.	Corbet, Jeffrey.; Pitt, Edward fl. 1655.	1655 (1655)	Wing C6245; ESTC R171535	6,294	10
A75326	A meanes to reconcile the present distempers of these times, as things now are. Set out by a member of the present Parliament.	Anderson, Henry, b. 1581 or 2.	1648 (1648)	Wing A3094; Thomason E458_18; ESTC R205069	6,295	14
A26398	An address to His Grace the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Right Reverend the Bishops, upon account of their late petition by a true member of the Church of England.	True member of the Church of England.	1688 (1688)	Wing A562; ESTC R10958	6,471	12
A90125	The preservation of the King's Majestie's royal person, crown and dignity the preparing of the fishing trade, maintenance of the poor, preserving of peace and safety of the kingdomes. By W. O. Gent.	Okeham, William.	1664 (1664)	Wing O190A; ESTC R230749	6,496	16
A38438	England's standard, to which all the lovers of a just and speedy settlement, by a safe parliamentary authority, in city, country and army, are desired to repair, or, A remonstrance of the lovers of the commonwealth, inhabitants of Hampshire delivered to the council of the officers of the army, November 21, 1659.		1659 (1659)	Wing E3054; ESTC R2689	6,566	9
A96688	An appeale to all Englishmen, to judge between bondage and freedome, sent from those that began to digge upon George Hill in Surrey; but now are carrying on, that publick work upon the little heath in the parish of Cobham, neare unto George Hill, wherein it appeares, that the work of digging upon the commons, is not onely warranted by Scripture, but by the law of the Common-wealth of England likewise.	Winstanley, Gerrard, b. 1609.	1650 (1650)	Wing W3039; Thomason 669.f.15[23]; ESTC R211368	6,605	1
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
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
A29406	A Brief account of the nullity of King James's title and of the obligation of the present oaths of allegiance		1689 (1689)	Wing B4512; ESTC R21834	7,210	14
A74761	The iniquity of the late Solemne League, or Covenant discovered: by way of a letter to a gentleman desiring information upon the poynt. Whereunto is subjoyned the Covenant it selfe.		1644 (1644)	Thomason E36_10; ESTC R229345	7,324	16
A58931	A seasonable memento both to King and people upon this critical juncture of affaires		1680 (1680)	Wing S2232; ESTC R10313	7,362	12
A60835	Some reflections on a model now in projection by the Presbyterian dissenters with a circular letter intimating it.	W. T.	1698 (1698)	Wing S4583; ESTC R17952	7,378	20
A50084	The examination and correction of a paper lately printed intituled A relation of the discourse between Mr. Hugh Peters and Lieut. Collonel Iohn Lilborn in the Tower of London, May 25 whereunto is added for the satisfaction of all that desire it and the just vindication of Mr. Peters from the scandall the relator would insinuate against him ... / by Robert Massey.	Massey, Robert, 17th cent.	1649 (1649)	Wing M1039A; ESTC R28814	7,435	9
A90957	A paradox. That designe upon religion, was not the cause of state misgovernment: but an effect of it.		1644 (1644)	Wing P332; Thomason E19_7; ESTC R17629	7,451	15
A92242	Reasons humbly offered against establishing, by Act of Parliament, the East-India-trade, in a company, with a joint-stock, exclusive of others, the subjects of England		1693 (1693)	Wing R522bA; ESTC R230759	7,501	4
A42946	The character of Thomas Merkes, Bishop of Carlisle out of Bishop Godwin's Commentaries of the bishops of England, part 2, pag. 149 : together with his speech in the last Parliament of King Richard II, anno 1399, as it is recorded by Sir John Hayward in The first part of the life and reign of K. Henry IV, pag. 101.; De praesulibus Angliae commentarius. English. Selections	Godwin, Francis, 1562-1633.; Hayward, John, Sir, 1564?-1627. First part of the life and raigne of King Henrie the IIII.; Merke, Thomas, d. 1409. Speech in the last Parliament of King Richard II.	1689 (1689)	Wing G969; ESTC R23000	7,627	8
A32328	His Majesties most gracious speech, together with the Lord Chancellors, to both Houses of Parliament to which is added, His Lordships several speeches : as also, those of Sir Job Charleton, at his admission of speaker to the honourable House of Commons, delivered at the opening of the Parliament, on Tuesday February 4, and Wednesday February 5, 1673.	England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II); Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685.	1673 (1673)	Wing C3173; ESTC R24260	7,635	11
A32327	His Majesties most gracious speech, together with the Lord Chancellors, to both Houses of Parliament to which is added His Lordships several speeches : as also those of Sir Job Charleton ... / delivered at the opening of the Parliament on Tuesday, February 4. and Wednesday February 5. 1672/3.	England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II); Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685.; Charleton, Job, Sir, 1614-1697.	1672 (1672)	Wing C3172; ESTC R35499	7,747	26
A83373	The petition of right: exhibited to His Maiestie, by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, concerning divers rights, and the liberties of the subject; : with His Majesties severall answers to them. : Also His Majesties declaration upon the same. : Likewise, His Majesties Commission of Aray for Leicester Shire, / written by the King in Latine, and translated for the knowledge of the common-wealth. ; With the votes of both houses of Parliament concerning the same. ; John Browne cler. Parliamentorum. ; Together how Sir Henry Hastings and others had repulse, and were arested by a sergeant at armes in the execution of the said commission.	England and Wales. Parliament.; Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.; Browne, John, ca. 1608-1691.; England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)	1642 (1642)	Wing E2169A; ESTC R34431	7,929	8
A70119	The Good old cause explained, revived, & asserted and the Long-Parliament vindicated in a remonstrance to His Excellency the Lord Fleetwood and councel of officers : being the sense and earnest desires of many thousands honest well-affected persons of the army and people in this nation : with several expedients humbly offered, 1. for the settling and securing of our civil and spiritual rights and freedoms, and the publique peace of the nation, 2. for the speedy raising of moneys to pay the arrears of the army and navy, and future supply of other publique ingagements, as the most probable and visible way and means now under God left to accomplish the same, and preserves us from that inevitable confusion and destruction which hangs over and threatens the three nations.		1659 (1659)	Wing G1078; ESTC R7873	7,948	8
A54211	A second letter from a gentleman in the country to his friends in London upon the subject of the penal laws and tests.	Penn, William, 1644-1718.	1687 (1687)	Wing P1361; ESTC R38198	7,974	20
A58624	The humble petition of the Commissioners of the General Assembly to the Kings Majesty their declaration sent to the Parliament of England : their letter to some brethren of the ministry there, and their commission to their brother Master Alexander Henderson, January 1643.	Church of Scotland. General Assembly. Commission.	1643 (1643)	Wing S1244; ESTC R15448	8,078	17
A89087	The Bishop of Carlile's speech in parliament, concerning deposing of princes Thought seasonable to be published to this murmuring age.	Merke, Thomas, d. 1409.	1679 (1679)	Wing M1827; ESTC R225562	8,159	8
A32015	A part of the late King's answer to the humble petition and advice of both Houses of Parliament sent unto His Majesty with nineteen propositions the second of June, 1642 printed at the request and charge of Sir Francis Nethersole knight, for the setling [sic] of the mindes of all the good people of this kingdom in the love of the ancient legal form of government, whosoever may become the governor thereof ; with two letters of the said Sir Francis Nethersole, one already printed before his project for an equitable and lasting peace, and the other a written letter therewith sent to divers persons, never before printed.	Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.; Nethersole, Francis, Sir, 1587-1659.	1659 (1659)	Wing C2536; ESTC R29200	8,404	17
A33102	The national convenant of the Kirk of Scotland and the Solemn League and Covenant of the three kingdoms	Church of Scotland.	1660 (1660)	Wing C4231C; ESTC R22584	8,495	22
A67326	A second Christian warning-piece wherein is shewed the first and chief cause of England's present misery, proved to be the chief magistrate's neglect, in not fully doing that work God hath commanded, that must yet be done, because God hath said it, before this nation can expect deliverance. Humbly presented to the Parliament.	Wall, Thomas.	1681 (1681)	Wing W487; ESTC R218348	8,614	8
A41762	The Grand problem briefly discussed, or, Considerations on the true mature and limits of obedience and submission to governours with respect to the different forms of an absolute and limited monarchy / by a divine of the Church of England.	Divine of the Church of England.	1690 (1690)	Wing G1506; ESTC R28666	8,624	14
A88256	To every individuall member of the Honourable House of Commons: the humble remembrance of Lieutenant Col. John Lilburn.	Lilburne, John, 1614?-1657.	1648 (1648)	Wing L2184; Thomason E461_36; ESTC R205207	8,888	8