Journal of the House of Commons: Volume 7, 1651-1660. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1802.
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'House of Commons Journal Volume 7: 17 April 1657', in Journal of the House of Commons: Volume 7, 1651-1660, (London, 1802) pp. 522. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/commons-jrnl/vol7/p522c [accessed 23 April 2024]
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Friday, 17th of April, 1657.
Protector attended.
THE Lord Whitelock acquaints the House, That Yesterday the Afternoon was spent by the Committee appointed to attend his Highness, in giving Reasons to his Highness for his Satisfaction; which his Highness declared to be weighty, and to require some Deliberation; and desired some Time, till this Afternoon, to give Answer to them: And the Committee are appointed to attend his Highness again this Afternoon.
Resolved, That the Committee do make their Report of their Proceedings with his Highness on Monday Morning next: And that, at the Rising of the House, the House be adjourned till Monday Morning next.
Conspiracy.
Resolved, That the Debate upon the Report made by Mr. Secretary on Saturday last, be adjourned till Tuesday Morning next.
The House adjourned till Monday Morning next, Eight of the Clock.