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The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… met in March 1637. Abstract Freeman complained that at the time of the 1635 hay harvest Hartell had said that he … presence of several gentlemen. Freeman also alleged that at the same time Page ran at him with a pike and said, 'thou art no gentleman. I will …
22nd April 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… recommitted, and counsel of the petitioners to be heard at the committee. Court of Wards, Saturday morning, 7 … his people. Gave order we should wait upon him tomorrow, at Whitehall, in the evening. King said there was somewhat put …
22nd March 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… of Chippenham, to have it the first cause heard at the committee tomorrow. Desire[s] the election of Sir … for his religion. Propounded no punishment. To stand at bar. To give him an admonition, and to let him know he had … King well pleased to give audience tomorrow, 8 [o']clock, Whitehall, but he, being not very well, desires to be …
23rd April 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… of trade, first, concerning the great trade of cloth. At their last meeting, made answer to the 3 propositions made … of the Houses of Parliament delivered to his Majesty at Whitehall in his bedchamber, April 23, being Friday and Saint … professed in religion, which howsoever it were not fully performed for the future, yet for the present it gave great …
23rd February 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… for this House. This to be general through all the kingdom at a day to be prefixed. A bid-day called there; very … place. SIR JOHN JEPHSON moves for the Bishop of Meath, who performed it the last time to all our contentment. SIR GEORGE … and desired that the conference might be in the hall at Whitehall in the afternoon, where the Prince would join with …
23rd March 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… depending here. To have these men heard by their counsel at the committee, and to have their witnesses heard. Ordered. … the King indisposed, and therefore desires they may attend at 2 [o']clock. The merchants to attend at 2 [o']clock. To … King's Majesty's speech to the committee of both Houses at Whitehall, Tuesday, 23th [ sic] March. IV. DIARY OF JOHN …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… quarrel had begun when Baker gave evidence against Spenser at the assizes for not maintaining his hedges properly. When … that many other yeomen were preferred before him and taxed at higher rates. A witness on Spenser's behalf also testified … their several taxacons which they were assessed, which was performed accordingly by Adam Spencer and his partener. The …
24th April 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… Edward Egerton's bill to be secondly read upon Monday next at 7 of the clock. [CJ 690] L. 3a. Sir Richard Lumley's bill. … the parties to be named. To have the names of the Council at [ sic] War known, and how many of them shall warrant the … discretion. Cest afternoone wee did attende the Kinge at Whitehall for an aunsware of our petition and there wee …
24th February 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… a select committee for this business. MR. [WILLIAM] NYELL. At our last meeting here, this matter for trade much debated. … weight and importance of the business, thought the hall of Whitehall, already scaffolded, the fitter place. And that the … also within 70 days, and his letter to the Emperor to be performed, cessation as Sir R[ichard] Weston propounded. And …
25th February 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… House. To have this case, with all expedition, examined at the committee. CHANCELLOR DUCHY. Here a double return. … liberty of fishing and fishing voyages to be made and performed on the seacoasts and places of Newfoundland, … liberty of fishing and fishing voyages to be made and performed in the sea coasts and places of Newfoundland, …