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1st March 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… of Jacques de Best. [CJ 675] L. 1a. An act of repeal of a branch of a statute, made 34 H. 8, entitled, An act for … this House thought fit, to join with this House by a joint committee, to give the King satisfaction. MR. [EDWARD] … to break off both treaties. They also think fit to have a select committee, to draw certain grounds and reasons, to …
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… William Bulstrode, Sir Thomas Hoby [ blank] added to the committee for scandalous ministers. Mr. [Richard] Daniel, … LORD CAVENDISH reports [David] Stanniere's bill, with a proviso added; which twice read. Engrossetur. [f. 23v] The … to examine Sir Simon Harvey's books. Ordered, that a select committee shall peruse the books of Sir Simon Harvey …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… Virgin, Great Bentley, Essex, where Abraham Comyns made a mockery of his submission to George Badcock. Abstract … in the Shirehall, Chelmsford on 27 June 1638, to apologise for his former ill behaviour and disgraceful words. He failed … your poor petitioner is right heartily sorrowfull and upon his bended knees doth humblie beg pardon at your …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… Faldoe of Gray's Inn, co. Middlesex, gent v Robert Nelson the younger, of the same, attorney at Common Pleas February - … complained that on 1 August 1639 Nelson had called him 'a base beggarly fellowe, a rogue and a beggarly rascall', … 1), Peter Troveil of St Bride, London, limner, lived there for about 23 years, born at St Michael, Querne, London, aged …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… him to fight in the presence of several people, drawing a knife, and then borrowing a sword, boasting that Fanning … manner told Mr Fanning...' [same details then as EM80] 'upon which Mr Fanning desiring to know his name and the place … knife at Mr Fanning and had hurt Mr Fanning were it not for me, Younger, that then put Harper's stroke by.' 9 January …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… Fanshawe complained that Glanville had called him 'a knave and a rascall, and to have bidd one Richard Baker … [damaged] 1. Was the witness related to or dependent upon either of the parties? 2-4. [Too damaged to be legible] … When were the pretended words spoken? Might the witnesses 'for want of memorie mistake the words that were then spoken' …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… November 1637 - December 1638 Abstract Farnefold, one of the king's gentleman pensioners, complained that Bonyman, … 'Goldback Jade, Mangy Jade, and feend' in church before a large congregation. Process was granted on 3 November 1637 … was taken of them by the court, and therefore called for the case to be dismissed. The sentence is not known, but …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… of Sussex, gent May 1634 Abstract Sir Thomas, one of the king's gentleman pensioners, complained that William … painter, had given Peter Farnden his arms and genealogy on a shield of arms. Proceedings in the case were mentioned on … of Winchell in the same month [see cause 181]. [For another case involving Farnefold, see cause 203.] Summary …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… weaver November 1637 - February 1639 Abstract This was a rare instance of the court finding in favour of a plebeian … sheeps henges or gathers; and challenged him to come forth for he dared to fight with him; and was not fearefull or … monition extracted out of this honourable court and served upon [Haskett] as is articulated.' No date. No signature. …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… of Kintbury, co. Berkshire April - May 1636 Abstract The cause and result of Fincher's complaint against Gunter … 1636. Summary of proceedings Dr Tooker acted as counsel for Fincher and Dr Eden for Gunter. On 7 May 1636 Gunter was … when next stipulated. On 9 May there was discussion of a bond and the words in the libel. Gunter was required to …