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The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… v Roger Martin of Limehouse, co. Middlesex, sea captain and William Fishmore of Stepney, purser December 1639 - … a better man out of his coach then your petitioner is'; and Fishmore swore, 'Gods wounds' that Pett had cheated … his petition with an affidavit signed by two bystanders, and entered bond to prosecute the cause on 9 December 1639. …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… Park, near Rugeley, Staffordshire. Smith was a yeoman and alehouse keeper. The basis of Rugely's charge was that … had called him 'a base, lyeing, bribery, justice of peace and not fit to be in that office.' This was after Rugeley had … indicted for trespass in coming into Jackson's house and breaking the lock on his cupboard, for which he and …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… of peace; that he would buy the baker's asse of Aynesford and add 3 more and then ride in a coach as Sir H. Bosvile did', and 'that he would take place of him if he were assessed more …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… Richard Cust) The monument to Lord Sherard (d.1640) and Lady Abigail in St Mary Magdalen parish church, … a widely publicised case picked up by newsletter writers and case reporters, Lord Sherard complained that Mynne had … him 'that trimm Lord'( a pun on Leitrim), a 'base lord and a base informing lord', and, alluding to Sherard's coat …
5th April 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… To let them have a time to produce their deeds and avow them. Recommitted. Mr. [William] Noye Sir John … this complaint exhibited to the committee of grievances, and courts of justice, and to have the Lord Treasurer have a copy of his charge. SIR …
5th March 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… 5 0 March, 21 0 Jacobi L. 1a. An act for the reversing and making void of a decree made in the Chancery, and of all orders and injunctions thereupon had and made, against the Master …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… v Nicholls 623 STEPHENS V NICHOLLS Thomas Stephens of Hackney, co. Middlesex, gent v Bartholomew Nicholls of the … Stephens complained that Nicholls had come to his house and called him 'knave and base gentleman', saying he 'was a … discent and coate of armour, that Bartholomew Nicholls of Hackney hath latelie abused your petitioner with many …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… Thomas ap Rice, John Phillips, John Wogan, Owen Edwards and John Laugharne, for rating ship money in the upper room … 'base rascal', said that he was a better man than Stepney, and 'phlipping his fingers' said 'a turd in your teeth'. On … saie that John Stepney baronet did compare his curates, or hackney priest, with him, being as good a man as himselfe.' …
6th April 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… of Sir Thomas [ sic] Anstruther, Sir George Abercromby and [Dr.] John Craig. L. 2. An act for sale of the manor of … parties to have notice. [f. 110] Amwell river. Saturday. And all to have voice. SIR HENRY POOLE reports the bill of … They allege their own interest. Desire a copy of the bill, and counsel assigned. [f. 110v] Ordered, that these …
7th April 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… Sir Gilbert Gerard Knights, burgesses, Cambridge, Suffolk and Norfolk Sir Clement Throckmorton Sir Alexander St. John … sale of the lands of Sir Anthony Aucher, Sir Roger James and John Wroth. Committed to: Mr. Secretary Calvert Sir … member of this House required by the Lords to attend them and be sworn there in a business desires the leave of the …