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The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… defamations' from Heskett, which he had been forced to disprove at the quarter sessions. He claimed that Heskett … £500 by the Duchy of Lancaster court, but had refused to make any payment. Asheton petitioned that Heskett should … your petitioner and two others at a private sessions (to your supplicant's great loss and hindrance), which your …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… gentility' in a replication exhibited in a cause between them heard at the Lord President's Court at York. Tunstall … expunged. In October and November 1638 the court was due to hear the testimony of the prosecution witnesses, and in … but nothing further survives. [For what appears to be a parallel suit against John Richardson, see cause …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… 1639 Abstract Clifford petitioned that Hilliard came to his residence on Sunday 1 September 1639, where he twice … most foule language and termes of dishonour'. Process was granted on 27 October 1639; but no further proceedings … Petitioned that Hilliard be brought to answer. Maltravers granted process on 27 October 1639. 6/18, Plaintiff's bond 31 …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… and that 'he learned nothing by hearing of sermons but to come home and cosen his neighbours'. Process was granted on 10 October 1639, but no further proceedings … Petitioned that Barber be brought to answer. Maltravers granted process on 10 October 1639 Notes Sir William Cobb of …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… walled town. Abstract Coffin was 'accounted and reputed to be a souldier' since he had served as a lieutenant on the … their differences on the spot, and had since drunk healths to each other at several meetings in Devon and at Blackwell … and others were talking and drinking. Coffin joined them and talked with the witness for an hour and left. At …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… in conflict over parochial office-holding. Wigg was said to have borne a grudge against Collin for opposing him in the … in a suit against Collin. Wigg himself had pretensions to gentility, basing his claim on a coat of arms painted on a … against Wigg or any of the other defendants, and which of them *and when*'? What words or speeches had the witness …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… 1637, together with the Bishop of Ely, he wrote letters to Landen. He maintained that Landen read one of the letters … to be sent to footemen then to gentlemen'. Process was granted on 15 December 1637, and on 12 February 1638 Dr Duck … Petitioned that Landen be brought to answer. Process granted by Maltravers on 15 December 1637. Signed H. …
11th March 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… Eliz., An act for assurance of the yearly rent of £82 10s. to the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield and his successors … Resolution. The messengers called in, Mr. Speaker told them this House will be ready to give a meeting with a … it was resolved una voce that a newe warrante shoulde be granted for a newe wrytte for a newe electyon for one burges …
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… act against the transportation of iron ordnance. Committed to: Sir Edward Coke Sir Edward Peyton Mr. Solicitor Sir John … bill that some of the brothers attend not, yet some of them had notice and attended. Resolved, the party that gave … [Mr. John] Selden. [ Blank] 9 R. 2 a subsidy was granted upon such condition and, 3 R. [2], they chose their …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… last twelve months Carlyle, a yeoman, had challenged him to a duel, and had given him and his wife Mary Constable … and contumelious speeches' in public. Process was granted on 4 December 1637. No further proceedings survive which directly relate to this case; however, the depositions given in the case of …