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10th April 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… to the Lords. Sir John Eliot. The Treasurer's charge was short, matter of fact. He moved the Speaker should take the … nor counsel. The Chancellor of the Exchequer made a short speech wherein he said that my Lord was willing to have … understand that the Lord Treasurer said he could not in so short time instruct his counsel to make his answer. Mr. Henry …
11th March 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… speedily on this. [f. 45v] SECRETARY CONWAY. To go upon short lines in this business. To go to the business. These … loss in customs by war cannot yet be done at present. He short. Not the King's pleasure, nor for the times, to … that the Prince would speak to us himself, who made this short and pithy speech unto us. The speech was framed upon …