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The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… of Barbados, and provided him with food when it was in short supply on the island. However, another version of his …
28th April 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… to assess (without alleging any law) vis. viiid. upon a short cloth and the like upon a sorting cloth. Calais was … of Mr. Nicholson; that statute assesses 6s. 8d. upon a short cloth but declares it not to be due by the statute of …
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… the King our petition of grievances must make a [f. 237] short speech to the King's Majesty. He would therefore have … and upon the delivery of the grievances, made them this short answer which at first much distasted, but being better …
29th April 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… never pass. Ordered, to be engrossed. It was moved that a short bill might be drawn to keep the business of the House …
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… meddling with patents, etc. After, the Lord Keeper made a short speech. [f. 226v] Alienations X X Bastards X Bankrupts … that you have called them in and condemned them upon so short examination. I confess I might have passed some upon … grieved that you call them in and condemn them upon so short examination. I may pass patents upon false suggestions, …
2nd April 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… oathes, bonde. Imposition 4d., 8d., 12d. Increase 2s. short cloathe, 4s. sur long cloathe. [Ore] 5s. sur short cloathe, 7s. 6d. sur long cloathe. Par le committee … is the power given them to impose five shillings upon the short and 6 [ sic] upon the long cloth. The additions in the …
30th April 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… [ sic] Adventurers themselves also impose 5s. upon a short and 7s. 6d. upon a long cloth. This the committee of … Lastly, the Merchants' imposition of 5s. 4[d.] in a short cloth and 7s. 6[d.] upon a long cloth, which is upon … were taken: 1. The penalty too small. 2. The time too short, for in the vacation there used to be but one sealing …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… they would make 'Sir William and his children beggars in a short time', if he did not 'turne the rogues, meaning …