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The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… of Colonel Francis Hammond's regiment. Process was granted on 15 June 1640 and his three witnesses, including Barnes, … had but these ten pounds and weare in an alehouse or tavern amongst his comrades sure he would thinke himself a … that Gifford was 'some base, rascally, alehouse captain, or taverne captaine, and that I was sure some trooper, and …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… without provocation in Mr Cooke's chamber in Gray's Inn on 27 January 1640. Gill was a physician who had come to … where had they lived previously? Did the witness know Gill or Hale. To whom would they give victory if they had the … to depose? 3. Was the witness related to, friends with, or servants of either Gill or Hale? 4. Were they under any …
24th February 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… recusants. L. 2a. An act for punishment of divers abuses on the Lord's Day, called Sunday. Upon question, not to be … the forfeitures thereof. Moved that the two bills against wrongful imprisonment contrary to Magna Carta and against … bill put to the question whether it should be engrossed or no, for, said he, if a bill be denied engrossing, it is …
24th March 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… and prepare the bill against the next access. To meet on Saturday next, at Temple Hall. MR. [JOHN] GLANVILLE … burgesses, and all the inhabitants, householders, whether or not free. A good warning. Agreed that these 2 should be … privileges a petition from the freeholders of Norfolk. 4 or 5 hundred hands to it. Heard 2 witnesses: Cofer and Bond. …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… cozen, cheate and deceive my eldest sonne of his landes or estate to settle or bestowe the same on my second sonne of my second wife.' Gresham accused …
25th February 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… committee of privileges within a fortnight from this day, or else to be silenced for this session. This to extend to … day. [f. 9v] L. 1a. An act to secure the subject from wrongful imprisonment and deprivation of their trades and … of fishing and fishing voyages to be made and performed on the seacoasts and places of Newfoundland, Virginia, New …
25th March 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… him to say [ blank] that he is much comforted to go on with his faithful endeavours to the public. Returns hearty … the limitation to be used. To have an order that no bill or business shall be debated until Tuesday or Wednesday following. SIR EDWARD COKE. 2 worthy members of …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… v Lewes 269 GWYNNE V LEWES Thomas Gwynne of Castlehay [Hay-on-Wye?], co. Brecknock, esq v Meredith Lewes of Pennant, co. … 3pm on 31 October 1638. 4. The words were spoken in an inn or tavern in the presence of himself, Mr Hill, the king's … been high sheriff. 2. He was kin to Gwynne 'in the sixth or seventh degree.' 6. Meredith Lewes was a gentleman 'and …
26th February 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… to send for witnesses; secondly, counsel to be heard, or assigned, on either part, as shall be required; thirdly, to send for … This committee to examine the particular abuses in fees, or otherwise, in the Exchequer, Monday next, two of the …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… him the lie, called him 'base fellow jackanapes, hoggard or hoggrubber' and coward and 'bid him alight from his horse'. This happened on St James's Day, 25 July 1637, on the highway at Bucknell, … cited unto the ecclesiastical court' and that 'I know, or love, nobodie's wife but myne owne.' Hanslopp delivered …