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Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… petition presented to the Committee reflecting upon him a little, but it was but upon a mistake; and I believe he will …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… it being against your vote to do otherwise. After a little debate the question was put. Mr. Speaker declared for …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… which was never denied in this House. He did wade a little into the merit of the business, as the rest had done; … speaking to the proceedings, he speaks to the matter. The little worthy gentleman that spoke the other day, (I crave your pardon that I name him little), I think he said, de minimis non curat lex; he did …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… that he might not kneel, at first. Mr. Bish moved for a little time, till his counsel came. Major Burton moved to … example. Great men commit things with a hundred hands. A little star may twinkle in and out, but an eclipse of the … and let the other punishment suffice. Mr. Grove. It is little enough to put him out of the Commission of the Peace. …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… for probate of wills. Mr. Speaker inclining, he went on a little way in it, but was called down, in respect it was … met; but could not moke up the number. We dined in Fish-street, with Captain Atkins and Mr. Booth: cost us nothing, …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… do bur duty. Something of the innocence of the dove, and a little simplicity of the gospel will better become this …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… I was to see Captain Lister, and Cousin Ja: in Fleet Street, Mr. H. not come thither, was expected last night. I …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… Brooke. The weather is cold, the days short, and we do little. I desire to second that motion, that we may adjourn …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… Some thought he had had instructions to have stood a little upon his patent, but that was waived on all sides, and … nations have cause to bless him. I well remember I did a little touch upon the 85th Psalm, when I spake unto you in … desired an honourable person here by me to discourse a little more particularly what may be more proper for this …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… or standing at doors." Mr. Vincent. Though the law seems a little strict in this clause, yet this clause is not to be … good; I shall not make comparisons, for want, haply, of a little time or patience to hear all members speak. I have …