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Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… Diary of Thomas Burton 19 June 1657 Friday, June 19,1657. I was very sick all the forenoon, and had three messengers at … to the House with the report upon the Bill of Indemnity. I was not in condition to stir; and knowing the night before … ten miles thereof, was this day read the third time. Post Meridiem. The ingrossed Bill for the new buildings was …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… last night, upon the division of the House. Colonel Birch. I never knew, when the House was divided, and the doors shut, … that the Chief Magistrate may send writs, and he did so in Edward I.'s time. I could speak of this till you were all … but it was made to appear by several records, down from Edward I., and never questioned till 1640, that the election …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… Burton 2 February 1657–8 Tuesday, February 2, 1657–8. When I came in, Brown, the prisoner yesterday, was at the bar on … beholden to that very learned man 24 that spoke near the post. I honoured him in my heart, and do much more now. I … the House rose at one. I was at no Committees, it being post day. Nothing appears in the Journals of "further …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… depends much of the forwarding of our business, I desire you would now adjourn till Monday morning, that in … meantime, you may recover your health. Mr. Baron Parker. I only stand up to second that motion, that, for your … to go into the country, for a month. Resolved, that Sir Edward Herbert have leave to go into the country. Resolved, …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… officer. It cannot be otherwise done. Captain Baynes. I move that the Deputy-clerk stay at the door till the … together, they trade not till the covenants be perfected. I am a plain countryman, and shall offer you what country … that in case the King's Majesty, and his only son Prince Edward, should decease without heirs, the imperial crown, and …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… Diary of Thomas Burton 2 May 1657 Saturday, May 2, 1657. I moved for the engrossed Bill for Captain Blackwell to be … upon Margaret, Countess of Worcester, during the life of Edward, Earl of Worcester, and some discoveries in lieu of … the second reading of Lady Worcester's Bill. Mr. Burton. I move for the commitment of it, for it wants a title, and it …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… is one Mr. Smythe waiting at the door, that was appointed. I desire to know your pleasure. Colonel Cox. I move first to clear our privilege; whether we shall name or … though sanctioned by the occasional practice even of Sir Edward Coke and Lord Bacon, as well as largely indulged in …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… 1657. Mr. Speaker. Browne, a prisoner, is at your door. I desire to know if you will call him in. The question was … was resolved; 4 and the House adjourned till four o'clock. Post Meridiem. Sir William Strickland moved, that Sir William … Mr. Bond. I would leave out the whole clause. Sir Edward Hales was robbed of 8000 l. in White-friars, on the …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… of Thomas Burton 20 March 1656–7 Friday, March 20, 1656–7. Post Meridiem. The House resumed the debate upon, the …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… of Thomas Burton 21 April 1659 Thursday, April 21, 1659. I came late, and found the business of the militia in debate. … days, till the nation and the House be about your ears. I expected an answer to be given to the arguments for … by this House. I fetch my authority from the book of Edward the Confessor's time. I shall give my vote that the …