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Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… of Thomas Burton 26 March 1658–9 Saturday, March 26,1659. I went with Cousin Blakiston to meet friends at Barnet, so … into the country for three weeks. At the humble desire of Edward Birkhead, Esq. Serjeantat-arms; and in regard of his … that Henry Middleton, Esq. be assistant to the said Edward Birkhead, and that he do supply the place of the said …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… The word Develyn for Dublin . 4 Sir William Strickland. I hope you will readily pass it; for this gentleman has done … not above 1,000 l. worth. His arrears will amount to more. I desire you would pass it. It is as little as can be. Mr. … Whalley and Sir Lislebone Long, Resolved, that Mr. Edward Nevil have leave for a month. Per Lord Fleetwood, …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… of Thomas Burton 27 March 1656–7 Friday, March 27, 1667. Post Meridiem. The humble Petition and Advice of the knights, …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… gentleman moved, and it relished well. Sir Thomas Wroth. I am against confirming laws in this blind way by the lump. … be adjourned till three of the clock this afternoon. Post meridiem. The House resumed the debate upon the Report … Journals. "These poor knights," when appointed by Edward III., were twenty-six. They are described, in 1720, as …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… The Noes went forth. Noes 87. Lord Cochrane and Sir Edward Rhodes, Tellers. Yeas 124. Lord Claypoole and Lord …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… Cooper, Sir Walter Earle, Sir John Copplestone, and Mr. Edward Turner, are appointed to be a Committee: and they, or … homines cremarentur." Vita, ab ipso scripta biennio ante mortem, prefixed (1764), to Rerum Scoticarum Historia. (He … ermines," (see vol. ii. p. 311,) and of serving him as "post-master of the foreign letters" with "5000 l. per annum," …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… the second reading of the Bill. Sir William Strickland. I move that the Bill for tithes may be read, as was ordered. … 3 who is a good man, and always brings good tidings. I have here a paper of the particulars, in a letter to his Highness, I desire it may be read. A narrative of the action at Santa …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… poor people will be wholly remediless. Sir Richard Onslow. I move that it may be recommitted, and that Lord Lambert may … years, and if you do this, we shall never be satisfied. I would have the donatives first satisfied, and the donors to … more. So it was resolved to adjourn till four o'clock. Post Meridiem, at Five. Sir Richard Onslow offered a proviso …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… Thomas Burton 29 January 1657–8 Friday, January 29, 1657. I came in late, and found the House debating upon the answer … silentium for a while; then stood up Mr. Thistlethwaite. I move to take notice of his Highness's reiteration, "I say … Epispocorum, Magnatum, et aliorum sapientium Regni. From Edward III. till Richard II. no addition of Lords, till Henry …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… Burton 29 May 1657 Friday, May 29, 1657. Colonel Jones. I move that the Bill for the postage may be read; which will … of property, that men's horses may not be taken to ride post; and that the blanks may be filled up. Mr. Lloyd moved … giving 70 l. per cent., if that express be sent by the post. It was referred to a Committee, to meet in the Star …