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Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… of Deane, and mitigation of the laws, &c. 1 Mr. Robinson. I am against the re-foresting of it. It is to turn the people … to be profane. We are, I doubt, returning to Popery. Sir William Strickland. It is a very fit time to offer the Bill, … commonly called holydays. Read the first time. Sir William Strickland proposed that it might be read the second …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… Burton 25 January 1657–8 Monday, January 25, 1657–8. When I came into the House, I found Sir Arthur Hazelrigge there, asking for some one to … en état de faire dans ses etats." Ibid. p. 98. Frederic-William was no unworthy contemporary of Cromwell. During a …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… of Thomas Burton 25 March 1658–9 Friday, March 25, 1659. I came late. It seems several reports had been offered, and a … that have been taken up in their way, and sold. Sir William Morton, a long-robe man, 11 writ a book. I would have … "For his Excellency, my Lord Lieutenant of Ireland." Mr. William Pierrepont is mentioned by Mrs. Hutchinson, in her …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… Mr. Speaker. Here is a short Bill which concerns a member. I desire it may be read. Colonel Sydenham. There is a Bill … not of the sentence. I was against it in my opinion. Sir William Strickland. It is not possible for us to stop the … improper to admit any debate upon your jurisdiction. Sir William Strickland. If you arraign the jurisdiction of your …
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 … morning at eight of the clock. Thus in the Journal, for I was absent, ut supra, but came to attend the Committee of … was heard on both sides ill the business of Taunton, Sir William Windham and Colonel Gorges, against Dr. John Palmer …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… the first day upon the new footing of the constitution, I came in and found the House debating about Captain Arthur's … for Assessments and the Irish Bill on Friday. Sir William Strickland moved that the report for York River be … for your enemies cannot be concerned as purchasers. Sir William Strickland moved, that a day might be appointed, and …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… it was a good rider. The word Develyn for Dublin . 4 Sir William Strickland. I hope you will readily pass it; for this gentleman has done … and read the Bill for the Excise, upon Tuesday. Sir William Strickland. Delay no time in giving his Highness …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… upon his Highness's speech. Mr. Lechmere was moving, when I came in, that the Petition and Advice may be printed and … that the Petition and Advice be printed and published. Sir William Strickland. Rest is the end of settlement; peace the … members for England are very unequally distributed. Sir William Strickland. I second that motion to set down a time …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… given them by that act, had remitted them. Mr. Knightley. I move to put off this business till some morning, then bring … satisfied, you cannot repeal that part as to them. Sir William Wheeler. You cannot absolutely take their rights … do prepare such a Bill for the House. Mr. Knightley, Sir William Wheeler, Colonel Birch, Mr. Raleigh, Mr. Swinfen, Sir …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… of Thomas Burton 28 March 1658–9 Monday, March 28,1659. I came late. Mr. Speaker I found reading the question about transacting. Some had … you will have any additions or no. Sir Walter Earle. Sir William Ellis (Solicitor-general) has not answered the …