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2. Copy of preceding.

3. Copy of the Admiralty warrant referred to in the petitions, 20th June 1615.

1624, April 16. - Petition of Francis Carew, Esq., Prothonotary of His Majesty's Court of Chancery, "both in his own and the behalf of diverse clerks in "his office." The only benefit of his place, and the means of livelihood of his clerk, was "the writing unto "the Great Seal of process and supersedeas for the peace and good behaviour," which by a Bill before Parliament is absolutely taken away. Prays relief.

1624, April 16.-Petition of the heir and executors of Sir James Cuningham, of the realm of Ireland, lately deceased, that the money due to him from the Muscovy Company may be paid to the Clerk of the House, and remain in his custody until petitioners have made out their claim to it.

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1624, April 17.-Draft of "An Act to restrain the "worsted weavers within the county of Norfolk and city of Norwich from buying or using any other yarn, "to be employed in the manufacture of worsteds, other "than such as been of wools of Norfolk growth and wrought within the said county of Norfolk and city "of Norwich." Read 1a. C. J., I. 769. Rejected, 23 April. C. J., I. 773.

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1624, April 17.-Draft of "An Act for the naturalizing "of Jaques De Beste." Read 1a. L. J., III. 312. No further proceeding.

1624, April 19.-Draft of " An Act to restrain butchers "from grazing of cattle." No butcher to keep any cattle or sheep on grass for more than 30 days after buying the same before killing. Read 1a. C. J., I. 770. No further proceeding.

1624, April 23.-Petition of "distressed prisoners in "the common gaol in general, and living only upon the "charity thereof," detailing the hardships they have endured during the past winter, and praying for a more equal distribution of the charities contributed towards their support. Noted, "This petition is to be considered "of when the money in the box is to be divided."

1624, April 23.-Petition of Richard Lewis, merchant. Complains of a judgment given against him by the Company of Eastland Merchants, touching a ship. The company are empowered by their charter to judge certain causes. Prays for a commission of enquiry. Noted, Rejected."

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1624, April 23.-Petition of John Sharpe, one of the Yeomen Ushers of His Majesty's chamber, that a debt due to him from Sir James Cuningham may be paid out of the monies due to Cuningham from the merchants of London.

1624, April 23.-Petition of Thomas Northen that the Muscovy Company may be ordered to pay petitioner 101. 10s. for casks seized by them out of a ship employed by Sir James Cuningham's Company.

1624, April 23.-Petition of Benjamin Crokey that his Bill for the restoration of the Free Grammar School at Wootton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, may be received and read without any further payment of fees.

1624, April 24.-Petition of George White, of the city of Exon, gent. Was plaintiff in the High Court of Star Chamber in a suit against John Norcote, justice of the peace, and Thomas Pearce, a constable, "for smothering a murder committed by the said con"stable's son." Damages and costs were given against petitioner, for the non-payment of which he was committed to the Fleet. Prays for a hearing.

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1624, April 26.--Draft of "An Act for the better explanation of a Statute made in the 7th year of King "Edward IV., intituled An Act for the election, oath,

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authority, searching, and sealing of the Wardens of "Worsted weavers in Norwich and Norfolk, and for some further addition to avoid divers abuses in the "said trade, and for the better ordering thereof." Read 1a. C. J., I. 775. No further proceeding.

1624, April 27.-Draft of " An Act against the expor"tation of wool, wool fells, mortlings, shortlings, yarn "made of wool, wool flocks, fullers earth, and fulling

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clay." Great mischief being caused to the country by the exportation of native commodities, the Bill enacts that the exportation, or assisting in the exportation of any of the above articles shall be felony. L. J., III. 322. Annexed,

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execution of their office, made in the 7th year of His HOUSE OF Majesty's most happy reign." Read 1a. L. J., III. 322. 21 Jac. I. c. 12.

1624, April 29.-Petition of Mary Overton. Petitioner advanced 1,300l. to the Muscovy Company, of which they have only repaid 500l. The company have since obtained a protection, and she cannot therefore proceed against them in any legal course. Prays for relief.

1624, April 30.-Petition of Susan Dansye, widow, for relief against Anthony Blewett, by whom she has been unjustly ousted from the possession of the manor house and certain lands at Somerby, in the county of Leicester.

1624, April 30.-Petition of Thomas Hackwell and others, twelve very poor men employed by the merchants and company trading to the East Indies: were surprised by the Dutch, imprisoned in loathsome vaults, and exposed to such horrors that many of the prisoners died; and the petitioners at length freed had lost to the value of 3,6301. 10s. In 1620 their case was heard by the Committee of the House, and the East India Company then promised them satisfaction whenever the Dutch should make restitution. The Privy Council also ordered them satisfaction and directed the Trinity House to examine the matter, but the East India Company having got the matter referred instead to the Admiralty Court, the petitioners could get nothing but their wages. Pray for relief.

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Annexed,

1. Copy of order of Privy Council above referred
to. 1622, Jan. 7.

2. Petition of Thomas Harkwell and eleven other
mariners [to the Prince His Highness], that he
would commend their petition for relief against
the East India merchants to the Lords Committees
⚫for grievances, according to his promise made
on his voyage from Spain. 1624, May 14.
3. Brief of the mariners' grievances.
4. Another brief of the grievances.

5. The names of the twelve mariners. 1624, May 1.-Draft of " An Act for the restitution in "blood of Carew Raleigh, son of Sir Walter Raleigh, Knight, late attainted of high treason." Brought from H. C. L. J., III. 335. Passed through all stages in both Houses, but did not receive the royal assent. Annexed,

1. List of Committee in H. C. April 8. C. J., I. 758.

1624, May 1.-Draft of "An Act for the naturalizing "of Peter Verbeake." Brought from H. C. L. J., III. 335. No further proceeding.

[1624], May 3.-Petition of Captain John Freeman. Sir Edward Burton, of Eastbourne, in the county of Sussex, outlawed upon actions brought by petitioner in the Court of Common Pleas, has, with others, been guilty of fraud and violence towards petitioner. Prays that they may have no benefit of a pardon deceitfully obtained from the King.

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1624, May 4.-Petition of the poor oppressed inhabitants of Great Tewe, Oxon. In March last they presented a petition against Sir Lawrence Tanfield, Lord Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer, to the House of Commons; but on enquiring the issue, Mr. Wrighte, the clerk of that House, told them that one of the House, he knew not who, had taken it out of the House, and they must present another if they wanted any relief. Pray for consideration of their grievances. Annexed,

1. Grievances of inhabitants of (Great or) Michael Tewe. Have time out of mind enjoyed right of pasture over Cowhill_pasture, containing about 300 acres; but Sir Lawrence Tanfield having bought the manor of Michael Tue about 10 years

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ago, has thrust out the inhabitants from the enjoyment of the said pasture, claiming it as his waste." That not daring to contend with him they submitted to his mercy, but soon tasted the misery thereof, getting little or no compensation for their rights. Sir Lawrence has enclosed seven parcels, the best feeding on their known common, and impounds any cattle straying therein. He has digged up their "mearstones "and marks," which must breed dispute and enable him to get possession by little and little of lands on which some of the petitioners ances tors have lived for 400 years. That under their leases the tenants are granted great timber for repairs, but now are denied the timber, and yet fined for not repairing. That Sir Lawrence threatens to root them out if they will not do his pleasure. That he refuses to pay any duties to the church" for 36 yard lands of his own demesnes." "That the lady, his wife, saith that the inhabi

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tants of Tu are more worthy to be ground to "powder than to have any favour shewed them, "and that she will play the devil amongst "them." That Sir Lawrence and his lady said they should never improve their revenue till they had "sunk" John Hiron, one of their tenants. That they brought an action against him in the King's Bench for petitioning the Prince against them, and got a verdict by default, Hiron being unable to retain counsel. That Sir Lawrence obtained an injunction from the Lord Keeper that he might enjoy the manor without disturbance of the inhabitants. That Sir Lawrence has inclosed many pieces of Hiron's known lands, and thereby stopped his right of way to other of his lands, forcing him to go a mile round to them, and has impounded his cattle without cause, while Sir Lawrence's cattle and swine are constantly straying. When Sir Lawrence bought the manor there were 26 plough teams, but now the inhabitants are so impoverished by his oppression that there are but 12. That he has taken the lead from the chancel of the church to make pipes and gutters for his own house, has pulled down the churchyard wall, and thrown part of the churchyard into a pasture of his own. That he will not give the allowance of straw which the inhabitants have had for many years from the parsonage barn for them to kneel upon in church. At his courts leet Sir Lawrence puts his servants and unfit persons on juries, and has further oppressed the inhabitants by seizure of crops and horses under colour of legal proceedings.

2. Draft order of Lords Committees for petitions, for Sir Lawrence Tanfield to take copies of the petitions of Warmstrey and the inhabitants of Great Tewe, and return answer thereto. May 4, 1624. 3. Answer of Sir Lawrence Tanfield to the petition exhibited in the name of the inhabitants of Great Tue. That no petition was presented by the said inhabitants to the House of Commons, but only one of John Hyorne [?Hiron], who has alone got up the present petition, but not dared himself to sign it. Prays that some petitioner may be called upon to avow the petition, the truth of which he denies, and annexes a short answer to the material parts.

Answer annexed,

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John Hyorne [Hiron] is a man very malicious, "of a violent spirit, and extremely audacious, daring to affirm things untrue for truth, with"out fear of God." Has been justly punished in law for his violent conduct and false accusation of Sir Lawrence. There have been disputes between the lord and the tenants, but they have all been settled either by course of law or by arbitrament of friends, two for the lord and two for the tenants. He conceives that such matters are not parliamentary business.

1624, May 4.-Petition of Wm. Warmstrey. Holds one third of the parsonage of Bleddington, Oxon, for a term of years not yet expired. He sublet the same at 451. per annum for four years, some 12 years ago, to Thomas and John Mackerill, who again sublet the last two years of their tenancy to certain persons for the benefit of Sir Lawrence Tanfield and his wife, who having got possession refuse to quit, or to pay any rent. Prays for relief. Endorsed, Agreed on by "consent of parties."

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1624, May 5.--Petition of Humphrey Low, seven years

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Annexed,

1. Fair copy of Act.

2. List of Committee on the Bill in H. C. April 3, 1624. C. J., I. 753.

1624, May 8.--Draft of "An Act that the county palatine of Durham shall have knights, citizens, and burgesses to serve in the Commons House of Parlia"ment." The county of Durham to return two knights to Parliament, the city two citizens, and the county or borough of Barnardcastle two burgesses. Brought from H. C. L. J., III. 362. Passed through all stages, but did not receive the royal assent. Annexed,

1. Two lists of the Committee on the Bill in H. C. C. J., I. 749. March 25.

1624, May 8.--Petition of "Theophilus, the poor "Bishop of miserably spoiled Llandaff," touching the lordship of Llandaff and other lands claimed by Wm. and George Mathewe. L. J., III. 363.

1624, May 8.-Petition of John Andrews for relief against Sir Lawrence Tanfield, Lord Chief Baron, who forced a sale of foreclosure of the rectory of Astall and Fulbrook, Oxon, mortgaged by the petitioner, though the mortgagees had promised him further time for payment. Bought the same himself, and has never paid a large part of the purchase money. Annexed,

1. Answer of Sir Lawrence Tanfield. That the purchase was made at the importunity of the parties; that the property was heavily charged, and the full value paid for it; that Andrews violently seized the tithes on one occasion, which Sir Lawrence has been unable to recover; that the other statements are untrue. 1624, May 20. 1624, May 8.-Petition of Sir Anthony Maine for relief against his near kinsman, Sir Lawrence Tanfield, Lord Chief Baron. Being engaged in a lawsuit, he had consulted Sir Lawrence respecting the same, who under colour of assisting him had got possession of the property in dispute. Annexed,

1. Answer of Sir Lawrence Tanfield. That he had done much for Sir Anthony Maine to the neglect of his own business. He details the circumstances of the cause, and declares that anything he had received had been forced upon him by Sir Anthony in gratitude for the pains he had taken. 1624, May 20.

2. Replication of Sir Anthony Maine to the answer of Sir Lawrence Tanfield. Denies the statements contained in the answer. Sir Lawrence was no counsel when the suit began. No account of monies received could be obtained from him. Sir Anthony's father at length proceeded against Sir Lawrence at law. Was put to great expense by the delays procured by Sir Lawrence, and died before the conclusion of the suit. Sir Anthony prays that Sir Lawrence may be called upon to give a direct answer to the charges. 1624, May 11. Petition of Edward Malton: for relief against Sir Thomas Mewtys, Knight, his debtor for 401., protected, as petitioner fears, by privilege of Parliament against the ordinary course of law. Noted, "This petition is not thought worthy to be retained in "Parliament."

1624, May 11.-Petition of William Latham and James Provand. Sir James Keningham, deceased, promised to pay a debt due to them from him when he should receive money due to him from the Muscovy Company. Pray for payment from the funds of the said company.

1624. May 14.-Petition of Philip Smith, prisoner in the Fleet, against Sir Lawrence Tanfield. That in a

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HOUSE OF cause in which petitioner was plaintiff before him, Lady Tanfield received 201. from petitioner, and a promise of 201. more if Sir Lawrence would do justice; but Sir Lawrence having received a piece of plate from the defendant, gave the cause against the plaintiff. That in another man's cause Lady Tanfield received 50l. in a purse worth 37., before the plaintiff could get a hearing; and in a cause in which petitioner is now engaged, he has been unjustly committed for contempt of court by Sir Lawrence. Noted, "24 May 1624. Ordered by "the Lords Committees for Petitions, that this scan"dalous petition shall be rejected."

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1. The answer of Sir Lawrence Tanfield. That Smith had petitioned the House of Commons on the same subject, but that his petition had been rejected; that the suits in question were many years ago, and that whatever was done in them was done justly; that the statements respecting presents to Lady Tanfield are utterly untrue. He details the circumstances of Smith's present cause, shewing that Smith was justly punished for contempt.

2. Order of the Grand Committee for Courts of Justice in H. C. for rejection of Smith's petition. Signed Jo. Wrighte.

1624, May 14.--Petition of William Weare, for relief against the unjust proceedings of one Mitchell touching certain lands in Wiltshire mortgaged to him.

1624, May 14.-Petition of Katheren Holcombe, widow, for relief touching a sale by her trustees without her privity of certain lands held in trust for her.

1624, May 14.-Petition of Thomas Smethwick, that the judges may be directed to hear his suit in Chancery, which they have omitted to do for fear of the Lord Keeper. Noted, "This petition to [be] shewed to my "Lord Keeper.' "The like to the Lower House, and "rejected.'

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1624, May 14.-Petition of Isott Bidwell, widow of Nicholas Bidwell, for relief against the Mayor and Commonalty of Exeter, touching divers leases, goods, and chattels seized by them after the decease of petitioner's husband. Has failed to obtain relief in the courts of law, owing to unfair practices and the injustice of Sir Edward Powell, Master of the Court of Requests. Noted, "The Lords Committees think fit "this petition be shewed to Sir Edward Powell, and "that he make his answer thereunto with all convenient

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speed. Dated the 18th of May." Endorsed, " May it please your Lordships, I have seen this petition, and "do in all humility for answer thereunto refer myself "to the decree of dismission annexed, having never "had anything to do in this cause but in open Court, "when the Right Hon. Edward, Earl of Worcester, "Lord Privy Seal, hath been present, and others the "judges of the Court. Edw. Powell, 28 Maij 1624."

2. Bidwell v. the Mayor, &c. of Exeter. Office copy of an Order of the King in Council confirming a decree of the 18th of May last past, by which the cause was dismissed. June 1, 1622.

1624, May 14.-Petition of Thomas Bartram, for relief against Sir John Windham, touching certain lands in Norfolk mortgaged to petitioner's father. Noted, "Not to be retained."

1624, May 14.-Petition of bailiffs and burgesses of Chepstow. Sir Walter Montague left by will his house and grounds in Chepstow towards the lodging of a preacher and 10 or 12 poor people, and for their maintenance one pasture field in Hanging-Houton, Northamptonshire. The Lord Montague his heir is attempting to set aside the said devise. Pray that he may be informed of the contents of this petition, and persuaded not to hinder the devise, or otherwise that he may be called upon to answer the premises. Noted, "Rejected and left to the ordinary course of, &c."

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1624, May 14.--Petition of Nicholas Botiller. one Crewe and John and Robert Bridges may be required to account for certain moneys and certain lands in Gloucestershire.

1. Another petition of same. Complained in a
former petition of the fraudulent practices of
one John Bridges. Now complains of his
executors.
2. Brief of the case in which, under colour of
procuring and lending the petitioner money, the
defendants had used his lands to serve their own
turn.

1624, May 14.-Petition of John Martin, a poor distressed sailor. In his absence in the late Queen's service has been fraudulently excluded from certain lands at Tengmouth, in the county of Devon, which should

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1624, May 14.-Petition of John Chapman of Whaplod, in the county of Lincoln. Anthony Irby has got possession of certain lands which should have descended to petitioner, together with the deeds relating to the same. Is unable to wage law with so powerful an adversary; that is potent both in purse and friends. Noted, "The petitioner may take his course as others "of the King's subjects do in other courts of equity, this being not a fit business for the Parliament.'

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1624, May 14.-Petition of Philip Page. Vouches for the truth of his former statements, and prays for a hearing that he may prove the same. See Petition, April 7, 1624.

1624, May 14.-Petition of Peter Watson, grocer of London, for redress of grievances set forth in annexed paper.

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1. Statement of grievances. Petitioner had been induced to carry letters for the Countess of Exeter to Sir Thos. Hughes, and to lend the Countess money. A discharged servant of the Countess having made known her intercourse with Sir Thomas Hughes, she wished that the petitioner, if called upon, should deny it, which she refusing to do, had suffered cruel persecution and unjust imprisonment, had not been repaid the money she had lent the Countess, and had been forced by threats to sign the renunciation annexed.

2. Renunciation of all charges against the Countess of Exeter.

1624, May 14.--Petition of Benjamin Deicrowe, agent for the Muscovia Company. Has paid his share of the debts of the company, but is still persecuted with suits by some of the creditors. Prays for consideration of his case.

1624, May 14.-Petition of Robert Salkeld, for relief against John Hutton, touching certain lands in the parish of Kirkswold, Cumberland: first claimed by Hutton's father, when petitioner was employed in the late Queen's service on the coast of Spain.

1624, May 14.-Petition of Henry Doddington, for relief against the unjust and oppressive conduct of Sir Thomas Mansell, touching certain tithes and lands, parcel of the lands of the suppressed monastery of Morgan, in the county of Glamorgan.

1624, May 14.-Answer of Sir Robert Mansell (endorsed Mansfield), Knight, Vice-Admiral of England, to the petition of Ann Toy, daughter of Rice Phillips, touching her right to the castle of Laugharne, &c. Noted," The Petition rejected of Anne Toy."

1624, May 19.-" My Lord of Canterbury's notes of "the complaint of the Commons against the Lord Bishop of Norwich in Parliament." See L. J., III.

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1624, May 20.-Draft of " An Act to avoid the extor"tions and exactions of customers, controllers, surveyors, collectors, searchers, waiters, clerks, and "other officers or persons employed in or about the "customs and subsidies of our sovereign Lord the King." Extends to all customs officers of whatever degree the provisions of the Act of the eleventh year of Edw. VI., which enacts that customers and controllers should not charge any fee for furnishing warrants, certificates, &c. when the custom dues have been paid. Brought from H. C. L. J., III. 393. Read 1a, 408, May 26. No further proceeding.

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Annexed,

1. List of Committee on the Bill in H. C. C. J., I. 747. March 24.

1624, May 20.-Draft of "An Act for the relief of the master, wardens, and commonalty of the art or mystery of Feltmakers in London against a decree "made in the High Court of Chancery at the suit "of Christopher Warwick, gent." Recites at great length the proceedings in the suit, and proposes to set aside the order of the Court. Brought from H. C. L. J., III. 393. Reported, 418, May 28. No further proceeding.

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1624, May 20.-Draft of "An Act for the reversing "of a decree made in the Court of Whitehall, com"monly called the Court of Requests, between John "Edwards the elder, Esquire, complainant, and John "Edwards the younger, son and heir apparent of the " said John Edwards the elder, and Richard Sherborne, defendants, bearing date the 2d day of July now last past, and for the making void of certain provisoes comprised in an indenture tripartite made for the settling of the lands of the said John Edwards the "elder." Brought from H. C. L. J., III. 393. Annexed,

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1. List of Committee in H. C. C. J., I. 768. April 16.

2. Report of Committee in H. L. L. J., III. 414. May 28. No further proceeding in this session. 1624, May 20.-Petition of Sir Edward Waterhouse, Knight, for relief against Sir Arthur Ingram in matters arising out of the sale of the manor of Armine, in the county of York, and other lands in the county of Surrey. See L. J., III. 532. March 17, 1625-6.

1624, May 20.-Petition of Alice Fowler, of Denham in the county of Buckingham, touching certain lands at Missenden fraudulently kept from her by Andrew Umberville and Edward Maine, "adversaries too potent "in purse and friends for her to wage law with."

1624, May 20.-Petition of Matthew Heade, prisoner in the King's Bench, for relief against one Catchmay, who has obtained fraudulent possession of a farm leased by petitioner.

1624, May 22.-Notes for preparation of entry in the Journals of judgment and proceedings in the case of the Lord High Treasurer, Middlesex. See L. J., III. 382.

1624, May 24 to June 5.-Register of petitions, with the orders thereon. Francis Fairfax and others. See

L. J., III. 415, &c.

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1. Another register of petitions, beginning March 3, 1623-4, but with only one order recorded.

2. Memoranda of orders made on divers petitions. Richard Head and others.

1624, May 26.-A catalogue of petitions. Isott Bidwell and others.

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Annexed,

1. Fair copy of preceding.

2. Another draft of same.

3. Draft of same, without the recitals.

4. Petition of Mary Brocas. Lent 1,000l. to the Muscovy Company in 1617 secured by bond; for some years past the company have paid neither principal nor interest; the company pretended to have a protection from the Council, dated 19th Oct. 1621, to prevent her proceeding against them at law; on 7th June 1622 the Council declared her at liberty to proceed, but petitioner is now too poor to do so, and prays the consideration of the House. 14 May [1624].

[1624, May 27].-"A catalogue of all petitions touching the Muscovy, Levant, East India, and East Land Companies," with draft of order in the case of Mary Brocas. L. J., III. 412.

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1. Petition referred to in preceding order.
2. Petition of Richard Wrighte to the Bp. of Lin-
coln, Lord Keeper, for hearing of petitioner's
cause against Archbold, and for production of
documents. Noted, with order for Mr. Henn to
see the petition and put in his answer. 29th June
1624.

3. Answer of Hugh Henn and Walter Archbold.
9th March 1626.

1624, May 28.-Petition of Edmond Underwood and Robert Underwood, for relief against Mr. Pennyman, touching the manor of Moreton, Yorkshire. L. J., III. 416.

1624, May 28.-Petition of Erasmus Record and Millicent Vaughan. Pray to be relieved upon a recognizance of 3,000l., which they have against one moiety of the manor of Castle Camps, in the county of Cambridge, purchased by Mr. Thomas Sutton, and being part of the lands given by him to King James' hospital. See L. J., III. 416.

1624, May 28.-Report from Committee for Petitions, upon the petition of Timothy Pinckney, on behalf of himself and others, creditors of Sir John Kennedy. L. J., III. 416. In extenso.

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1. Petition of Timothy Pinckney, referred to in preceding. 14th May 1624.

2. Petition of Timothy Pinckney to the King, that until the case be decided Sir John may be stayed from taking any more of the profits of the estate. Endorsed with order of the King, at Theobalds, for the quiet possession of the petitioner, till the cause be decided. 17th Sept. 1620.

3. Report of Lords Sheffield and Russell on the case. 8th Feb. 1623.

4. Petition of Lady Barbara Ruthven, administratrix of Sir John Kennedy, Knight, deceased, on behalf of Dorothy Kennedy, his executrix, for the appointment of a commission to hear and determine all matters in dispute in the cause. 1624, May 28.-Order made on the petition of Wm. Mathewe, for reversal of a decree of the Court of Chancery, and confirmation of an order of the Privy Council, touching the sale of certain lands in the county of Glamorgan. L. J., III. 417 and 421. In extenso. Annexed.

1. Draft of preceding.

2. Petition referred to in order. 3 March 1622-3. 1624, May 28.-Petition of Thomas Morley for remission of his fine and imprisonment. L. J., III. 417, &c. 1624, May 28.-Draft order touching privileges of Lords' servants and followers. Noted, "Lecta, 14 Dec. "1621. Lecta, 28 Maij, 1624, entered in the roll of "orders." L. J., III. 194 and 417. In extenso.

1624, May 28.-Draft order touching proceedings in matters of judicature. L. J., III. 418. In extenso.

1624, May 28.-Petition of George Mathew, that a decree of the Court of Chancery in his favour may not be reversed. L. J., III. 420. In extenso.

1624, May 28.-Draft report of Committee for Petitions, on the matters in dispute between Bernard Dakins and Sir John Bingley; if Dakins be not satisfied with either of the plans for a settlement proposed by Sir John, then he is left to his course by law. Annexed,

1. Petition of Bernard Dakins detailing the legal proceedings between him and Sir John Bingley, arising out of the sale of certain lands in St. Botolph's without Bishopsgate by petitioner's father. April 16.

2. Answer of Sir John Bingley.

3. Offer of Sir John Bingley of one of two plans for a settlement of the dispute.

[1624, May 28].—Notes touching erroneous judgments in Parliament. The Lords are judges, and if they add to the accusation the judgment is erroneous; if the crime be not capital, and the accused be deprived of his liberty or denied counsel, the judgment is erroneous;

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1624, May 29.-Report from the Lords Committees for the Earl of Middlesex business respecting the debt due from Sir Thomas Sherley to the Lord Willoughby of Eresby. L. J., III. 421. In extenso.

1624, May 29.-List of Bills ready for the royal assent, to which the King's answer was given on date. The list is noted in the margin with the answer to each Bill, to five the answer is given "Le Roy s'avisera." See L. J., III. 425.

1624, June 30.-Warrant to pay Philip Burlamachi 4,8001. for the levying, conducting, and transporting 6,000 footmen for the assistance of the States of the United Provinces.

1624, July 2.-Warrant to pay John Evelyn the younger, of Godstone, 2,000l. for gunpowder.

1624, July 6.-Warrant to pay Philip Burlamachi 17,2801. for the clothing and arming of 6,000 footmen for the assistance of the United Provinces.

1624, July 13.-Warrant to pay Burlamachi 25,9321. 138. 6d. for the payment of the 6,000 footmen.

1624, July 13.-Warrant to pay Captain Thomas Love 1,0297. 28. 10d. for fitting of twenty ships (trading to Newcastle for coals), and making them capable to take in ordnance.

1624, July 13.-Warrant to pay John Evelyn 2,9801. for gunpowder.

1624, July 20.-Warrant to pay John Evelyn 1,6201. for gunpowder.

1624, July 21.-Warrant to pay Sir Wm. Russell, Knight, Treasurer of his Majesty's Navy, 5,000l. for provisions, wages, &c., for the navy.

1624, July 21.-Warrant to pay Sir Allen Apsley and Sir Sampson Darell, surveyors of all marine victuals, 9,8001. for provisions and victuals for the navy.

1624, July 21.-Warrant to pay John Browne, his Majesty's founder of iron ordnance and shot, 1,475l. 98. 6d. for iron round shot.

1624, July 29.-Warrant to pay Sir Allen Apsley and Sir S. Darrell 1,000l. for provisions for the "Convertine," to serve on the coast of Ireland.

1624, August 19.-Warrant to pay Sir Peter Osborne, Lieut.-Governor of the Isle of Guernsey, 3681. 8s. 8d. for new field carriages for the mounting of 47 pieces of great ordnance in Castle Cornett, within the said Isle.

1624, Sept. 16.-Warrant to pay John Evelyn 1,7001. for powder.

1624, Sept. 24.-Warrant to pay John Browne 1,000l. for iron round shot.

1624, Oct. 4.-Warrant to pay Burlamachi 1,2007. for arming Count Mansfelt's forces.

1624, Oct. 9.-Warrant to pay Sir Wm. Russell 5,000l. towards the making of an extraordinary proportion of cordage to be in readiness in store.

1624, Oct. 9.-Warrant to pay Sir Wm. Russell 5,0007. for the provision of hemp for cordage.

1624, Oct. 9.-Warrant to pay Burlamachi 25,9321. 13s. 6d., three months' pay for the 6,000 footmen and their officers, for the assistance of the States of the United Provinces.

1624, Oct. 12.-Warrant to pay Bernard Johnson, his Majesty's engineer, 401. for surveying the works in his Majesty's garrison town of Portsmouth.

1624, Oct. 12.-Warrant to pay Henry Lord Dockray, Treasurer-at-War in his Majesty's kingdom of Ireland, or Henry Harte, his assignee, 5,6661. 13s. 4d. for repairing the old and erecting new castles, forts, and citadels in Ireland.

1624, Oct. 13.-Warrant to pay Lord Dockray and Harte 4,6001. for raising and arming 330 horsemen for the better securing of the kingdom of Ireland.

1624, Oct. 20.-Warrant to pay John Fletcher, merchant, 7461. for divers pieces of cast iron ordnance, ship carriages, &c.

1624, Oct. 28.-Warrant to pay John Evelyn 1,7007. for gunpowder.

1624, Nov. 1.-Warrant to pay John Browne 5561. 9s. for round shot, &c.

1624, Nov. 2.-Commission for the prorogation of

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1624, Nov. 23.-Barley v. Eyre. Answer of Rowland Eyre. See L. J., III. 415.

1624, Nov. 24.-Warrant to pay Burlamachi 3,8001. for Count Mansfelt.

1624, Nov. 24.-Warrant to pay Burlamachi 40,000l. for Count Mansfelt.

1624, Dec. 1.-Warrant to pay George Hooker 6,6051.8s. for arming 2,250 footmen to be transported into Ireland. 1624, Dec. 1.-Warrant to pay Hooker 6,6661. 138. 4d. for 10,000 coats or cassocks of good strong broad cloth for common soldiers serving with Count Mansfelt.

1624, Dec. 2.-Warrant to pay John Evelyn 1,7007. for gunpowder.

1624, Dec. 11.-Warrant to pay Sir Jasper Fowler and the Mayor of Dover 1,000l. for the repair of Dover Castle.

1624, Dec. 11.-Warrant to pay Bernard Johnson 401. for surveying and directing the repairs at Dover Castle.

1624, Dec. 11.-Warrant to pay Sir William Russell 9,7441. Os. 3d., to be paid by him to Browne for round shot, &c.

1624, Dec. 17.-Warrant to pay Lord Dockray and Harte 8,4591. 2s. for three months' pay of 230 horsemen and 2,250 footmen for service in Ireland.

1624, Dec. 17.-Warrant to pay Sir W. Russell 6,000ʊ. for ship carriages for great ordnance.

1624, Dec. 20.-Warrant to pay Captain John Higham 3001. for the repair of the fortifications at Portsmouth.

1624, Dec. 20.-Warrant to pay William Blake 151l. 5s. for the press of 650 men and transporting them from Southampton to Dover to serve under Mansfelt.

1624, Dec. 20.—Warrant to pay John Miller 601. for the same purpose as the preceding.

1624, Dec. 23.-Warrant to pay Sir Wm. Russell 9,9551. 58. 6d. for preparing for sea 12 of his Majesty's ships of war.

1624, Dec. 23.-Warrant to pay to Sir Gilbert Gerrard and Sir Henry Spilar 977. 108. for the press of 450 men and their conduct from Middlesex to Dover to serve under Mansfelt.

1624, Dec. 23.-Warrant to pay the Earl of Kent or John Taylor 701., for the press of 200 men and their conduct from Bedford to Dover to serve under Mansfelt.

[1624].-Petition of William Lord Viscount Wallingford touching certain moneys held by him as trustee for Lady Hunt, and a decree of the Court of Chancery concerning the same, made (28 June, 21 Jac.) at the suit of Sir Francis Smith and John Peck. Annexed,

1. Reasons against the said decree.

[1624 P]-Copy of petition of printers of linen cloth [to H. C.]. Their trade is interrupted by one George Wood, who has obtained a patent for the said printing by falsely stating himself to be the inventor thereof, or to have purchased the patent from the inventor. Pray the Commons to consider the case and to move His Majesty and the Upper House for the relief of the petitioners. Then follows a brief of grievances, stating, amongst other things, that the petitioners had commenced legal proceedings against Wood, but had been stopped by the Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice, "now Ld. Treasurer."

[1624 P].-Petition of Jeane Barnes: having lent 301. to Sir Wm. Bronkard, she accepted in satisfaction a bond of Sir James Cuningham and Josias Kriton. Prays for payment out of money due to Sir James Cuningham by the Muscovy Co.

[1624 P].-Petition of Henry Bell, Esq. In Nov. 1619 received a patent from the King for surveying and sealing of lead, but certain merchants having fraudulently procured the suspension of the said patent, petitioner having already expended large sums of money for its due execution, was seized by his creditors and imprisoned for three years. Prays for relief.

1624-5, Jan. 4.-Warrant to pay Sir Richard Morison, Lieutenant of His Majesty's Ordnance, 5,9731. for the provision of sundry sorts of munitions of war.

1624-5, Jan. 4.-Warrant to pay to the same, 7601. for same purpose.

1624-5, Jan. 7.-Warrant to pay John Evelyn 1,7007. for gunpowder.

1624-5, Jan. 17.-Warrant to pay William Holbech 1037. 10s. for the press of 200 footmen and their conduct from Warwick to Dover to serve under Mansfelt.

LORDS.

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