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.

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 "s of Norwich.” Read 1a. C. J., I. 769. Rejected, 23 April. C. J., I. 773.

1624, April 17.-Draft of " An Act for the naturalizing " of Jaques De Beste." Read 19. 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 14. 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."

1624, April 23.--Petition of John Sharpe, one of the Yeomen Ūshers 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. 108. 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.

1624, April 26.--Draft of “An Act for the better ex“ planation of a Statute made in the 7th year of King “ Edward IV., intituled An Act for the election, oath, “ 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 18. 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 " 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, 1. List of Committee in H. C. 6 March 1624. C.J.,

I. 730. Committed, 24 May 1624. L. J., III.

403. No further proceeding. 1624, April 27.-Draft of “ An Act to enlarge and “ make perpetual the Act made for ease in pleading " against troublesome and contentious suits prosecuted “ against justices of the peace, mayors, conştables, and “ certain others His Majesty's officers for the lawful

" execution of their office, made in the 7th year of His HOUSE OF

LORDS. “ Majesty's most happy reign." Read 1". L. J., III. 322. 21 Jac. I. c. 12.

1624, April 29.-Petition of Mary Overton. Petitioner advanced 1,3001. to the Muscovy Company, of which they have only repaid 5001. 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 ex-
posed 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 ex-
amine 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.
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 .
o 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.,

1.758. 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.

A slip of paper attached is thus noted, “The Lords “ think the petition full of ill language, and that if the “ suggestions therein be true, the petitioner may have or remedy elsewhere, and leave him to be advised by « his counsel."

1624, May 4.-Draft of “An Act for the further « description of a bankrupt, and relief of creditors “ against such as shall become bankrupts, and for “ inflicting corporal punishment upon the bankrupts in “ some special cases.” Brought from H. C. L. J., III. 340. 21 Jac. I. c. 19.

1624, May 4.-Draft of “An Act for enabling of the " sale of the manor of Rampton, in the county of Cam“bridge, and of divers lands and tenements in Ramp"6 ton, Wivellingham, and Cottenham in the same " county, now or late the freehold or inheritance of “ Edward Alcocke, Esquire.” Brought from H. C. L. J., III. 340. 21 Jac. I. c. 31. in list of Private Acts, Svo edition.

1624, May 4.-Petition of the poor oppressed inha-
bitants of Great Tewe, Oxon. In March last they pre-
sented 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

House of cause in which petitioner was plaintiff before him, Lady
LORDS. • 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 501. in
a purse worth 31., before the plaintiff could get a heàr-
ing ; 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.”
Annexed,
1. The answer of Sir Lawrence Tanfield. That

Smith bad 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 with. out 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.”

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 • 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.” 1624, May 14.--Petition of Nicholas Botiller.

Ticholas Botiller. That

That 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

by deed as by law have descended to him. Prays for House of relief.

LORDS. 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."

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. Annexed, 1. Statement of grievances touching the forcible

ejectment of petitioner from certain premises

leased by him.
1624, May 14.--Petition of Ann Pike. Complains
of injuries at the hands of Frances, Countess Dowager
of Exeter, as set forth in paper attached. Prays for a
hearing. Noted, “Rejected."
Annexed,
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. 388.

1624, May 20.- Draft of " An Act to avoid the extor. “tions and exactions of customers, controllers, sur“ veyors, 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 1", 408, May 26. No further proceeding. 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. Annexed, I. List and proceedings of Committee in H. C.

C.J., I. 780. April 30.

LORDS.

1624. May 20.-Draft of “An Act for the reversing 16 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 66 said John Edwards the elder, and Richard Sherborne, " defendants, bearing date the 2d day of July now last 66 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, 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. Annexed, 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 Bid. well and others. Annexed, 1. “A catalogue of divers petitions, some not read

“ at all, some not considered of at all." 2. “A catalogue of petitions answered." 3. Draft orders on divers petitions. Edmond Fel

ton and others. 1624, May 27.-"A note of what the Lords Committees “ think fit to propose to the House for the relief of the “ captives in Algiers and other places.” L.J., III. 413. In extenso. Annexed, 1. Report of Committee upon the petition of the

captives. See L. J., III. 411. 1624, May 27.-Draft of order made on the petition of Mary Brocas for a debt due to her from the Muscovy Company. L. J., III. 412. In extenso. Annexed,

1. Fair copy of preceding.
2. Another draft of same.
3. Draft of same, without the recitals.
4. Petition of Mary Brocas. Lent 1,0001. 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 līberty to proceed, but petitioner
is now too poor to do so, and prays the considera-

tion of the House. 14 May (1624]. 51624, May 277.-"A catalogue of all petitions touch “ ing the Muscovy, Levant, East India, and East Land “ Companies," with draft of order in the case of Mary Brocas. L. J., III. 412. Annexed,

1. Another list of same petitions. 1624, May 28.—Writ of Error. Record, &c. in the case MacDonnogh v. Stafford. L. J., III. 414.

1624, May 28.-Draft of order made on petition of Grizell Rogers against Sir Arthur Ingram. L. J., III. 415. In extenso. See Petition, April 14, 1624. Annexed,

1. Another draft of same.
2. Terms of agreement between Sir Arthur Ingram

and Grizell Rogers. 1624, May 28.-Petition of the gold wire drawers of London, for delivery to them of the bonds entered into

by them before the late commissioners for gold and HOUSE OF silver thread, which bonds remain in the hands of the bo Clerk of the Parliament. Noted, with the order of the House for compliance with the prayer of the petition. A list of the bonds returned is appended. L. J., III. 415.

1624, May 28.--Draft order on the petition of Richard
Wrighte, steward of the Inner Temple, defendant in
Chancery at the suit of Walter Archbold complainant,
concerning the lease of a wharf and tenements in Mil-
ford Lane, for relief against a decree of the said court.
L. J., III. 416. In extenso.
Annexed,

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 3,0001., 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.
Annexed,
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, administra-

trix of Sir Jobn Kennedy, Knight, deceased, on
behalf of Dorothy Kennedy, his executrix, for the
appointment of a commission to hear and deter-

mine 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 Chan-
cery, 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 Peti-
tions, 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. Bo-
tolph'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 ;