The innocent mans's second-proffer made unto his present adversaries October 22. 1649. And communicated unto them, by his loving brother, Collonell Robert Lilburne.

The innocent mans's second-proffer made unto his present adversaries October 22. 1649. And communicated unto them, by his loving brother, Collonell Robert Lilburne.

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The Innocent Man's second-Proffer, Made unto his present Adversaries October 22. 1649. And Communicated unto them, by his loving Brother, Collonell Robert Lilburne,

The names of the severall Bookes and Papers, written and published by Lievetenant Collonel John Lilburne

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The Innocent Man's second-Proffer, Made unto his present Adversaries October 22. 1649. And Communicated unto them, by his loving Brother, Collonell Robert Lilburne,

Brother,

IN Answere to your late Letter I can make no other Proposition besides what is in my Letter to Mr. Heveningham, of the 20 present, then this:

That seeing my selfe, and the Principles I Professe are a burthen to the Men in present Power; Therefore (for Peace and quietnesse sake only) I will engage, (enjoying my Money, and my immediate Liberty) that I will within six Moneths time transplant my selfe into some part of the West-Indies.

Provided, that all those that are free, and willing to goe along with me, of what quality soever, may have free Liberty, at their pleasure to goe, and

Provided, seeing many of those I know willing to undertake the Journey are made very poore, by reason of their sufferings in the present Distractions, may have all such Monies, justly paid unto them as is owing them, either upon Arreares, for faithfull service already done, or for Monies lent to the Publique, that so they may be the better, enabled for their Journey, they ingaged thereupon to goe. And,

Provided, That others that are willing to goe, and are so very poore, that they cannot transplant themseles, may have from the Publique some reasonable allowance for that end, this being the land of their Nativitie, where, by the Law of nature, they may challenge a subsistance, and therefore it is but just, seeing their company and Principles are a burthen and trouble to the men in present Power, that they should make their willingnesse (for Peace sake) able to transplant themselves into a Desart, where, with industry and the blessing of God thereupon, they may expect a livelihood; and this with the ingagement of the present Power, for a peaceable protection while wee stay in England, and for their assistance for a reasonable convoy in some part of our Journey, I will ingage in securitie, I will not act against their Power during my stay in England, directly nor indirectly; but for mee to ingage singly to goe alone, seeing I know noe Plantation already planted but I would sooner choose to bee cut in peeces in England then ingage to goe to it, therefore particularly I shall not engage without the tearmes above said, come life, come death, to which I shall stand: Witnesse my hand;

Tower, Octob. 22. 1649.

JOHN LILBURNE.

The names of the severall Bookes and Papers, written and published by Lievetenant Collonel John Lilburne

Since his first Contest with the Bishops, in the yeare 1637.

1 & 2 Part of the Christian Mans Tryall.

3 Come out of her my People, printea anno 1639.

4 An Answere to T. B. his 9 Arguments.

5 An Information for the Ignorant.

6 The Poore Mans Cry 20 Decemb. 1649.

7 & 8 Two Epistles, to the Lord Major, and the Apprentices of London.

9 A Letter to the Wardens of the Fleete, since the Parliament, 3 Nouemb. 1640.

10 A Letter to Mr. William Prynne.

11 Reasons for writing thereof.

12 A Letter to a Friend, July 25. 1645.

13 Innocency and Truth justified.

14 The second part of the same.

15 My Relation before the Lords, Feb. 15. 1645.

16 The just Mans justification, with a second Edition June 6. 1646.

Since my Contest with the Lords.

17 The Free Mans Freedom Vindicated.

18 Londons Liberty, in Chaines, Discovered.

19 The Charters of London.

20 An Anatomy of the Lords Tyranny.

21 The Opressed Mans Oppressions Declared.

22 The Out-cries of the oppressed Commons, being two Editions.

23 The Resolved Mans Resolution.

24 Rash Oathes unwarrantable.

25 Jon [...]hs Cry out of the Whales belly.

26 The Juglers Discovered.

27 Two Letters to Mr. Henry Marten Esq.

28 & 29 His grand and additionall Plea, &c.

Since his Contest with Commons and Lords joyntly, being Committed by them both. Jan. 1647.

30 The Peoples Prerogative.

31 A Whip for the House of Lords.

32 The Prisoners Plea for a Habeas Corpus.

33 The oppressed mans cry to bee brought to the Barre of Justice.

34 The Prisoners cry against the Judges of the Kings Bench.

35 The Lawes funerall.

36 An Epistle to every individuall Member of the House of Commons.

Since his Contest with the Counsell of State March 28. 1649.

37 Two Pictures of the Councell of State.

38 A discourse with Mr. Peeters.

39 The Legall fundamentall Liberties of England Revived, being two Editions.

40 A manifesto from all the foure prisoners of the 14. of Aprill 1649.

41 An Agreement of the free People, of the 1. of May 1649.

42 An impeachment of high Treason against Cromwell and Ireton.

43 A preparrative to an Hue and Cry after Sir Arthur Haslerig.

44 Strength out of Weakenesse, being a discourse with Mr. Prideaux.

45 Salva Libertate, sent to the Lievetenant of the Tower.

In all which Bookes, Papers, &c. the said Lievetenant Collonel John Lilburne hath constantly and fearelessely opposed himselfe against the Tyrannie of the times, not in the least, in opposition to a just Government, having alwaies (as now) had the Law o [...] England on his side, for the just defence whereof, and to satisfie the blood thirsty malice of old Sir Henry Van [...], Manchester, Crumwell, Sir Arthur Haslerig, &c. hee is now exposed to a Tryall for Life before Arbitrary Judges, who can no way justifie themselves, but by his condemnation. Let therefore Angells and Men judge wh [...]er they can deserve the benefit of Law themselves, which thus wickedly deny it to others; and if this b [...] suff [...]d, what possibilitie of protection can there bee for any since therefore ordinary meanes cannot prevaile, extraordinary must, and if in the use thereof wee perish, wee perish.

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The innocent mans's second-proffer made unto his present adversaries October 22. 1649. And communicated unto them, by his loving brother, Collonell Robert Lilburne.

Lilburne, John, 1614?-1657.

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1649

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Wing L2120

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Thomason 669.f.14[85]

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ESTC R211300

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99870030

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99870030

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— The innocent mans's second-proffer made unto his present adversaries October 22. 1649. And communicated unto them, by his loving brother, Collonell Robert Lilburne., Lilburne, John, 1614?-1657..

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s.n.,. [London :: 1649]. (Signed at end of letter: John Lilburne. Dated: Tower, Octob. 22, 1649.) (Imprint from Wing.) (Includes list: The names of the severall bookes and papers, written and published by Lieutenant Collonel John Lilburne since his contest with the Bishops, in the yeare 1637.) (Reproduction of the original in the British Library.)

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