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  15 Junii, 1648. The particulars of the fight at Colchester (sent in a letter to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons) was read in the house of Commons: in which letter it appears, the town is besieged, and five hundred of the enemies were taken prisoners, and six hundred left the town, sixty that were killed buried in one churchyard, besides what was slain in the other part of the town, Sir William Campion slain, one knight more, Col: Cook, Major Eyres, two other majors, and other officers, Mersey Fort taken, with two culverins, two sakers, and one drake, and Col: Steward, Col: Thornton and Sir Bar. Scudamore taken raising forces near Newmarket. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.
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  1648
  

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  Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690. ; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
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  Signed on A4r: J.R., i.e. John Rushworth. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  17 Junii, 1643. It is this day ordered by the Commons House of Parliament, that the high-constables of the severall hundreds in the counties of Berks, Buckingham, Middlesex, and Surrey, in whose divisions any sick and maymed souldiers of the Parliaments army are or shall be billeted ...
  Date of publication:
  1643
  

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  England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
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  Other title information from first lines of text. Signed at end: Hen. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. Publication information from Wing (2nd ed.). Reproduction of original in: Birmingham Central Reference Library (Birmingham, ...
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  A breif [sic] collection, of some forgotten votes of the Commons alone of the Lords and Commons joyntly, and ordinances of both Houses, reprinted to refresh their memories, and prevent all dishonourable and unjust actions, repugnant to all, or any of them.
  Date of publication:
  1647
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Parliament. ; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. ; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Lords.
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  Quoted from two works cited in the left margin. Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb: 12th". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A brief narrative of the late treacherous and horrid designe, which by the great blessing and especiall providence of God hath been lately discovered: and for which, publike thanksgiving is by order of both Houses of Parliament appointed on Thursday the 15. of June, 1643. Together with a true copie of the commission under the great Seal, sent from Oxford, to severall persons in the citie of London. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that this narration and commission be read in all churches and chappels, in the cities of London and Westminster, and suburbs thereof, on the day abovesaid. H. Elsynge Cler. Parl. D. Com.
  Date of publication:
  1643
  

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  Rous, Francis, 1579-1659. ; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. ; England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)
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  "Narrative of Waller's plot, drafted by Rous"--S. Lambert, "Printing for Parliament, 1641-1700", p. 60. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A brief relation of the taking of Bridgewater by the Parliaments forces under the command of Sir Tho: Fairfax; and therein, all the Lord Gorings train, 36. pieces of ordnance, 2000. prisoners, 800. horse, with great store of oxen. Sent in a letter to the Committee of both Kingdoms. Together with a letter concerning the delivering up of Pontefract Castle by treaty to the use of the Parliament, with all things therein. Also, hopes of reducing Scarbrough by treaty. Sent to the Honorable, William Lenthall Esq; Speaker to the House of Commons. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that these letters be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.
  Date of publication:
  1645
  

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  Bedford, Samuel. ; Pierrepont, Francis, d. 1659. ; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
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  The "brief relation", dated July 23, is by Samuel Bedford, whose name appears on p. 3; the letter is dated and signed: York the 20. of Iuly, 1645. Fran Pierrepont, Wilfrid Lawson, Henry Cholmley. With a final order to ...
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  A catalogue of the names of the knights for the counties, citizens, burgesses for the boroughes, and barons for the ports for the House of Commons for this Parliament. Begun at Westminster the 13. of Aprill, 1640.
  Date of publication:
  1640
  

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  England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. ; Walkley, Thomas, d. 1658?
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  Compiled by Thomas Walkley. Printer's name from STC. Signatures: A. Running title reads: The Parliament holden 1640. Identified as STC 24982 on UMI microfilm. Reproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library ...
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  A catalogue of the names of the knights for the counties, citizens, burgesses for the boroughes, and barons for the ports for the House of Commons, for this Parliament Begun at Westminster the 3. of November, 1640.
  Date of publication:
  1641
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
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  Signatures: A. Running title reads: The Parliament holden 1640. Reproduction of original in the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library.
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  A certificate from the Lord Moor and Sir Henry Titchborne, shewing the certainty of the cleering of the harbour, and country, twenty miles about Tredagh, with the taking of Bewly and Stameene castles, from the rebels. It is ordered this seventh day of April, 1642. by the Committee of the House of Commons in Parliament concerning printing, that this certificate be forthwith printed. Iohn White. Whereunto is added, divers overthrowes given at sundry times to the rebels.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

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  Moore of Drogheda, Charles Moore, Viscount, 1603-1643. ; T. K. ; Tichborne, Henry, Sir, 1581?-1667. ; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
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  A letter from Carrickfergus, April 2, 1642, p. 7 is signed: T.K. Signatures: A⁴. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A certificate of what hath been done upon the poll-money, as well upon the act of poll-money, as upon the order of review of the same.
  Date of publication:
  1641
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
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  "The form of certificate with blanks alluded to in Ordinance of 29 Nov."--Steele. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A copie of a letter sent by Mr. Speaker, to all the corporations in England. And the like also to all the justices of peace, in the severall counties of England: drawn out by order of the House of Commons. Also, a worthie, learned, and religious speech; delivered by the Earl of Cork, to the Protestant lords, knights, and gentlemen of Irelaud [sic], at a generall assembly holden at Cork, Ian. 20. 1641. Wherein is expressed, the generall calamitie of that kingdome, with his encouragement and desire unto the said assembly, to provide present relief and succour for the distressed and afflicted Protestants.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. ; Lenthall, William, 1591-1662. ; Burlington, Richard Boyle, Earl of, 1612-1698.
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  Mr. Speaker = William Lenthall. The letter is dated at end (leaf A2v): 29. Jan. 1641. Signatures: A⁴. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A coppie of the bill against the xiij. bishops, presented to to [sic] the Lords, by the Commons, Octob. 25. 1641. Entituled An act for dissolving all persons in holy orders to exercise temporall jurisdiction and authority. With the names of the XIII. bishops lately impeached. VVhereunto is added the substance of a letter presented to Mr. Pym, containing very wicked and bloody expressions.
  Date of publication:
  1641
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
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  Signatures: [A]² - A3. First page of text has caption title: "The namet [sic] of the xiij bishops lately impeached.". Page 1 has caption title: "A copy of the bill against the xiij Bishops, presented to the Lords by the ...
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  A copy of a letter vvhich Master Speaker is ordered by the Commons house of Parliament, to send to the members of that house, that are now residing in their severall counties, to further the advancement of the adventure for Ireland.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
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  Date of publication from Wing. Includes: A copie of a letter vvhich master speaker is ordered by the Commons House of Parliament, to send to the severall Sheriffs of this kingdome. Acquaints him that great sums of money ...
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  A Copy of the Association agreed upon by the Honourable House of Commons on Monday the 24th of February 1695/6
  Date of publication:
  1696
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
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  Includes list of members of the House of Commons who did not sign the "Association," a declaration of support for William III against the followers of James II. Reproduction of original in the Huntington Library.
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  A copy of the commission of array: granted from His Majesty to the Marquesse of Hertford. Read in the House of Commons, and ordered to be forthwith printed and published: H. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) ; Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649. ; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
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  William Seymour, Duke of Somerset, was earlier styled Marquis of Hertford. Dated at end: York the second of August, 1642. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A copy of the foure reasons to diswade the King from his journey into Scotland for fourteene dayes longer delivered by Mr. Hollis to the Lords at a conference, 7 August 1641.
  Date of publication:
  1641
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
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  Reproduction of original in Bodleian Library.
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  A declaration from His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Generall Councell of the Armie, of their resolutions to adhere to the Paliament, in their proceedings concerning the King. Presented to the Honourable House of Commons, by Col. Sir Hardres Waller, Col. Whaley, Col. Baxter, and Col. Okey, January 11. 1647. Together with the Parliaments answer thereunto. And ordered to be forthwith printed and published. Hen. Elsyng Cler. Parl. D. Com. By the appointment of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Generall Councell of the Army. John Rushworth Secr.
  Date of publication:
  1648
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Army. Council. ; Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671. ; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "Jan: 12 1647". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A declaration of the Commons assembled in Parliament against a scandalous book entituled, The second part of Englands new chains discovered, &c. Die Martis, 27 Martii, 1649.
  Date of publication:
  1649
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
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  A reply to the work by John Lilburne. Order to print signed: H: Scobell, Cleric. Parliament. Reproductions of the originals in Harvard University Library (Goldsmith's-Kress) and the British Library (Thomason Tracts).
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  A declaration of the Commons assembled in Parliament concerning the rise and progresse of the grand rebellion in Ireland. Together vvith a multitude of examinations of persons of quality, whereby it may easily appear to all the world, who were, and still are the promoters of that cruell and unheard of rebellion. With some letters and papers of great consequence of the Earl of Antrims, which were intercepted. Also some letters of Mart, which were granted by the Lord Mohun, Sir Ralph Hopton, &c. And likewise another from the rebells in Ireland, who term themselves, the supreme councel for the Catholique-cause. Ordered by the Commons in Parl. that this declaration, examinations, and letters, be forthwith printed and published: H. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.
  Date of publication:
  1643
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. ; Antrim, Randal MacDonnell, Earl of, 1609-1683.
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  Another impression (Wing E2557) has "July 25, 1643" in imprint, and lacks the order to print on title page verso. With no ornaments on A2v. Variant: outer forme of quire A partly reset. Imprint has "Iuly 25. 1642."; A2v ...
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  A declaration of the Commons of England assembled in Parliament, expressing their reasons for the adnulling and vacating of these ensuing votes. 15 Januarii, 1648. / Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this declaration and votes be forthwith printed and published. H: Scobel, Cler. Parl. D. Com.
  Date of publication:
  1649
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
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  Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A declaration of the gentlemen and inhabitants of the county of Brecknock, concerning their firm resolutions for the Parliament, in adhering to the judgement and determination thereof, as to the supream court of judicature of the kingdom. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that the declaration of the gentlemen and inhabitants of the county of Brecknock, of Nov. 23. 1645. be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.
  Date of publication:
  1645
  

  Author(s):

  Gwyn, H. ; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
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  Signed at end: H: Gwyn [and 33 others]. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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