The first and large petition of the Citie of London and other inhabitants thereabouts:: for a reformation in church-government, as also for the abolishment of episcopacie: with a remonstrance thereto annexed, of the many pressures and grievances occasioned by the bishops, and the sundry inconveniences incident to episcopacie. The tyrannie and extortion practised in ecclesiasticall courts, together with the unlawfulnesse of the oath ex officio: preferred to the high and honourable court of Parliament.

The Remonstrance and petition of the county of Huntington, the knights, gentlemen, clergy, freeholders, and inhabitiants. To the right honourable the Lords, and Commons assembled in Parliament, for the continuance of the church-government, and divine service, or Book of common prayer.

[2], 6 p.Date and place of publication from Wing.Reproduction of the original in the British Library...

A remonstrance, against presbitery. Exhibited by divers of the nobilitie, gentrie, ministers and inhabitants of the county palatine. of Chester with the motives of that remonstrance. Together with a short survey of the Presbyterian discipline. Shewing the inconveniences of it; and the inconsistency thereof with the constitution of this state, being in its principles destructive to the laws and liberties of the people. With a briefe review of the institution, succession, iurisdiction of the ancient and venerable order of bishops. Found to bee instituted by the Apostles, continued ever since, grounded on the lawes of God, and most agreeable to the law of the land. / By Sir Thomas Aston baronet.

Aston, Thomas, Sir, 1600-1645.

January 1641

[16], 8, 4, 3, [97]; 79, [1] p.Place of publication from Wing."The petition which was spread abroad ...

The apprentices of Londons petition presented to the Honourable Court of Parliament. Humbly shewing unto them the manifold abuses of their apprentiship, how the Frenchmen, Dutch, and Walloones, doe deprive them of their ancient customes, and former liberties in their trade. Describing also the bloody proceedings of the papists in Ireland, and to vindicate their masters losses by the Protestants there persecuted. Likewise in devoting the prelates, and lordly bishops, which insult too much over the whole clergie, as the whole kingdome besides. As also speaking of the Jesuites, that were condemned. Subscribed, and presented with the names of above 30000. apprentices.

January 1641

[8] p.With a title-page woodcut map.Thomason copy imperfect: significant show-through.Reproduction o...

Bishop Wrens petition to the Parliament in defence of episcopacie in the behalf of himself and the rest of the bishops wherein he endeavours to ebreviate and lessen the libertie of the subject : being his sole resolution to extenmate the priviledge of Parliament : as also how his most expeciall intents

Wren, Matthew, 1585-1667.

January 1642

[6] p.Illustrated t.p.Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Library

The humble petition of the Lord Mayor, aldermen, and commons of the city of London in Common Councell assembled, concerning church government: presented to the House of Peers upon Fryday the 16. of Ianuary 1645. With the answer thereunto. Die Veneris 16. Ian. 1645. Ordered by the Lords in Parliament assembled, that this petition, with the answer thereunto, shall be forthwith printed and published. Ioh. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.

City of London (England). Court of Common Council.
England and Wales. Parliament. House of Lords.

[2], 6 p.Wing has publication year 1645[6]; Thomason catalogue lists under 1646.Requests "that no To...

A petition delivered in to the Lords Spirituall and Temporall, by Sir Thomas Aston, Baronet, from the county palatine of Chester concerning episcopacy; to the high and honourable Court of Parliament.

Aston, Thomas, Sir, 1600-1645.

January 1641

1 sheet ([1] p.)Place of publication from Wing.Reproduction of the originals in the British Library

A Petition humbly presented to his Highnesse the Lord Protector,: and to the High-Court of Parliament, the supream governors of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland, with the dominions thereunto belonging. By divers ministers for the establishment of themselves and others their brethren (for their own lives) in the places to which they were admitted to officiate (as ministers of the gospel) without institution or induction from the bishops. With reasons thereto annexed whereof the contents are set down in page next after the petition. And at the end of the book an epistle to the sincere and pious preachers of the word of God written before the beginning of Parliament by Philotheus Philomystes.

Philomystes, Philotheus.

[6], 31, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb. 18.".Reproduction of the original in the Britis...

Complaints concerning corruptions and grievances in church-government.: Dedicated and directed to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, the Right Honourable Lords; and the Honourable House of Commons, now assembled in Parliament. By certain peaceably affected Presbyters, of the Church of England; in the name of all the rest of their brethren. Undertaking to maintain the truth of their assertions, against whatsoever contradictors, if by publique edict of supream authority they be called forth, granting them as safe and free audience as their adversaries and judges, not preingaged, or preresolved for either side.

January 1660

[2], 13, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "nouemb: 1st".Reproduction of the original in the Britis...

To the high and honourable court of Parliament, the humble petition of the University of Oxford, in behalfe of episcopacy and cathedrals.:

University of Oxford.

January 1641

[2], 6 p.This issue had at end : Dat. An. Dom. millesimo sexcent' quad' primo ..Place of publication...

The reduction of episcopacie unto the form of synodical government received in the ancient Church:: proposed in the year 1641. as an expedient for the prevention of those troubles, which afterwards did arise about the matter of church-government. / By the most reverend and learned father of our Church Dr. James Usher, late Arch-Bishop of Armagh and Primate of all Ireland. A true copy set forth by Nicolas Bernard, D.D. preacher to the Honourable Society of Grayes Inne occasioned by an imperfect copy lately printed.

Ussher, James, 1581-1656.
Bernard, Nicholas, d. 1661.

January 1656

[6], 7, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb: 17".Reproduction of the original in the British ...

To the right honourable, the Lords and Commons assembled in the High Court of Parliament of England, sitting at Westminster.: The humble petition of divers well-affected citizens of the City of London, and parts adjacent. Together with a paper annexed, of their humble desires, for the allaying and removal of the jealousies and discontents, the visible causes of our sad divisions, and distractions.

1 sheet ([1] p.)Imprint from Wing.Annotation on Thomason copy: "The Petition of ye Independent: Leve...

The petition and articles exhibited in Parliament against Dr. Fvller, deane of Ely and vicar of S. Giles Cripple-gate with the petition exhibited in Parliament against Timothy Hutton, curate of the said parish by the parishioners of Saint Giles : wherein are discovered many popish innovations and disservice to the church and placing such to officiate who preferre the play-house and the taverne before the performance of their office in the church, as may appeare by the said articles.

Saint Giles in the Fields Parish Church (London, England)
Fuller, William, 1579 or 80-1659,
Hutton, Timothy, d. 1672?,

January 1641

[2], 6 p.England and Wales. Parliament.Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Libr...

The Londoners petition To the Right Honorable the Lords and Commons novv assembled in the high court of Parliament. The humble petition of divers inhabitants of the City of London and the liberties thereof.

1 sheet ([1] p.)Publication date from Wing.Praying Parliament to "speedily tender his Majesty propos...

A commission from the right honourable the lord high chancellor, the lord high treasurer, the lord bishop of London, and the dean of St. Pauls.: To the right honorable the lord chief justice of the Common Pleas, Mr. Justice Hyde, Mr. Attorney Generall and others. Concerning the arrears of impropriations, and other ecclesiasticall livings, &c. granted by His Sacred Majesty to the said lord high chancellor, lord high treasurer, lord bishop of London, and dean of St. Pauls. For and towards the repair of the Cathedrall Church of St. Paul London.

January 1662

[2], 9 p.Imperfect: print show-through.Reproduction of original in: British Library

A remonstrance to the Presbyterians, concerning the government established in the Church of England. And a vindication of Episcopacy from its first original, and divine institution. Published by order.

January 1660

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Sept. 17.".Reproduction of the original in the British Librar...

The Remonstrance and petition of the county of Huntington, the knights, gentlemen, clergy, freeholders, and inhabitiants. To the right honourable the Lords, and Commons assembled in Parliament, for the continuance of the church-government, and divine service, or Book of common prayer.

[2], 6 p.Date and place of publication from Wing.Reproduction of the original in the British Library...

A remonstrance, against presbitery. Exhibited by divers of the nobilitie, gentrie, ministers and inhabitants of the county palatine. of Chester with the motives of that remonstrance. Together with a short survey of the Presbyterian discipline. Shewing the inconveniences of it; and the inconsistency thereof with the constitution of this state, being in its principles destructive to the laws and liberties of the people. With a briefe review of the institution, succession, iurisdiction of the ancient and venerable order of bishops. Found to bee instituted by the Apostles, continued ever since, grounded on the lawes of God, and most agreeable to the law of the land. / By Sir Thomas Aston baronet.

Aston, Thomas, Sir, 1600-1645.

January 1641

[16], 8, 4, 3, [97]; 79, [1] p.Place of publication from Wing."The petition which was spread abroad ...

The apprentices of Londons petition presented to the Honourable Court of Parliament. Humbly shewing unto them the manifold abuses of their apprentiship, how the Frenchmen, Dutch, and Walloones, doe deprive them of their ancient customes, and former liberties in their trade. Describing also the bloody proceedings of the papists in Ireland, and to vindicate their masters losses by the Protestants there persecuted. Likewise in devoting the prelates, and lordly bishops, which insult too much over the whole clergie, as the whole kingdome besides. As also speaking of the Jesuites, that were condemned. Subscribed, and presented with the names of above 30000. apprentices.

January 1641

[8] p.With a title-page woodcut map.Thomason copy imperfect: significant show-through.Reproduction o...

Bishop Wrens petition to the Parliament in defence of episcopacie in the behalf of himself and the rest of the bishops wherein he endeavours to ebreviate and lessen the libertie of the subject : being his sole resolution to extenmate the priviledge of Parliament : as also how his most expeciall intents

Wren, Matthew, 1585-1667.

January 1642

[6] p.Illustrated t.p.Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Library

The humble petition of the Lord Mayor, aldermen, and commons of the city of London in Common Councell assembled, concerning church government: presented to the House of Peers upon Fryday the 16. of Ianuary 1645. With the answer thereunto. Die Veneris 16. Ian. 1645. Ordered by the Lords in Parliament assembled, that this petition, with the answer thereunto, shall be forthwith printed and published. Ioh. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.

City of London (England). Court of Common Council.
England and Wales. Parliament. House of Lords.

[2], 6 p.Wing has publication year 1645[6]; Thomason catalogue lists under 1646.Requests "that no To...

A petition delivered in to the Lords Spirituall and Temporall, by Sir Thomas Aston, Baronet, from the county palatine of Chester concerning episcopacy; to the high and honourable Court of Parliament.

Aston, Thomas, Sir, 1600-1645.

January 1641

1 sheet ([1] p.)Place of publication from Wing.Reproduction of the originals in the British Library

A Petition humbly presented to his Highnesse the Lord Protector,: and to the High-Court of Parliament, the supream governors of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland, with the dominions thereunto belonging. By divers ministers for the establishment of themselves and others their brethren (for their own lives) in the places to which they were admitted to officiate (as ministers of the gospel) without institution or induction from the bishops. With reasons thereto annexed whereof the contents are set down in page next after the petition. And at the end of the book an epistle to the sincere and pious preachers of the word of God written before the beginning of Parliament by Philotheus Philomystes.

Philomystes, Philotheus.

[6], 31, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb. 18.".Reproduction of the original in the Britis...

Complaints concerning corruptions and grievances in church-government.: Dedicated and directed to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, the Right Honourable Lords; and the Honourable House of Commons, now assembled in Parliament. By certain peaceably affected Presbyters, of the Church of England; in the name of all the rest of their brethren. Undertaking to maintain the truth of their assertions, against whatsoever contradictors, if by publique edict of supream authority they be called forth, granting them as safe and free audience as their adversaries and judges, not preingaged, or preresolved for either side.

January 1660

[2], 13, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "nouemb: 1st".Reproduction of the original in the Britis...

To the high and honourable court of Parliament, the humble petition of the University of Oxford, in behalfe of episcopacy and cathedrals.:

University of Oxford.

January 1641

[2], 6 p.This issue had at end : Dat. An. Dom. millesimo sexcent' quad' primo ..Place of publication...

The reduction of episcopacie unto the form of synodical government received in the ancient Church:: proposed in the year 1641. as an expedient for the prevention of those troubles, which afterwards did arise about the matter of church-government. / By the most reverend and learned father of our Church Dr. James Usher, late Arch-Bishop of Armagh and Primate of all Ireland. A true copy set forth by Nicolas Bernard, D.D. preacher to the Honourable Society of Grayes Inne occasioned by an imperfect copy lately printed.

Ussher, James, 1581-1656.
Bernard, Nicholas, d. 1661.

January 1656

[6], 7, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb: 17".Reproduction of the original in the British ...

To the right honourable, the Lords and Commons assembled in the High Court of Parliament of England, sitting at Westminster.: The humble petition of divers well-affected citizens of the City of London, and parts adjacent. Together with a paper annexed, of their humble desires, for the allaying and removal of the jealousies and discontents, the visible causes of our sad divisions, and distractions.

1 sheet ([1] p.)Imprint from Wing.Annotation on Thomason copy: "The Petition of ye Independent: Leve...

The petition and articles exhibited in Parliament against Dr. Fvller, deane of Ely and vicar of S. Giles Cripple-gate with the petition exhibited in Parliament against Timothy Hutton, curate of the said parish by the parishioners of Saint Giles : wherein are discovered many popish innovations and disservice to the church and placing such to officiate who preferre the play-house and the taverne before the performance of their office in the church, as may appeare by the said articles.

Saint Giles in the Fields Parish Church (London, England)
Fuller, William, 1579 or 80-1659,
Hutton, Timothy, d. 1672?,

January 1641

[2], 6 p.England and Wales. Parliament.Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Libr...

The Londoners petition To the Right Honorable the Lords and Commons novv assembled in the high court of Parliament. The humble petition of divers inhabitants of the City of London and the liberties thereof.

1 sheet ([1] p.)Publication date from Wing.Praying Parliament to "speedily tender his Majesty propos...

A commission from the right honourable the lord high chancellor, the lord high treasurer, the lord bishop of London, and the dean of St. Pauls.: To the right honorable the lord chief justice of the Common Pleas, Mr. Justice Hyde, Mr. Attorney Generall and others. Concerning the arrears of impropriations, and other ecclesiasticall livings, &c. granted by His Sacred Majesty to the said lord high chancellor, lord high treasurer, lord bishop of London, and dean of St. Pauls. For and towards the repair of the Cathedrall Church of St. Paul London.

January 1662

[2], 9 p.Imperfect: print show-through.Reproduction of original in: British Library

A remonstrance to the Presbyterians, concerning the government established in the Church of England. And a vindication of Episcopacy from its first original, and divine institution. Published by order.

January 1660

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Sept. 17.".Reproduction of the original in the British Librar...

The Remonstrance and petition of the county of Huntington, the knights, gentlemen, clergy, freeholders, and inhabitiants. To the right honourable the Lords, and Commons assembled in Parliament, for the continuance of the church-government, and divine service, or Book of common prayer.

[2], 6 p.Date and place of publication from Wing.Reproduction of the original in the British Library...

A remonstrance, against presbitery. Exhibited by divers of the nobilitie, gentrie, ministers and inhabitants of the county palatine. of Chester with the motives of that remonstrance. Together with a short survey of the Presbyterian discipline. Shewing the inconveniences of it; and the inconsistency thereof with the constitution of this state, being in its principles destructive to the laws and liberties of the people. With a briefe review of the institution, succession, iurisdiction of the ancient and venerable order of bishops. Found to bee instituted by the Apostles, continued ever since, grounded on the lawes of God, and most agreeable to the law of the land. / By Sir Thomas Aston baronet.

Aston, Thomas, Sir, 1600-1645.

January 1641

[16], 8, 4, 3, [97]; 79, [1] p.Place of publication from Wing."The petition which was spread abroad ...

The apprentices of Londons petition presented to the Honourable Court of Parliament. Humbly shewing unto them the manifold abuses of their apprentiship, how the Frenchmen, Dutch, and Walloones, doe deprive them of their ancient customes, and former liberties in their trade. Describing also the bloody proceedings of the papists in Ireland, and to vindicate their masters losses by the Protestants there persecuted. Likewise in devoting the prelates, and lordly bishops, which insult too much over the whole clergie, as the whole kingdome besides. As also speaking of the Jesuites, that were condemned. Subscribed, and presented with the names of above 30000. apprentices.

January 1641

[8] p.With a title-page woodcut map.Thomason copy imperfect: significant show-through.Reproduction o...

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