The impeachment by the House of Commons against the Lord Major of the City of London and divers other aldermen, common-councell men, citizens, ministers, apprentices, and others and an order for chusing a new lord mayor, and the manner of the tryall, also the sentence denounced against John Poyntz, alias Morris, Isabel Smith, Leonard Derby and John Harris.

Die Sabbathi 24. Iulii 1647. The Lords and Commons having seene a printed paper intituled, A petition to the Lord Mayer, Aldermen, and Commons of the City of London in the Guild Hall assembled, ...

England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1647

1 sheet ([1] p.)Order to print signed: Joh. Brown Cler. Parliament.A printed paper 'A petition to th...

Sr. Tho. VViddringtons speech at a conference betweene both Houses on Tuesday the 20. of July 1641. At the transmission of the impeachment against Matthew Wren Doctor in Divinity, late Bishop of Norwich, and now Bishop of Ely.

Widdrington, Thomas, Sir, ca. 1600-1664.

January 1641

[8] p.Signatures A⁴.Printers' device on title page (McK. 422[B]).Reproduction of the original in the...

Articles of impeachment of high-treason,: exhibited by the Commons of England, in a free Parliament, against Lieutenant-General Oliver Crumwel Esquire, Commissary-General Henry Ireton Esquire, Sir Hardresse Waller Knight and colonel, Colonel Pride, Colonel Hewson, Colonel Ewers, Cornet Joyce, Hugh Peters clerk, William Lenthal Esquire, Speaker, Sir Henry Mildmay Knight, Sir Peter Wentworth Knight of the Bath, Henry Martin, Cornelius Holland, and Thomas Scot, Esquires, Members of the House of Commons.

Prynne, William, 1600-1669.
England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1648

8 p.Attributed to William Prynne.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb. 19th".Reproduction of the ori...

An impeachment of high treason against Oliver Cromwel, and his son in law Henry Ireton Esquires, late Members of the late forcibly dissolved House of Commons,: presented to publique view; by Lieutenant Colonel Iohn Lilburn close prisoner in the Tower of London, for his real, true and zealous affections to the liberties of his native country. In which following discourse or impeachment, he engageth upon his life, either upon the principles of law ... or upon the principles of Parliaments ancient proceedings, or upon the principles of reason ... before a legal magistracy, when there shal be one again in England ... to prove the said Oliver Cromwel guilty of the highest treason that ever was acted in England, and more deserving punishment and death then the 44 judges hanged for injustice by King Alfred before the Conquest; ... In which are also some hints of cautions to the Lord Fairfax, for absolutely breaking his solemn engagement with his souldiers, &c. to take head and to regain his lost credit in acting honestly in time to come; ... In which is also the authors late proposition sent to Mr Holland, June 26. 1649. to justifie and make good at his utmost hazard ... his late actions or writings in any or all his books.

Lilburne, John, 1614?-1657.

January 1649

[2], 8, 16, 15-56 [i.e. 64], [2] p.P. 64 misnumbered 56.The last leaf bears "The charge of the Commo...

Articles of impeachment by the Commons assembled in Parliament, in the name of themselves and all the commons in England against Sir Thomas Gardiner, recorder of the citie of London, for severall great crimes and misdemeanours committed by him : as also the votes concerning Generall Major Skipton : with an order for the disposing of the magazine of the counties of England and Wales.

Gardiner, Thomas, Sir, 1591-1652.
England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.

May 1642

[2], 5, [1] p.The votes and order are printed on the verso of the t.p.Reproduction of original in Th...

A particular charge or impeachment in the name of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax and the army under his command, against Denzill Holles Esquire, Sir Philip Stapleton, Sir William Lewis ... [et al.] members of the honorable House of Commons. / by the appointment of his Excel. Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Councell of Warre. Signed John Rushworth Seere.

England and Wales. Army. Council.
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.

January 1647

[2], 16 p.Title within double line border; initial letter.Imperfect: pages cropped and misnumbered.R...

Articles of accusation and impeachment of the House of Commons, and all the Commons of England against VVilliam Pierce Doctor of Divinitie and Bishop of Bath and Wells.:

England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1642

8 p.The impeachment took place in August 1641.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

An appeal to each individual member of the present Parliament and army in the case of John Poyntz aliáas Morris, Mary his wife, Isabella Smith, Leonard Darby and John Harris: who by the power, policy, treacherous insinuations, and scandalous suggestions of John Brown, Clerk of the House of Lords (who have combined with one Littleton) have been illegally imprisoned in four several prisons, by vertue of the Lords order, for the space of twenty months; and by the Lords fined and sentenced, without crime, without legal hearing, without evidence; not being suffered to enjoy the benefit of law or make their lawful defence, as by law they ought.

Poyntz, John, fl. 1647-1650,

1 sheet ([1] p.)Imprint from Wing.Attributed by Wing to John Poyntz.Copy Lu torn, with some loss of ...

Articles of impeachment, agreed upon by the army under command of His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, sent to the Honourable House of Commons, together with their charge, and signed John Rushworth, Secretary; against Sir Iohn Clotworthy. Sir Wil. Waller. Sir Philip Stapleton. Sir Iohn Maynard. [brace] Sir William Lewis. Maj. Gen. Massie. Col. Hollis Esq. Mr. Glyn. [brace] Mr. Nichols. Mr. VValter Long. Colonell Harlow. Members of the House of Commons. Together with the gallant answer of the said members, to their impeachment.

Corbet, Roger.
England and Wales. Army.

June 1647

[2], 5, [1] p.A letter, dated and signed on page 5: St. Albanes this 18. of Iune 1647. R. Corbet.Rep...

A declaration of the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled willing that no messenger or officer ... shall arrest, take, or carry away any of His Majesties subjects against their wils ... as also the vindication of both houses of Parliament of the Earle of Stamford, and others, from His Maiesties imputation of treason : with certain instructions from His Majesty to all the judges of the Kingdome of England.

England and Wales. Parliament.
England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)

July 1642

8 p."Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament that this declaration shall be forthwi...

The araignment [sic] and impeachment of Major Generall Massie, Sir William Waller, Col. Poyntz, Sir Philip Stapleton, Sir Iohn Maynard, Ant. Nichols, and one Cheisly, the Scotch Secretary, (lately taken at sea by the Vice-Admirall) with dives [sic] other surreptitious members of the Commons in Parliament, the Court of Aldermen, and Common Councell of the City of London; as namely Col. Sutton, Major Banes, Cap. Cox, now in safe custody, and other citizens of meaner ranke and quality of the Presbyterian faction. With a fresh discovery of their late treasonous plots, and horrid designes against the Parliament, the army, the famous City of London, and consequently of the whole kingdome, engaging them in a second cruell and bloudy warre. ... Also a thankfull remembrance of the late successe it hath pleased the Almighty to confer upon our ever renowned generall, Sir Thomas Fairfax, and his Councell of War, against that viperous brood of rigid Presbyters.

January 1647

[2], 6 p.Place of publication from Wing.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aug: 23".Reproduction of the o...

A particular charge or impeachment in the name of His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the army under his command: against Denzill Hollis Esquire, Sir Phil: Stapleton, Sir William Lewis, Sir John Clotworthy, Sir William Waller, Sir Iohn Maynard, Knights, Major Generall Massie, Iohn Glynne, Esquire, Recorder of London, VValter Long, Esquire, Col. Edward Harley, & Ant: Nicholl, Esquire, Members of the Honourable House of Commons. By the appointment of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Councell of Warre. Signed, Iohn Rushworth, Secret.

England and Wales. Army.
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

8, 7-13, [1] p.Text is continuous despite pagination.Reproduction of original in the Henry E. Huntin...

Exceeding joyful newes from Holland read in the honourable House of Commons upon Thursday, being comfortable tydings to both Houses of Parliament, and to all the rest of his Majesties loving subjects. Likewise the impeachment of Lieutenant Bodley before the House of Peers for speaking words of dangerous consequence, which words did tend to the knowledge of some dangerous plot against the City of London. Hen. Elsing. Cler. Parl. D. Com.

England and Wales. Parliament.

August 1642

[8] p.Place of publication from Wing.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Severall votes and orders of the House of Peeres against Sir John Maynard ( one of the eleven members, impeached of high treason, on Saturday last, when he was brought to the barre, to answer to his charge. With his plea, and refusall to be tryed, and what further order was made therein. Also His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax his conference and promise to the Lord Mayor and aldermen of London, in behalf of the city and whole kingdome, on Friday last, at which time his excellecy and many of his officers dined in London.

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Lords.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.At end: Feb. 4 1647. Imprimatur Gil Mabbot.Reproduction of original in: University of Londo...

Accusation and impeachment of John Lord Finch, Baron of Fordwich, Lord Keeper of the Great Seale of England, by the House of Commons.

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.

January 1640

[4], 10, [2] p.Printer's name from STC.The first leaf and the last leaf are blank.Reproduction of th...

Die Sabbathi 24. Iulii 1647. The Lords and Commons having seene a printed paper intituled, A petition to the Lord Mayer, Aldermen, and Commons of the City of London in the Guild Hall assembled, ...

England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1647

1 sheet ([1] p.)Order to print signed: Joh. Brown Cler. Parliament.A printed paper 'A petition to th...

Sr. Tho. VViddringtons speech at a conference betweene both Houses on Tuesday the 20. of July 1641. At the transmission of the impeachment against Matthew Wren Doctor in Divinity, late Bishop of Norwich, and now Bishop of Ely.

Widdrington, Thomas, Sir, ca. 1600-1664.

January 1641

[8] p.Signatures A⁴.Printers' device on title page (McK. 422[B]).Reproduction of the original in the...

Articles of impeachment of high-treason,: exhibited by the Commons of England, in a free Parliament, against Lieutenant-General Oliver Crumwel Esquire, Commissary-General Henry Ireton Esquire, Sir Hardresse Waller Knight and colonel, Colonel Pride, Colonel Hewson, Colonel Ewers, Cornet Joyce, Hugh Peters clerk, William Lenthal Esquire, Speaker, Sir Henry Mildmay Knight, Sir Peter Wentworth Knight of the Bath, Henry Martin, Cornelius Holland, and Thomas Scot, Esquires, Members of the House of Commons.

Prynne, William, 1600-1669.
England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1648

8 p.Attributed to William Prynne.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb. 19th".Reproduction of the ori...

An impeachment of high treason against Oliver Cromwel, and his son in law Henry Ireton Esquires, late Members of the late forcibly dissolved House of Commons,: presented to publique view; by Lieutenant Colonel Iohn Lilburn close prisoner in the Tower of London, for his real, true and zealous affections to the liberties of his native country. In which following discourse or impeachment, he engageth upon his life, either upon the principles of law ... or upon the principles of Parliaments ancient proceedings, or upon the principles of reason ... before a legal magistracy, when there shal be one again in England ... to prove the said Oliver Cromwel guilty of the highest treason that ever was acted in England, and more deserving punishment and death then the 44 judges hanged for injustice by King Alfred before the Conquest; ... In which are also some hints of cautions to the Lord Fairfax, for absolutely breaking his solemn engagement with his souldiers, &c. to take head and to regain his lost credit in acting honestly in time to come; ... In which is also the authors late proposition sent to Mr Holland, June 26. 1649. to justifie and make good at his utmost hazard ... his late actions or writings in any or all his books.

Lilburne, John, 1614?-1657.

January 1649

[2], 8, 16, 15-56 [i.e. 64], [2] p.P. 64 misnumbered 56.The last leaf bears "The charge of the Commo...

Articles of impeachment by the Commons assembled in Parliament, in the name of themselves and all the commons in England against Sir Thomas Gardiner, recorder of the citie of London, for severall great crimes and misdemeanours committed by him : as also the votes concerning Generall Major Skipton : with an order for the disposing of the magazine of the counties of England and Wales.

Gardiner, Thomas, Sir, 1591-1652.
England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.

May 1642

[2], 5, [1] p.The votes and order are printed on the verso of the t.p.Reproduction of original in Th...

A particular charge or impeachment in the name of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax and the army under his command, against Denzill Holles Esquire, Sir Philip Stapleton, Sir William Lewis ... [et al.] members of the honorable House of Commons. / by the appointment of his Excel. Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Councell of Warre. Signed John Rushworth Seere.

England and Wales. Army. Council.
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.

January 1647

[2], 16 p.Title within double line border; initial letter.Imperfect: pages cropped and misnumbered.R...

Articles of accusation and impeachment of the House of Commons, and all the Commons of England against VVilliam Pierce Doctor of Divinitie and Bishop of Bath and Wells.:

England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1642

8 p.The impeachment took place in August 1641.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

An appeal to each individual member of the present Parliament and army in the case of John Poyntz aliáas Morris, Mary his wife, Isabella Smith, Leonard Darby and John Harris: who by the power, policy, treacherous insinuations, and scandalous suggestions of John Brown, Clerk of the House of Lords (who have combined with one Littleton) have been illegally imprisoned in four several prisons, by vertue of the Lords order, for the space of twenty months; and by the Lords fined and sentenced, without crime, without legal hearing, without evidence; not being suffered to enjoy the benefit of law or make their lawful defence, as by law they ought.

Poyntz, John, fl. 1647-1650,

1 sheet ([1] p.)Imprint from Wing.Attributed by Wing to John Poyntz.Copy Lu torn, with some loss of ...

Articles of impeachment, agreed upon by the army under command of His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, sent to the Honourable House of Commons, together with their charge, and signed John Rushworth, Secretary; against Sir Iohn Clotworthy. Sir Wil. Waller. Sir Philip Stapleton. Sir Iohn Maynard. [brace] Sir William Lewis. Maj. Gen. Massie. Col. Hollis Esq. Mr. Glyn. [brace] Mr. Nichols. Mr. VValter Long. Colonell Harlow. Members of the House of Commons. Together with the gallant answer of the said members, to their impeachment.

Corbet, Roger.
England and Wales. Army.

June 1647

[2], 5, [1] p.A letter, dated and signed on page 5: St. Albanes this 18. of Iune 1647. R. Corbet.Rep...

A declaration of the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled willing that no messenger or officer ... shall arrest, take, or carry away any of His Majesties subjects against their wils ... as also the vindication of both houses of Parliament of the Earle of Stamford, and others, from His Maiesties imputation of treason : with certain instructions from His Majesty to all the judges of the Kingdome of England.

England and Wales. Parliament.
England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)

July 1642

8 p."Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament that this declaration shall be forthwi...

The araignment [sic] and impeachment of Major Generall Massie, Sir William Waller, Col. Poyntz, Sir Philip Stapleton, Sir Iohn Maynard, Ant. Nichols, and one Cheisly, the Scotch Secretary, (lately taken at sea by the Vice-Admirall) with dives [sic] other surreptitious members of the Commons in Parliament, the Court of Aldermen, and Common Councell of the City of London; as namely Col. Sutton, Major Banes, Cap. Cox, now in safe custody, and other citizens of meaner ranke and quality of the Presbyterian faction. With a fresh discovery of their late treasonous plots, and horrid designes against the Parliament, the army, the famous City of London, and consequently of the whole kingdome, engaging them in a second cruell and bloudy warre. ... Also a thankfull remembrance of the late successe it hath pleased the Almighty to confer upon our ever renowned generall, Sir Thomas Fairfax, and his Councell of War, against that viperous brood of rigid Presbyters.

January 1647

[2], 6 p.Place of publication from Wing.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aug: 23".Reproduction of the o...

A particular charge or impeachment in the name of His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the army under his command: against Denzill Hollis Esquire, Sir Phil: Stapleton, Sir William Lewis, Sir John Clotworthy, Sir William Waller, Sir Iohn Maynard, Knights, Major Generall Massie, Iohn Glynne, Esquire, Recorder of London, VValter Long, Esquire, Col. Edward Harley, & Ant: Nicholl, Esquire, Members of the Honourable House of Commons. By the appointment of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Councell of Warre. Signed, Iohn Rushworth, Secret.

England and Wales. Army.
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

8, 7-13, [1] p.Text is continuous despite pagination.Reproduction of original in the Henry E. Huntin...

Exceeding joyful newes from Holland read in the honourable House of Commons upon Thursday, being comfortable tydings to both Houses of Parliament, and to all the rest of his Majesties loving subjects. Likewise the impeachment of Lieutenant Bodley before the House of Peers for speaking words of dangerous consequence, which words did tend to the knowledge of some dangerous plot against the City of London. Hen. Elsing. Cler. Parl. D. Com.

England and Wales. Parliament.

August 1642

[8] p.Place of publication from Wing.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Severall votes and orders of the House of Peeres against Sir John Maynard ( one of the eleven members, impeached of high treason, on Saturday last, when he was brought to the barre, to answer to his charge. With his plea, and refusall to be tryed, and what further order was made therein. Also His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax his conference and promise to the Lord Mayor and aldermen of London, in behalf of the city and whole kingdome, on Friday last, at which time his excellecy and many of his officers dined in London.

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Lords.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.At end: Feb. 4 1647. Imprimatur Gil Mabbot.Reproduction of original in: University of Londo...

Accusation and impeachment of John Lord Finch, Baron of Fordwich, Lord Keeper of the Great Seale of England, by the House of Commons.

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.

January 1640

[4], 10, [2] p.Printer's name from STC.The first leaf and the last leaf are blank.Reproduction of th...

Die Sabbathi 24. Iulii 1647. The Lords and Commons having seene a printed paper intituled, A petition to the Lord Mayer, Aldermen, and Commons of the City of London in the Guild Hall assembled, ...

England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1647

1 sheet ([1] p.)Order to print signed: Joh. Brown Cler. Parliament.A printed paper 'A petition to th...

Sr. Tho. VViddringtons speech at a conference betweene both Houses on Tuesday the 20. of July 1641. At the transmission of the impeachment against Matthew Wren Doctor in Divinity, late Bishop of Norwich, and now Bishop of Ely.

Widdrington, Thomas, Sir, ca. 1600-1664.

January 1641

[8] p.Signatures A⁴.Printers' device on title page (McK. 422[B]).Reproduction of the original in the...

Articles of impeachment of high-treason,: exhibited by the Commons of England, in a free Parliament, against Lieutenant-General Oliver Crumwel Esquire, Commissary-General Henry Ireton Esquire, Sir Hardresse Waller Knight and colonel, Colonel Pride, Colonel Hewson, Colonel Ewers, Cornet Joyce, Hugh Peters clerk, William Lenthal Esquire, Speaker, Sir Henry Mildmay Knight, Sir Peter Wentworth Knight of the Bath, Henry Martin, Cornelius Holland, and Thomas Scot, Esquires, Members of the House of Commons.

Prynne, William, 1600-1669.
England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1648

8 p.Attributed to William Prynne.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb. 19th".Reproduction of the ori...

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