Foundations of freedom; or An agreement of the people: proposed as a rule for future government in the establishment of a firm and lasting peace. Drawn up by several well-affected persons, and tendered to the consideration of the general Councel of the Army; and now offered to the consideration of all persons who are at liberty, by printing, or otherwise, to give their reasons for, or against it. Unto which is annexed several grievances by some persons, offered to be inserted in the said agreement, but adjudged only necessary to be insisted on, as fit to be removed by the next repesentatives [sic].

Severall proposals for the generall good of the Common-wealth.: With the grounds and reasons thereof. Seriously propounded out of a reall desire of a firm establishment of the peace and liberties of the Common-wealth.

January 1651

[2], 14 p.Annotations on Thomason copy: "feb. 19. 1650."; the last two numbers of the imprint date h...

An agreement of the people for a firme and present peace, upon grounds of common-right and freedome;: as it was proposed by the agents of the five regiments of horse; and since by the generall approbation of the Army, offered to the joynt concurrence of all the free commons of England. The names of the regiments which have already appeared for the case, of The case of the Army truly stated, and for this present agreement, viz. 1. Gen. Regiment. 2. Life-Guard. 3. Lieut. Gen. Regiment. 4. Com. Gen. Regiment. 5. Col. Whaleyes Reg. 6. Col. Riches Reg. 7. Col. Fleetwoods Reg. 8. Col. Harisons Reg. 9. Col. Twisldens Reg. of Horse 1. Gen. Regiment. 2. Col. Sir Hardresse Wallers Reg. 3. Col. Lamberts Reg. 4. Col. Rainsboroughs Regiment. 5. Col. Overtons Reg. 6. Col. Lilburns Reg. 7. Col. Backsters Reg. Of foot.

Bear, Edmond.

January 1647

[2], 14 p.The words "1. Gen. Regiment. 2. Life-Guard. .. 9. Col. Twisldens Reg." bracketed together,...

All worthy commanders, officers, souldiers, citizens and inhabitants of London, and places adjoyning, who have in any kind or measure assisted the Parliament in the late or present warre, and do still cordially desire the freedom of peace of the Common-wealth, and therein, your own safety and proprietie.

1 sheet ([1] p.)Imprint from Wing.Annotation on Thomason copy: "[J]uly. 15. 1648".Reproduction of th...

The foundations of freedome, vindicated: or, The reasons of VVilliam Ashurst Esquire, against the paper, stiled, The peoples agreement, examined and discussed.: Wherein it appeares, that the particulars proposed in the said paper, are no foundations of tyranny and slavery; nor destructive to religion, liberty, laws, and government, as is pretended: but foundations of freedome for this poore deluded and enslaved kingdome. / By William Cokayne, a wel-wisher to Englands freedomes; but an opposer of tyranny and oppression in any whomsoever.

Cokayne, William, fl. 1649.

January 1649

[2], 13, [1] p.A reply to: Ashhurst, William. Reasons against agreement with a late printed paper, i...

A declaration of the Armie concerning Lieut. Collonel John Lilburn; and their resolution to establish the people in all their just rights, liberties, priviledges, and freedomes. With the remonstrance, and petition, of the officers and souldiers, citizens and countrey-men, rich and poor; with all the distressed and oppressed people of England; to the Parliament. Together with their propositions and desires; and a gallant way propounded, for the taking off all taxes, a time prefixed; the uniting of all parties; the establishing of peace; and making trade free.

England and Wales. Army. aut

January 1652

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: The "2" in the imprint date has been crossed out and date altered t...

Reasons against agreement with a late printed paper, intituled Foundations of freedome, or, The agreement of the people whereby it doth appear that the particulars proposed in the said paper are not foundations of freedom but of tyranny and slavery to the people, being destructive to religion, laws, liberty, and government against our Covenant and Protestantism, and very dangerous and unsafe for the kingdome / by William Ashhurst.

Ashhurst, William, 1617-1680.

January 1659

14 p.Originally printed for Thomas Underhill in 1648.Reproduction of original in the Harvard Univers...

The free mans plea for freedom,: against the arbitrarie unwarrantable actions and proceedings of the apostate associates, commonly called by others, Levellers. VVherein is briefly discovered how unsutable they walke to common right and freedom, being more arbitrarie and tyrannicall then any they oppose, wanting only a power to exercise their crueltie. / By R.L. a member of the army.

R. L.

January 1648

[2], 13, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "May 18th".Reproduction of the original in the British L...

The resolution of the Army, concerning the King, Lords, Commons, and their solemn contract and engagement to be tendered to the people of England, upon the principles of common rights and freedom, and to stand firme, and remain unalterable for ever. With their remonstrance and proposals to the kingdome; shewing, what law and government they would have established and confirmed; which lawes and statutes, are ordered to be printed and published, to be read in all churches and chappels throughout the kingdome, in the presence of each respective congregation, and a copy thereof to be provided and kept by the ministers, church-wardens, or other officers of the said respective parishes.

England and Wales. Army.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Dec: 13".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

The priviledges of the people, or, Principles of common right and freedome, briefely laid open and asserted in two chapters.: I. Containing the distinct interests of king, Parliament and people; consisting in prerogative, priviledge and liberty (as they have formerly obtained in this nation.) II. Discovering the peoples right in choice, change, or regulation of governments or governours: together with the originall of kingly power, and other formes of government. / Propounded to the consideration, and published for the benefit of the people of England. By Jo. Warr.

Warr, John.

January 1649

[2], 11, [1] p.Variant (Wing W946): title page in another setting, probably earlier; line 2 reads "p...

Proposalls from nine regiaments of horse, and seven regiaments of foot, for a modell of an agreement of the people for a firme and present peace, upon grounds of common-right and freedome. As it was proposed by the agents of the five regiaments of horse; to be offered to the joynt concurrence of all the free commons of England. And since adhered to by the generall approbation of the Army. Novemb. 4. 1647. Imprimatur G.M.

January 1647

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

An alarum to the House of Lords: against their insolent usurpation of the common liberties, and rights of this nation. Manifested by them, in their present tyrannicall attempts against that worthy commoner, Lieutenant Col. John Lilburne, defendour of the faith, and of his countries freedoms, both by his words, deeds and suffereings, against all tyrants in the kingdome; whether black-coats, papists, kings, lords, &c.

Overton, Richard, fl. 1646.

January 1646

12 p.Attributed to Richard Overton by Wing.Place of publication from Wing.Annotation on Thomason cop...

Several proposals for peace & freedom, by an agreement of the people,: offered unto Commissary General Ireton for the concurrence of the Army, by the approbation and consent of many worthy persons of the Common Councel and others of the city of London, on the eleventh of this instant December, to be agreed unto, and subscribed by all the inhabitants of England & VVales.

Jubbes, John.
Ireton, Henry, 1611-1651.

December 1648

11, [1] p.Attributed to John Jubbes.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Englands settlement, upon the two solid foundations of the peoples civil and religious liberties.: Collected out of divers petitions, declarations, and remonstrances; wherein is discovered the general genius of the nation. By a well-wisher of the peace and happiness of the three nations.

Well-wisher of the peace and happiness of the three nations.

[2], 33, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Sept 12.".Reproduction of the original in the British L...

Magna charta containing that which is very much the sence and agreement of the good people of these nations, notwithstanding their differences relating to worship. Humbly tendered to those that are in eminent place, both in a civil and in a military capacity, and earnestly desired that it may be by them also (in this juncture of affaires) speedily concurred with, resolved upon, and vigorously prosecuted, for the escaping of the sadest, and for the enjoying of the joyfullest dayes and station, that England hath seen. By an unfeined lover of his countrys welfare, and a sincere promoter of the Common-wealth and just concernments of all men. As some further essay in order to a well grounded vnity, peace and settlement, of the poor shaken and shattered nations, upon that sure and durable foundation of righteousness, which will without doubt, according to the wise mans experience, not only establish, but exalt a nation.

J. C.

January 1659

1 sheet ([1] p.)Signed: J.C.Not in fact the Magna carta, but a demand that the liberties enjoyed und...

Vox plebis, or, The peoples out-cry against oppression, injustice, and tyranny.: Wherein the liberty of the subject is asserted, Magna Charta briefly but pithily expounded. Lieutenant Colonell Lilburne's sentence published and refuted. Committees arraigned, goalers condemned, and remedies provided.

Overton, Richard, fl. 1646.

[2], 68, [2] p.Attributed to Richard Overton by Wing.[2] p. at end = "The publisher to the reader", ...

Severall proposals for the generall good of the Common-wealth.: With the grounds and reasons thereof. Seriously propounded out of a reall desire of a firm establishment of the peace and liberties of the Common-wealth.

January 1651

[2], 14 p.Annotations on Thomason copy: "feb. 19. 1650."; the last two numbers of the imprint date h...

An agreement of the people for a firme and present peace, upon grounds of common-right and freedome;: as it was proposed by the agents of the five regiments of horse; and since by the generall approbation of the Army, offered to the joynt concurrence of all the free commons of England. The names of the regiments which have already appeared for the case, of The case of the Army truly stated, and for this present agreement, viz. 1. Gen. Regiment. 2. Life-Guard. 3. Lieut. Gen. Regiment. 4. Com. Gen. Regiment. 5. Col. Whaleyes Reg. 6. Col. Riches Reg. 7. Col. Fleetwoods Reg. 8. Col. Harisons Reg. 9. Col. Twisldens Reg. of Horse 1. Gen. Regiment. 2. Col. Sir Hardresse Wallers Reg. 3. Col. Lamberts Reg. 4. Col. Rainsboroughs Regiment. 5. Col. Overtons Reg. 6. Col. Lilburns Reg. 7. Col. Backsters Reg. Of foot.

Bear, Edmond.

January 1647

[2], 14 p.The words "1. Gen. Regiment. 2. Life-Guard. .. 9. Col. Twisldens Reg." bracketed together,...

All worthy commanders, officers, souldiers, citizens and inhabitants of London, and places adjoyning, who have in any kind or measure assisted the Parliament in the late or present warre, and do still cordially desire the freedom of peace of the Common-wealth, and therein, your own safety and proprietie.

1 sheet ([1] p.)Imprint from Wing.Annotation on Thomason copy: "[J]uly. 15. 1648".Reproduction of th...

The foundations of freedome, vindicated: or, The reasons of VVilliam Ashurst Esquire, against the paper, stiled, The peoples agreement, examined and discussed.: Wherein it appeares, that the particulars proposed in the said paper, are no foundations of tyranny and slavery; nor destructive to religion, liberty, laws, and government, as is pretended: but foundations of freedome for this poore deluded and enslaved kingdome. / By William Cokayne, a wel-wisher to Englands freedomes; but an opposer of tyranny and oppression in any whomsoever.

Cokayne, William, fl. 1649.

January 1649

[2], 13, [1] p.A reply to: Ashhurst, William. Reasons against agreement with a late printed paper, i...

A declaration of the Armie concerning Lieut. Collonel John Lilburn; and their resolution to establish the people in all their just rights, liberties, priviledges, and freedomes. With the remonstrance, and petition, of the officers and souldiers, citizens and countrey-men, rich and poor; with all the distressed and oppressed people of England; to the Parliament. Together with their propositions and desires; and a gallant way propounded, for the taking off all taxes, a time prefixed; the uniting of all parties; the establishing of peace; and making trade free.

England and Wales. Army. aut

January 1652

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: The "2" in the imprint date has been crossed out and date altered t...

Reasons against agreement with a late printed paper, intituled Foundations of freedome, or, The agreement of the people whereby it doth appear that the particulars proposed in the said paper are not foundations of freedom but of tyranny and slavery to the people, being destructive to religion, laws, liberty, and government against our Covenant and Protestantism, and very dangerous and unsafe for the kingdome / by William Ashhurst.

Ashhurst, William, 1617-1680.

January 1659

14 p.Originally printed for Thomas Underhill in 1648.Reproduction of original in the Harvard Univers...

The free mans plea for freedom,: against the arbitrarie unwarrantable actions and proceedings of the apostate associates, commonly called by others, Levellers. VVherein is briefly discovered how unsutable they walke to common right and freedom, being more arbitrarie and tyrannicall then any they oppose, wanting only a power to exercise their crueltie. / By R.L. a member of the army.

R. L.

January 1648

[2], 13, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "May 18th".Reproduction of the original in the British L...

The resolution of the Army, concerning the King, Lords, Commons, and their solemn contract and engagement to be tendered to the people of England, upon the principles of common rights and freedom, and to stand firme, and remain unalterable for ever. With their remonstrance and proposals to the kingdome; shewing, what law and government they would have established and confirmed; which lawes and statutes, are ordered to be printed and published, to be read in all churches and chappels throughout the kingdome, in the presence of each respective congregation, and a copy thereof to be provided and kept by the ministers, church-wardens, or other officers of the said respective parishes.

England and Wales. Army.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Dec: 13".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

The priviledges of the people, or, Principles of common right and freedome, briefely laid open and asserted in two chapters.: I. Containing the distinct interests of king, Parliament and people; consisting in prerogative, priviledge and liberty (as they have formerly obtained in this nation.) II. Discovering the peoples right in choice, change, or regulation of governments or governours: together with the originall of kingly power, and other formes of government. / Propounded to the consideration, and published for the benefit of the people of England. By Jo. Warr.

Warr, John.

January 1649

[2], 11, [1] p.Variant (Wing W946): title page in another setting, probably earlier; line 2 reads "p...

Proposalls from nine regiaments of horse, and seven regiaments of foot, for a modell of an agreement of the people for a firme and present peace, upon grounds of common-right and freedome. As it was proposed by the agents of the five regiaments of horse; to be offered to the joynt concurrence of all the free commons of England. And since adhered to by the generall approbation of the Army. Novemb. 4. 1647. Imprimatur G.M.

January 1647

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

An alarum to the House of Lords: against their insolent usurpation of the common liberties, and rights of this nation. Manifested by them, in their present tyrannicall attempts against that worthy commoner, Lieutenant Col. John Lilburne, defendour of the faith, and of his countries freedoms, both by his words, deeds and suffereings, against all tyrants in the kingdome; whether black-coats, papists, kings, lords, &c.

Overton, Richard, fl. 1646.

January 1646

12 p.Attributed to Richard Overton by Wing.Place of publication from Wing.Annotation on Thomason cop...

Several proposals for peace & freedom, by an agreement of the people,: offered unto Commissary General Ireton for the concurrence of the Army, by the approbation and consent of many worthy persons of the Common Councel and others of the city of London, on the eleventh of this instant December, to be agreed unto, and subscribed by all the inhabitants of England & VVales.

Jubbes, John.
Ireton, Henry, 1611-1651.

December 1648

11, [1] p.Attributed to John Jubbes.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Englands settlement, upon the two solid foundations of the peoples civil and religious liberties.: Collected out of divers petitions, declarations, and remonstrances; wherein is discovered the general genius of the nation. By a well-wisher of the peace and happiness of the three nations.

Well-wisher of the peace and happiness of the three nations.

[2], 33, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Sept 12.".Reproduction of the original in the British L...

Magna charta containing that which is very much the sence and agreement of the good people of these nations, notwithstanding their differences relating to worship. Humbly tendered to those that are in eminent place, both in a civil and in a military capacity, and earnestly desired that it may be by them also (in this juncture of affaires) speedily concurred with, resolved upon, and vigorously prosecuted, for the escaping of the sadest, and for the enjoying of the joyfullest dayes and station, that England hath seen. By an unfeined lover of his countrys welfare, and a sincere promoter of the Common-wealth and just concernments of all men. As some further essay in order to a well grounded vnity, peace and settlement, of the poor shaken and shattered nations, upon that sure and durable foundation of righteousness, which will without doubt, according to the wise mans experience, not only establish, but exalt a nation.

J. C.

January 1659

1 sheet ([1] p.)Signed: J.C.Not in fact the Magna carta, but a demand that the liberties enjoyed und...

Vox plebis, or, The peoples out-cry against oppression, injustice, and tyranny.: Wherein the liberty of the subject is asserted, Magna Charta briefly but pithily expounded. Lieutenant Colonell Lilburne's sentence published and refuted. Committees arraigned, goalers condemned, and remedies provided.

Overton, Richard, fl. 1646.

[2], 68, [2] p.Attributed to Richard Overton by Wing.[2] p. at end = "The publisher to the reader", ...

Severall proposals for the generall good of the Common-wealth.: With the grounds and reasons thereof. Seriously propounded out of a reall desire of a firm establishment of the peace and liberties of the Common-wealth.

January 1651

[2], 14 p.Annotations on Thomason copy: "feb. 19. 1650."; the last two numbers of the imprint date h...

An agreement of the people for a firme and present peace, upon grounds of common-right and freedome;: as it was proposed by the agents of the five regiments of horse; and since by the generall approbation of the Army, offered to the joynt concurrence of all the free commons of England. The names of the regiments which have already appeared for the case, of The case of the Army truly stated, and for this present agreement, viz. 1. Gen. Regiment. 2. Life-Guard. 3. Lieut. Gen. Regiment. 4. Com. Gen. Regiment. 5. Col. Whaleyes Reg. 6. Col. Riches Reg. 7. Col. Fleetwoods Reg. 8. Col. Harisons Reg. 9. Col. Twisldens Reg. of Horse 1. Gen. Regiment. 2. Col. Sir Hardresse Wallers Reg. 3. Col. Lamberts Reg. 4. Col. Rainsboroughs Regiment. 5. Col. Overtons Reg. 6. Col. Lilburns Reg. 7. Col. Backsters Reg. Of foot.

Bear, Edmond.

January 1647

[2], 14 p.The words "1. Gen. Regiment. 2. Life-Guard. .. 9. Col. Twisldens Reg." bracketed together,...

All worthy commanders, officers, souldiers, citizens and inhabitants of London, and places adjoyning, who have in any kind or measure assisted the Parliament in the late or present warre, and do still cordially desire the freedom of peace of the Common-wealth, and therein, your own safety and proprietie.

1 sheet ([1] p.)Imprint from Wing.Annotation on Thomason copy: "[J]uly. 15. 1648".Reproduction of th...

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