Diary of Thomas Burton, Esq., Member in the Parliaments of Oliver and Richard Cromwell, from 1656 to 1659: Now First Published from the Original Autograph Manuscript. With an Introduction, Containing an Account of the Parliament of 1654; from the Journal of Guibon Goddard, Esq. M.P., Also Now First Printed, Volume 3Henry Colburn, 1828 - Great Britain |
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... considering the great and unex- pected change which it hath pleased the all - disposing hand of God to make in the midst of us . I can assure you , that if things had been according to your own fears , and the hopes of our enemies , it ...
... considering the great and unex- pected change which it hath pleased the all - disposing hand of God to make in the midst of us . I can assure you , that if things had been according to your own fears , and the hopes of our enemies , it ...
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... consider of the secu- ring of our peace against those , who , we all know , are , and ever will be , our implacable enemies . What the means of doing this are , I shall refer unto you . This I can assure you , that the armies of England ...
... consider of the secu- ring of our peace against those , who , we all know , are , and ever will be , our implacable enemies . What the means of doing this are , I shall refer unto you . This I can assure you , that the armies of England ...
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... consider of those returns , where more than ought to be are returned for one place , and make their report thereof speedily to the House . Resolved , that all such as will question any elections now already returned , shall do the same ...
... consider of those returns , where more than ought to be are returned for one place , and make their report thereof speedily to the House . Resolved , that all such as will question any elections now already returned , shall do the same ...
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... consider- ed . 3dly , That all Petitions shall be received by the Committee , and marked as they were received , and shall be proceeded in , and reported in the same order as they were marked , that men might the better know how to ...
... consider- ed . 3dly , That all Petitions shall be received by the Committee , and marked as they were received , and shall be proceeded in , and reported in the same order as they were marked , that men might the better know how to ...
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... so well versed in the affairs of Europe , as to be reckoned no small politician . " See Dr. Calamy's Account , ( 1713 , ) p . 22 . business , considering that it was of the last Parliament 18 [ FEB . 1 , PARLIAMENTARY DIARY .
... so well versed in the affairs of Europe , as to be reckoned no small politician . " See Dr. Calamy's Account , ( 1713 , ) p . 22 . business , considering that it was of the last Parliament 18 [ FEB . 1 , PARLIAMENTARY DIARY .
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Page 540 - ... a kind of still roar or loud whisper. It is the great exchange of all discourse, and no business whatsoever but is here stirring and a-foot. It is the synod of all pates politick, jointed and laid together in most serious posture, and they are not half so busy at the parliament.