English Language Collections

Little, Richard, fl. 1645-1646, editor.  ●  Mercurius academicvs Tenth week (16-21 Feb 1646)  ●  -1646

Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo.  ●  A worke of the predestination of saints wrytten by the famous doctor S. Augustine byshop of Carthage, and translated out of Latin into Englysshe, by Nycolas Lesse, Londoner. Item, another worke of the sayde Augustyne, entytuled, Of the vertue of perseueraunce to thend, translated by the sayd. N.L.  ●  1

Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo.  ●  Certaine sermons of Sainte Augustines translated out of Latyn, into Englishe, by Thomas Paynell.  ●  1

Bale, John, 1495-1563.  ●  The actes of Englysh votaryes comprehendynge their vnchast practyses and examples by all ages, from the worldes begynnynge to thys present yeare, collected out of their owne legendes and chronycles by Iohan Bale. ...  ●  1

Christopherson, John, d. 1558.  ●  An exhortation to all menne to take hede and beware of rebellion wherein are set forth the causes, that commonlye moue men to rebellion, and that no cause is there, that ought to moue any man there vnto. With a discourse of the miserable effectes, that ensue thereof, and of the wretched ende, that all rebelles comme to, moste necessary to be redde in this seditiouse [and] troublesome tyme, made by Iohn Christoferson. At the ende whereof are ioyned two godlye prayers, one for the Quenes highnes, verye conuenient to be sayd dayly of all her louing and faythfull subiectes, and an other for the good [and] quiete estate of the whole realme. Read the whole, and then iudge.  ●  1

City of London (England).  ●  The lawes of the markette.  ●  1

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  A replication of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament to His Maiesties last answer sent by the Right Honourable the Earle of Holland.  ●  1

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  Divers questions upon His Majesties last answer, concerning the militia, resolved upon by both Houses of Parliament.  ●  1

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  Divers questions upon His Majesties last answer, concerning the militia, resolved upon by both Houses of Parliament.  ●  1

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.  ●  Die Lunæ, 29 Novemb. 1647. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that on the next Lords day being the fifth day of December, publique thanks be given to Almighty God ...  ●  1

England and Wales. Sovereign (1553-1558 : Mary I)  ●  A proclamation set forth by the Kyng and Quenes most excellent maiesties with thaduice of theyr most honorable counsayle of certeyne moneyes and coynes of fyne gold fine sylver with the valuation of the same, newlye set forth by theyr highnesse  ●  1

Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.  ●  Tvvo letters the one from his Excellencie, Robert Earl of Essex, to Anthony Nicoll, Esquire, a member of the House of Commons : the other from VVarwick-castle to Sir Samuel Luke at his quarters, concerning the state of the city of Gloucester.  ●  1

Goeurot, Jean.  ●  The regiment of life, whereunto is added a treatise of the pestilence, with the boke of children, newly corrected and enlarged by T. Phayre  ●  1

H. T.  ●  A glorious victorie obtained by Sir William Waller, and Sir William Balfoure, against the Lord Hoptons forces, neere Alsford, on Fryday last March 29 beeing an exact relation of the whole manner of the fight ... wherein the Lord Hoptons forces were routed ... : with the names of severall commanders and officers of note, which were then taken prisoners / sent in a letter from an intelligent officer in the armie to his friend in London ; with a true coppie of the thanksgiving for the same, appointed to bee read in all churches about London on the Lords day, March 31.  ●  1

Harward, Simon, fl. 1572-1614.  ●  The danger of discontentment intreated of in a sermon preached at Crowhurst in Surrey the ninth of Iuly 1598. By Simon Harward.  ●  1

Hitchcock, Robert, Captain.  ●  A pollitique platt for the honour of the Prince, the greate profite of the publique state, relief of the poore, preseruation of the riche, reformation of roges and idle persones, and the wealthe of thousandes that knowes not howe to liue. Written for an Newyeres gift to Englande, and the inhabitantes thereof: by Robert Hitchcok late of Cauersfeelde in the countie of Buckyngham Gentleman  ●  1

Marshall, George, poet.  ●  A compendious treatise in metre declaring the firste originall of sacrifice, and of the buylding of aultares and churches, and of the firste receauinge of the Christen fayth here in Englande by G.M.  ●  1

Morgan, Sylvanus, 1620-1693.  ●  Heraldry epitomiz'd and its reason essay'd / by Silvanus Morgan...  ●  1

Nowell, Alexander, 1507?-1602.  ●  A true report of the disputation or rather priuate conference had in the Tower of London, with Ed. Campion Iesuite, the last of August. 1581. Set downe by the reuerend learned men them selues that dealt therein. VVhereunto is ioyned also a true report of the other three dayes conferences had there with the same Iesuite. Which nowe are thought meete to be published in print by authoritie  ●  1

Peters, Hugh, 1598-1660.  ●  Several propositions presented to the members of the Honourable House of Commons, by Mr. Peters, Minister of the Gospell of Jesus Christ; concerning the Presbyterian ministers of this kingdome. With a discovery of two great plots against the Parliament of England: the first, by the Queen, and the English runagadoes in France. The second, by the Lord Hopton, Col. Cartwright, and divers others in the island of Jarsey. Also, a declaration of His Highnesse the Prince of Wales in France.  ●  1

Scotland. Parliament.  ●  The Scotts declaration, in answer to the declaration, sent unto them by their commissioners now at London, from the honourable Houses of Parliament of England: expressing their care to prevent the effusion of Christian blood; and their affections to reformation both to kirk and state. Ordered by the Lords and Commons, that this be forthwith printed and published, H. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. Dom: Com  ●  1

Smythe, John, Sir, ca. 1534-1607.  ●  Certain discourses, vvritten by Sir Iohn Smythe, Knight: concerning the formes and effects of diuers sorts of weapons, and other verie important matters militarie, greatlie mistaken by diuers of our men of warre in these daies; and chiefly, of the mosquet, the caliuer and the long-bow; as also, of the great sufficiencie, excellencie, and wonderful effects of archers: with many notable examples and other particularities, by him presented to the nobilitie of this realme, published for the benefite of this his natiue countrie of England  ●  1

Stubbes, Phillip.  ●  The anatomie of abuses contayning a discouerie, or briefe summarie of such notable vices and imperfections, as now raigne in many Christian countreyes of the worlde: but (especiallie) in a verie famous ilande called Ailgna: together, with most fearefull examples of Gods iudgementes, executed vpon the wicked for the same, aswell in Ailgna of late, as in other places, elsewhere. Verie godly, to be read of all true Christians, euerie where: but most needefull, to be regarded in Englande. Made dialogue-wise, by Phillip Stubbes. Seene and allowed, according to order.  ●  1

T. M.  ●  Mensa lubrica Mongom. illustrissimo domino dno. Edwardo Baroni de Cherbury [by] T.M.  ●  1

A catalogue of all the names of the prisoners taken at the raising of the siege at Nampwitch, by that valiant commander, Sir Thomas Fairfaxe, and the Lancashire and Cheshire forces; under his command being a true copy of the list presented to his Excellency, and by his Excellency presented to both Houses of Parliament, the first of February. 1643. Together with a notable defeat given by Collonell Massy, to the enemy at Shepstow the 24. of Ianuary, 1643. Both appointed to be printed and published.  ●  1

Bullord, John.  ●  An excellent collection of books, consisting of fathers, historians, philologists, of Aldus, Stephanus, and other the best editors: with near a compleat set of all the common and statute law books of this kingdom of the exactest editions. Also a curious collection of modern English books in all volumes. The library of an eminent serjeant at law, lately deceased. Which will be sold by auction of Toms Coffee-house, adjoyning to Ludgate, on Monday the 2d. of July, 1694 and the days following, beginning at three in the afternoon. By John Bullord. Conditions of sale. 1. The bidder is the buyer, 2. The books for ought we know are perfect; if any appear otherwise before they are taken away, the buyer has his choice of taking or leaving them ... Catalogues may be had gratis at Mr. Hargraves in Holburn, Mr. Partridge at Charing cross. bookseller;; [sic] Mr. Goodwins in Fleet-street and at the place of sale, ...  ●  2

Cartwright, William, 1611-1643, attributed name.  ●  The game at chesse. A metaphoricall discourse shewing the present estate of this kingdome. The kings, the queenes, the bishops, the knights, the rooks, the pawns. The knights signifie the high Court of Parliament; the rookes, the cavaleers.  ●  2

Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.  ●  The transactions of several matters between Lieut: Gen: Cromwel and the Scots, for surrendring the towns of Bervvick, Carlisle, and all other garisons belonging to the kingdom of England. Together with the reason of Lieut: Gen: Cromwels entring the Kingdom of Scotland to assist the marquis of Argyle. Die Jovis, 28 Septembr. 1648. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that the extracts of the letters of the committee at Derby-house to Lieut: General Cromwel, and the whole dispatch from Lieut: General Cromwel now reported, and the votes thereupon, be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  2

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  A declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, for the Kings Majesties speedy coming to London. Die Sabbathi, ultimo Julii, 1647.  ●  2

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  An ordinance, made by the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled, for the better and more speedy execution, of the late ordinance of the 29. of November, 1642.  ●  2

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  Die Martis, 19 August. 1645. An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, for the setting forth ships of warre, for the more secure fishing for herring the next season.  ●  2

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)  ●  His Maiesties answer to the last message and resolution of both Houses of Parliament concerning the militia and the Prince, 2 March 1641  ●  2

Foster, Henry.  ●  A true and exact relation of the marchings of the two regiments of the trained-bands of the city of London being the red blevv regiments, as also of the three regiments of the auxiliary forces the blew, red, and orange who marched forth for the reliefe of the city of Glocester from August by Henry Foster ...  ●  2

G. S.  ●  A True relation of the sad passages between the two armies in the west shewing the perfidious breach of articles by the Kings partie : their horrid crueltie offered to the Lord Generals souldiers in their march from Foy as it is certified by severall letters under the hands of judicious godly men : commanders in the army who were themselves eye-witnesses and patient sufferers in all these cruelties herein expressed / published by G. S.  ●  2

H. R.  ●  Exploits discovered, in a declaration of some more proceedings of Serjeant Major Chudley, generall of the forces under the Earle of Stamford: against Sir Ralph Hopton. Fully relating the great overthrow given to him. As it was sent in a letter from Exon, (Aprill 29.) to a man of note in London. Also a briefe rehersall of the severall victories, which the enemy, (to all their great discouragement), hath of late received by the Parliament forces.  ●  2

Higden, Ranulf, d. 1364.  ●  Prolicionycion [sic]  ●  2

Reynolds, Robert, ca. 1601-1661?  ●  The True state and condition of the kingdom of Ireland sent to the House of Commons from their committee there whose names are signed thereto viz. Robert Reynolds, Robert Goodwyn, both members of the said House : also the true relation of the great victory the Protestants in that kingdom lately had against the rebels there : sent in a letter by Sir Richard Greenvill to the said committee who hath since commended it to the House of Commons : together with a letter from Sir John Chicester of great consequence, to Sir John Clotworthy a member of the said House / all which are appointed by the House of Commons to be printed to prevent false copies : and for the true satisfaction of all His Majesties loving subjects.  ●  2

Rudyerd, Benjamin, Sir, 1572-1658.  ●  A speech delivered in Parliament by Sir Benjamin Rudyard  ●  2

A new and usefull invention for light very beneficial by sea and land  ●  2

The examination, confession, triall, and execution, of Joane Williford, Joan Cariden, and Jane Hott: who were executed at Feversham in Kent, for being witches, on Munday the 29 of September, 1645. Being a true copy of their evill lives and wicked deeds, taken by the Major of Feversham and jurors for the said inquest. With the examination and confession of Elizabeth Harris, not yet executed. All attested under the hand of Robert Greenstreet, major of Feversham.  ●  2

Church of England. Diocese of London. Bishop (1621-1628 : Montaigne)  ●  George, by the diuine prouidence, Bishop of London, to all and singuler archdeacons, deanes, and their officials, parsons, vicars, curates, churchwardens; and to all other ecclesiasticall officers and ministers, within my Diocesse of London, and the seuerall parishes thereof, greeting Whereas letters haue been lately addressed vnto me, from the most Reuerend Father in God, the Lord Archbishop of Canterburie his Grace, recommending ... the publication of a discourse written by Captaine Richard Whitbourne, concerning New-found-land ...  ●  3

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  A declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, for the appeasing and quieting of all unlawfull tumults and insurrections in the severall counties of England and dominion of Wales. / Die Veneris 2 Septemb. 1642. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this declaration shall be forthwith printed, and afterwards published in all market-townes, parish-churches, and chappels, within the kingdome of England and dominion of Wales, and especially in the county of Essex. ; J. Brown cler. Parliamentorum.  ●  3

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.  ●  To the honourable House of Commons assembled in Parliament the humble petition of the ministers of the county of Hertford, concerning church-government.  ●  3

L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704.  ●  Considerations and proposals in order to the regulation of the press together with diverse instances of treasonous, and seditious pamphlets, proving the necessity thereof / by Roger L'Estrange.  ●  3

Lloyd, Lodowick, fl. 1573-1610.  ●  An epitaph vpon the death of the honorable, syr Edward Saunders Knight, Lorde cheefe Baron of the Exchequer, who dyed the. 19. of Nouember. 1576  ●  3

Marshall, Stephen, 1594?-1655.  ●  A most true and succinct relation of the late battell neere Kineton in VVarwick-shire expressed in a letter from that godly and reverend divine Master Stephen Marshall, to his friend a worthy Member of the Honourable House of Commons.  ●  3

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.  ●  A letter sent to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, of the fight between His Excellency's the Lord Fairfax forces at Maidstone, and the Kentish forces, June 1. 1648. Printed by the command of William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons.  ●  3

Somerset, William Seymour, Duke of, 1588-1660.  ●  New plots discovered against the Parliament and the peace of the kingdome in two letters, the one sent from the Marquis of Hartford to Sir Ralph Hopton the other sent from Sir Ralph Hopton to the said Marquis : also an exact relation of the treachery of Master Mountague kinsman to the Lord Privie Seale who, notwithstanding His Excellence had commanded the contrary, delivered Banbury to the cavaliers without resistance : also declaring how the Kings Maiesty in his owne person caused the inhabitants to be disarmed, imprisoning the baylisse and other well-affected persons.  ●  3

T. L.  ●  Comfortable nevves from Breda, in a letter to a person of honour.  ●  3

Waller, Edmund, 1606-1687.  ●  A speech made by Master Waller esquire in the honourable House of Commons concerning episcopacie whether it should be committed or rejected.  ●  3

Whetstone, George, 1544?-1587?  ●  An heptameron of ciuill discourses Containing: the Christmasse exercise of sundrie well courted gentlemen and gentlewomen. In whose behauiours, the better sort, may see, a represe[n]tation of thier own vertues: and the inferiour, may learne such rules of ciuil gouernme[n]t, as wil rase out the blemish of their basenesse: wherin, is renowned, the vertues, of a most honourable and braue mynded gentleman. And herein, also, as it were in a mirrour the vnmaried may see the defectes whiche eclipse the glorie of mariage: and the wel maried, as in a table of housholde lawes, may cull out needefull preceptes to establysh their good fortune. A worke, intercoursed with ciuyll pleasure, to reaue tediousnesse from the reader: and garnished with morall noates to make it profitable, to the regarder. The reporte, of George Whetstone. Gent.  ●  3

Salutis cuique suae certa sunt inditia ; Magici, sive noceant, sive iuuent, verbo Dei notantur, damnantur  ●  3

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  An ordinance for the bettter [sic] raysing and levying of marinors, saylors and others for the present guarding of the seas, and necessary defence of the realme and other His Majesties dominions. Die Veneris 3. Die Feb. 1642.  ●  4

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  An ordinance for the bettter [sic] raysing and levying of marinors, saylors and others for the present guarding of the seas, and necessary defence of the realme and other His Majesties dominions. Die Veneris 3. Die Feb. 1642.  ●  4

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  Die Iovis. 23. Martii. 1643. It is this day ordered by [the] Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that no person or persons whatsoever, doe at any time from henceforth buy, sell, or take to pawn or exchange any horse, horses, muskets carabines, ...  ●  4

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  Die Martis, 2. Sept. 1645. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that Friday next come fortnight shall be a day appointed for publique humiliation through all the Parliaments quarters; to be humbled for the miseries of Scotland; and to desire Gods blessing upon the army under Sir Thomas Fairfax: and for ceasing of the plague in the kingdoms of England and Scotland. Jo: Brown, Cleric. Parliamentorum. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  4

England and Wales. Sovereign (1553-1558 : Mary I)  ●  A proclamation touching coygnes  ●  4

Mussell, Francis.  ●  The prisonsers observation by way of complaint.  ●  4

R. C. (Richard Crane)  ●  God's zeal thundered forth, against all those magistrates, bishops, priests and people of this city of London, who have deserted their brethren in this day of sore calamity.  ●  4

Roe, Thomas, Sir, 1581?-1644.  ●  The coppy of two letters from Sr. Thomas Rowe Lord Embassador Extraordinary for His Majesty in Germany. One to the Earle of Holland. The other to Mr. Edward Waller, one of the Members of the House of Commons. Concerning the French Embassadors accusation against him in the House of Peeres.  ●  4

A true relation of the proceeings [sic] of the Scotch army since their advance from Nottingham untill 30. Iuly 1645. Exprest in a letter from the Lord Generalls quarters. Published by authority.  ●  4

Brereton, William, Sir, 1604-1661.  ●  Sir William Breretons letter sent to the Honoble William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons. Concerning all the passages and treaties of the siege and taking of the city of Chester· And by Mr. Speaker appointed to be printed and published. With a most exact declaration of Chesters enlargement after three yeers bondage, set forth by Nathanael Lancaster, chaplein to the Cheshire forces.  ●  5

Chambers, John, 17th cent.  ●  A True relation of the transaction of the commands of both Houses of Parliament in the execution of the militia in the county of Leichester by the Right Honourable Henry Earle of Stamford, lord lieutenant of the said county, the honourable the Lord Ruthen, Sir Arthur Haselrigge Knight, deputy lieutenants, and others subservient to the same commands performed in the towne and county of Leichester aforesaid, before and upon Wednesday the two and twentieth of June 1642 : with the votes of both Houses of Parliament, dissanuling His Majesties illegall Commission of Aray.  ●  5

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  The King of Denmarks resolvtion concerning Charles, King of Great Britain wherin is declared his determination for the setting forth of a fleet towards England, wherein the Lord Digbie, M. Piercy and Secretary Windebank are present being now ready to lance forth : read in the audience of both Houses of Parliament, June 29 : with the copy of a letter which was read in the Dutch church on Sunday last being the 3 of Iuly, concerning the escape which the Queen would have made from Holland to Yorke, unknown to the states and the Parliaments resolution concerning the L. Strange.  ●  5

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.  ●  The copy of a vvarrant from the Kings most Excellent Majestie, directed unto the high-sheriffe of the county of York for summoning of all gentlemen and others, being Protestants, who are charged with horses for His Majesties service, or have listed themselves to attend personally for His Majesties security; to make their appearance at York on Thursday the seventh of July, 1642.  ●  5

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.  ●  To the Honorable, the Commons assembled in Parliament the humble petition of divers gentlemen, ministers, and well-affected inhabitants in the county of Somerset, ...  ●  5

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.  ●  A second letter from the right honourable the Lord Fairfax, of his late prosperous proceedings against the Earle of New-castle, and his popish army in Yorke-shire. Presented to the Parliament, and read in both houses, on Wensday the 4. of January. 1642. With an order of the Lords and Commons, that if any of the trained-bands within the city of London, Westminster, or the county of Middlesex; shall neglect to repaire to their colours as often as they shall be required, they shall suffer two days impisonment [sic] or else pay five shillings for the offence. Die Mercurii 4. Ian. 1642. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter and order shall be forthwith printed and published. J. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.  ●  5

Gifford, A.  ●  Exceeding good nevvs from Nottingham, and Yorkeshire. Being a true relation of all that hath passed there since the removing of the army from Beverly to Nottingham. VVith the number of arms and ammunition that is carried to the common hall in Yorke. Being sent in a letter from Mr. Gifford to a private friend in London.  ●  5

Harvard College (1636-1780)  ●  Spectatissimis integritate et syncera religione, virtute et sapientia viris plurimum observandis, D. Johanni Winthropo; cæterisque confoederatarum Nov-Angliæ Coloniarum gubernatoribus et magistratibus vigilantissimis: una cum reverendissimis, doctissimis, et pietate ornatissimis ecclesarum presbyteris: omnibus denique tàm in veteri, quàm in Nov-Angliâ literarum literatorum fautoribus benignissimis, theses has philologicas philosophicas, quas aspirante numine præside Henrico Dunstero, publicè in Collegio Harvardino, pro virili defendere conabuntur, (quorum hic nomina subscribuntur) adolescentes D.D.D.Q. Johannes Alcocus. Johannes Brocus. Georgius Stirkus. Nathanael Whitus.  ●  5

Lanquet, Thomas, 1521-1545.  ●  An epitome of chronicles Conteyninge the whole discourse of the histories as well of this realme of England, as al other cou[n]treys, with the succession of their kinges, the time of their reigne, and what notable actes they did ... gathered out of most probable auctours. Firste by Thomas Lanquet, from the beginning of the worlde to the incarnacion of Christe, secondely to the reigne of our soueraigne lord king Edward the sixt by Thomas Cooper, and thirdly to the reigne of our soueraigne Ladye Quene Elizabeth, by Robert Crowley. Anno. 1559.  ●  5

T. C.  ●  A True and exact relation of the proceedings of His Majesties army in Cheshire, Shropshire and Worstershire together with what hath happened to the late Lord Strange now Earl of Derby, before Manchester : with the resolution of the town to oppose him and the number of men which were slain.  ●  5

Tyndale, William, d. 1536.  ●  The souper of the Lorde wher vnto, that thou mayst be the better prepared and suerlyer enstructed: haue here firste the declaracion of the later parte of the .6. ca. of S. Joha[n], beginninge at the letter C. the fowerth lyne before the crosse, at these wordis: merely were. [et]c wheryn incidently M. Moris letter agenst Johan Frythe is confuted.  ●  5

Ab ecclesiastico iudice arbitrante in commissione administrationis bonorum ab intestato decedentium non licet appellare ... ; Sola poenitentia infirmatur testamentum ...  ●  5

Die Lunae, 3⁰ April, 1643 a letter from Sir John Hotham from Hull, of the first of this April instant, expressing Sir Hugh Cholmley's deserting the Parliament ...  ●  5

Zachary, Thomas, d. 1686.  ●  A few words in tenderness to the well-meaning professors, suiting the present season [by] Thomas Zachary.  ●  5

Brereton, William, Sir, 1604-1661.  ●  Sir William Breretons letter concerning the surrender of the city of Chester for the Parliament: together with the articles agreed on betwixt both parties, and the commissioners names. Sent in a letter to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, and appointed to be forthwith printed and published  ●  6

Breton, Nicholas, 1545?-1626?  ●  A floorish vpon fancie As gallant a glose vpon so triflinge a text, as euer was written. Compiled by N.B. Gent. To which are annexed, manie pretie pamphlets, for pleasant heads to passe away idle time withal. By the same authour.  ●  6

Di Sofi, Antonio.  ●  Fearfull prodigies in Italy, seene neere the citie of Rome, in the aire, between the Castle Angelo and the Vatican as it was sent in a letter by a merchant of good credit living in Ligorne to Seignior Torriano, an Italian here resident in London, and by him faithfully translated into English.  ●  6

Dyott, Richard, Sir, d. 1659.  ●  Litchfield to be surrendred, together with all the ordnance, arms, and ammunition as also, the names of the commissioners appointed by Sir Thomas Tidsley, governour, on the one party, and the Right Honourable Sir William Brereton on the other party, for the resigning up of the said garrison to the obedience of king and Parliament : likevvise, the gallant proceedings of His Excellencie, Sir Thomas Fairfaxes forces at VVorcester, since the coming up of the additionall regiments, both of horse and foot.  ●  6

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  A declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, fully pardoning divers officers and souldiers of horse who have lately been and still are in mutiny if they shall returne to their duty before the fifteenth day of this moneth. But if they shall continue in their mutiny, they shall be proceeded against as traytors, and enemies to the Common-wealth, and are to expect severe punishment: Die Mercurii, 5 Martii. 1644.  ●  6

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  Die Sabbati 4⁰ Junij, 1642. It is this day ordered by the Lords and Commons in Parliament, that the deputy-lieutenants of the severall and respective counties within the kingdom of England, and dominion of Wales, ...  ●  6

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  Die martis, 4 April. 1648. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that Mr. Greenhil and Mr. Pocock, treasurers of Chirst Church, do out of the nine thousand and one hundred pounds reserved out of the moneys at Goldsmiths-hall for indigent persons,...  ●  6

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.  ●  Die Sabbati 28. Ianua: 1642. An order made by the Commons assembled in Parliament, concerning the rate of coales.  ●  6

Gwyn, H.  ●  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.  ●  6

Hare, Francis, 1671-1740.  ●  Posita dubitatione cartesiana certa veritatis norma habèri non potest  ●  6

Harvard College (1636-1780)  ●  Amplissimis consultissimis et multifaria virtute ornatissimis viris D. Johanni Winthropo, cæterisque summis rerum Nov-Anglicarum administratoribus præfectisque dignissimis, perinde ac venerandis quibusque ecclesiarum presbyteris singulari pietate et eruditione varia clarissimis theologis: quinetiam omnibus in utrâque Angliâ musarum pariter ac musicolarum mecænatibus humanissimis, theses hasce philologicas philosophicas, quibus, annuente Deo, præside Henrico Dunstero, publicè in Collegio Harvardino propugnandis suum navabunt operam (devotissimæ observantiæ et gratitudinis ergo) artium liberalium candidati adolescentes M.D.D.D.  ●  6

Hawkins, Thomas, 17th cent.  ●  A true and perfect relation of the proceedings at Manchester from Snnday [sic] the 25 of September to Sonday the second of October MDCXLIJ wherein is related six severall battels fought by the inhabitants of Manchester with two thousand men against the Lord Strange now Earle of Derby and the Lord Rivers with 3000 horse and foor [sic] describing the number that was slain on both sides in each battle : declared in a letter sent / from Mr. Thomas Hawkins to Mr. Erbie ...  ●  6

Palmer, Charles, 1663?-1734.  ●  'Tis humbly proposed to the honourable House of Commons, for raising 368000 l. per an. in lieu of the duties on glass-wares, tobacco-pipes, and stone and earthen-wares; and to supply the want of about six hundred thousand pounds, by fall of the wine bill. Viz.  ●  6

Parsons, William, Sir, 1570?-1650.  ●  A copy of a commission under the Great Seale of Ireland, granted by the Right Honorable Sir William Parsons Knight and Barronet, and Sir John Borlase Knight, Lords Justices of that kingdom: for disarming all papists in and about the city of Dublin, and restraining the accesse of any suspitious persons unto the said city, and for the preservation of the same in safety and good order.  ●  6

Reynolds, John, d. 1693?  ●  A catalogue of curious books in divinity, history, physick, mathematicks, travels, voyages, with other scarce and valuable books : being the library of ... Mr. John Reynolds, (lately deceased), will be sold by auction (or who bids most) at Guild-hall Coffee-house, by Guild-hall, on Wednesday the sixth day of this instant December, 1693, beginning at three a clock in the afternoon ... / by Joseph Shelton.  ●  6

A declaration and motive of the persons trusted, usually meeting at Salters Hall in Breadstreet to all well affected persons in the severall parishes within London, and the parts adjacent, for contributing the value of a meale weekly, towards the forming of some regiments of voluntiers, to be payd during these times of danger.  ●  6

Two letters from Rotterdam dated July 1, 4, stilo novo, 1642 : wherin is discovered a most divelish and desperate designe contrived by the Lord Digby, Captaine Hide, Sir Lewis Daves, Mr. Iermin, Mr. Percy, and other fugitive traytors in those parts, against the Parliament of England : with the names of the ships, number of men, armes, ordnance, bullets, powder, and match, with other ammunition now in readinesse, to be transported into the north : also, the names of the most eminent persons which are to come over in the aforesaid ships : and divers other matters of extraordinary note and consequence.  ●  6

Zárate, Agustin de, b. 1514.  ●  The discouerie and conquest of the prouinces of Peru, and the nauigation in the South Sea, along that coast And also of the ritche mines of Potosi.  ●  6

Bourchier, John, Sir, d. 1660.  ●  Die Lunæ 6 Junii, 1642. The copy of a letter sent from Sir Jo: Bourchier, to Sir Thomas Barrington Knight and baronet, from York  ●  7

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  An ordinance of the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled Prohibiting the importation of whale-oyle, fins, or gils, but by ships set forth from hence, and by English subjects. Die Martis 6. Maii. 1645.  ●  7

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  The humble desires and propositions of the Lords and Commons in Parliament tendered to His Majestie, Feb. 1 and His Maiesties gracious answer and propositions, Febr. 3, 1642 [i.e. 1643].  ●  7

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.  ●  Die veneris, 6 Julii, 1649. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that VVednesday next come three weeks be set apart and appointed for a day of publique fasting ...  ●  7

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.  ●  The humble proposals and desires of His Excellency the Lord Fairfax, and of the general councel of officers, in order to a speedy prosecution of justice, and the settlement formerly propounded by them  ●  7

Falkland, Lucius Cary, Viscount, 1610?-1643.  ●  A letter sent from the Lord Falkland principal secretarie to His Majestie vnto the Right Honourable Henry Earle of Cumberland at York Sept. 30, 1642 concerning the late conflict before Worcester with the state of His Majesties armie now at Shrewsbury : together with His Majesties speech to the Gentry and Freeholders of the county of Salop, Septemb. 28, 1642.  ●  7

L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704.  ●  Truth and loyalty vindicated from the reproches [sic] and clamours of Mr. Edward Bagshaw together with a further discovery of the libeller himself, and his seditious confederates / by Roger L'Estrange.  ●  7