Two manuscripts concerning the concept of parliament., 17th century.
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
(i) A transcript of ‘The several opinions of sundry learned Antiquaries: viz. Mr Justice Doddridge, Mr Agar [sic], Francis Tate, William Canden [sic] and Joseph Holland. Touching the High Court of Parliament in England’, published by Doddridge’s nephew (folio 1);
(ii) ‘A Dialogue betweene Philoleutheros [sic] a Lover of Libertie or a Parliament Man: and Philopolites a Lover of his Countrie, or motives to induce an Annuall P[ar]liam[en]t' (folio 58).
Dates
- Creation: 17th century.
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Extent
95 Leaves ; Quarto.
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: Undetermined
Arrangement
iv + 91 folios.
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