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1 December 1645 -- Petition of Sir Henry Mildemay, of Moulsham, cousin and heir to Robert, late Earl of Sussex, Lord Fitzwalter. Prays to be heard upon his claim to the barony of Fitzwalter. Lords Journals, VIII. 18. In extenso.

1 December 1645 -- Draft ordinance for the repayment of money raised and disbursed in the counties of the Eastern Association, in resisting the mischievous designs of the enemy. Lords Journals, VIII. 18. In extenso.

1 December 1645 -- Draft ordinance to clear John Anderson of his delinquency. Lords Journals, VIII. 19. In extenso.

1 December 1645 -- Draft ordinance to clear Thomas Brooker, of Byford, Hereford, of his delinquency. Lords Journals, VIII. 19. In extenso.

1 December 1645 -- Draft order appointing Phillip Jones. Governor of the Garrison of Swansea. Lords Journals, VIII. 19. In extenso.

1 December 1645 -- Draft order that Lieutenant-Colonel Lilborne be discharged of the fine set upon him by the Star Chamber. Lords Journals, VIII. 19. In extenso.

1 December 1645 -- Draft order appointing Edward Prychard Governor of the Town and Castle of Cardiff. Lords Journals, VIII. 19. In extenso.

2 December 1645 -- Draft order granting privilege to Sir Oliver Fleming, Master of the Ceremonies. Lords Journals, VIII. 21. In extenso.

2 December 1645 -- Draft order for the Committee for Privileges to meet.

3 December 1645 -- Petition of Dame Cicily Dowager De la Ware. Prays that the pension granted to her by King James for the great services done by her husband, Thomas Lord De la Ware in Virginia, may be continued. Lords Journals, VIII. 21. In extenso.

3 December 1645 -- Affidavit of Peter Frampton and Mr. John Stanley household chaplain to the Earl of Northumberland, respecting the serving of a subpæna upon Mr. Stanley. Lords Journals, VIII. 22. In extenso.

3 December 1645 -- Report of the examinations of William Harrison and others of words spoken by Thomas Howett and others against the Lords. (Jhannes' business.) Lords Journals, VIII. 23.

3 December 1645 -- Draft order for payment of £5,000 for raising forces for the garrison of Bristol, etc. Lords Journals, VIII. 22. In extenso.

3 December 1645 -- Draft order for payment of £50 for the burial of Mr. Carter. Lords Journals, VIII. 22. In extenso.

3 December 1645 -- Petition of Sir William Russell and others.

3 December 1645 -- Petition of Thomas Lenthall and others. Pray that no order may be made upon the petition of Sir William Russell and others, until petitioners have been heard by their counsel.

Annexed:

1 Petition of Thomas Lenthall and others. Pray that the cause may be dismissed out of the House. (Undated.)

4 December 1645 -- Draft ordinance granting pensions to the servants of the King's children. Lords Journals, VIII. 24. In extenso.

5 December 1645 -- Copy of letter from the Scotch Commissioners desiring supplies for their forces. Lords Journals, VIII. 29. In extenso.

5 December 1645 -- Copy of the Earl of Leven's account of the taking of Muscome Bridge. Lords Journals, VIII. 29. In extenso.

5 December 1645 -- Letter from the Scots Commissioners desiring alterations in certain expressions in the answer proposed to be sent to the King's letter. This letter is not mentioned in the journals, but is printed in extenso in the Parliamentary Register, vol. xiv., 194.

9 December 1645 -- Petition of Henry Wagstaffe, William Reynolds, and others, that were employed in the paving the old Palace, Westminster.

Annexed:

1 Copy of order referred to in preceding. 2 November 1642.

9 December 1645 -- Draft letter from Parliament in answer to Sir Thomas Glemham's letter, enclosing one from the King. Lords Journals, VIII. 32. In extenso.

9 December 1645 -- Request of Anne Blake that her petition against Mr. Rolfe and others may be dismissed, as they are agreed, and that the sequestration of the profits of the chirographer's office in Mr. Read's hands may be taken off.

10 December 1645 -- Draft order respecting the hearing of the cause between Stewart and De Franchi. Lords Journals, VIII. 33. In extenso.

Annexed:

1 Petition of Thomas Richards, linendraper.

2 Copy of order for protection of Walter Stewart from arrest whilst his cause is depending before the House. 20 June 1645. Lords Journals, VII. 440.

10 December 1645 -- Draft order giving power to Sir William Brereton to exercise martial law. Lords Journals, VIII. 33. In extenso.

10 December 1645 -- Draft order appointing Colonel Berkstead Governor of Reading. Lords Journals, VIII. 33. In extenso.

10 December 1645 -- Draft ordinance to clear the Earl of Devonshire of his delinquency. Lords Journals, VIII. 33. In extenso.

10 December 1645 -- Order to prevent riots in Hatfield Level. Lords Journals, VIII. 36. In extenso.

Annexed:

1 Draft of preceding.

2 Another draft.

3 Petition of the participants of the drainage of the Level of Hatfield Chace, and the places adjacent, in the counties of York, Lincoln, and Nottingham.

10 December 1645 -- Draft answer of the Parliament to the King's letter respecting the coming of his Commissioners with propositions for peace. Lords Journals, VIII. 36. In extenso.

10 December 1645 -- Another draft.

10 December 1645 -- Letter from the Parliament of Scotland at St. Andrew's to the Lords and Commons assembled in the Parliament of England.

11 December 1645 -- Draft order for payment of £20 to the messenger who brought the letters from Colonel Booth. Lords Journals, VIII. 37. In extenso.

11 December 1645 -- Draft order for the Committee of the Army to have the use of Sir William Bronkard's house. Lords Journals, VIII., 37. In extenso.

12 December 1645 -- Petition of Leicester Devereux, and Elizabeth, his wife, daughter, and heir of Sir William Withypoole, deceased.

12 December 1645 -- Petition of Colonel Edmund Jordan, late High Sheriff of the county of Surrey, now Deputy Lieutenant.

Annexed:

1 Report of the Committee for Surrey, to whom preceding petition was referred. 18 December 1645.

12 December 1645 -- Draft order for Edward Manwaringe, the younger, to be High Sheriff of Stafford. Lords Journals, VIII. 38. In extenso.

12 December 1645 -- Draft order for Sir Arthur Jenny to be High Sheriff of Suffolk. Lords Journals, VIII. 38. In extenso.

12 December 1645 -- Order for hearing the cause between Marmaduke Darell and William Drury. Lords Journals, VIII. 38.

12 December 1645 -- Paper from the Scots Commissioners, informing the Lords that they do not agree to the answer to the King's letter. Lords Journals, VIII. 39. In extenso.

12 December 1645 -- Another paper from Scots Commissioners, proposing an amendment, etc. Lords Journals, VIII. 40. In extenso.

Annexed:

1 Copy of their paper concerning the propositions for peace. Presented to the House, 15 August 1645. Lords Journals, VII. 539. In extenso.

13 December 1645 -- Message from the Commons for appointment of Sir Richard Bettenson, and others, as High Sheriffs of counties. Lords Journals, VIII. 40. In extenso.

13 December 1645 -- Order for appointment of Colonel Thomas Mitton, as High Sheriff of Salop. Lords Journals, VIII. 41. In extenso.

13 December 1645 -- Draft ordinance for payment of £2,000 for the forces of Lincoln, and Lynn. Lords Journals, VIII. 41. In extenso.

15 December 1645 -- Rough notes of proceedings on the hearing of the cause between Lord Grey of Warke and Mr. Finch, with reference to the distribution of the personal estate of the late Sir John Finch. Lords Journals, VIII. 41.

15 December 1645 -- Petition of William Jhannes. Prays that no further proceedings may be taken against the delinquents attached for contempt of an order made in petitioner's cause. Lords Journals, VIII. 41.

15 December 1645 -- Letter from Sir Thomas Glemham, at Oxford, to the Speaker of the House of Peers, pro tempore, enclosing letter from the King. Lords Journals, VIII. 44. In extenso. The King's letter is wanting, but is printed in extenso. Lords Journals, VIII. 46.

15 December 1645 -- Letter from Colonel Bridges, at Warwick Castle, to the Committee of both Kingdoms, with reference to the townsmen of Warwick doing garrison duty in the absence of the troops. Lords Journals, VIII. 47. In extenso.

16 December 1645 -- Draft order for the Commissioners of the Great Seal to continue in that service until the last day of February next. Lords Journals, VIII. 42. In extenso.

16 December 1645 -- Draft ordinance for repayment of £10,000 advanced for Plymouth. Lords Journals, VIII. 42. In extenso.

16 December 1645 -- Draft ordinance appointing Colonel Ralph Welden Governor of Plymouth. Lords Journals, VIII. 43. In extenso.

16 December 1645 -- Draft order for payment of £30 to Edmond Stephens, messenger from Colonel Langherne. Lords Journals, VIII. 43. In extenso.

16 December 1645 -- Draft order for payment of £5,000 for powder, match, and bullet. Lords Journals, VIII. 43. In extenso.

16 December 1645 -- Instructions for John Earl of Rutland, and the other committees appointed to reside with the army before Newark. Lords Journals, VIII. 43. In extenso.

Annexed:

1 Draft of portion of preceding.

16 December 1645 -- Report from the Committee of both Kingdoms respecting the actions brought against officers for the pressing of carriages, and taking of horses for the use of the army. Lords Journals, VIII. 46. In extenso.

17 December 1645 -- Message from the Commons that they adhere to the answer formerly passed by both Houses, in answer to the King's letter, etc. Lords Journals, VIII. 45. In extenso.

17 December 1645 -- Order of the Committee of both Kingdoms that Colonel Bridge's letter be reported to both Houses. Lords Journals, VIII. 46.

18 December 1645 -- Petition of Peter Legay, jun. Prays that the sentence passed against him may not be executed, and that his fine may be taken off. (Jhannes' business.) Lords Journals, VIII. 46. In extenso.

Annexed:

1 Similar petition of of Peter Legay.

2 Petition of Peter Legay, of Southampton, merchant.

18 December 1645 -- Petition of Thomas Howitt. Prays their Lordships to remit the sentence imposed upon him for his corporal punishment, and to take off his fine. Lords Journals VIII. 46.

18 December 1645 -- Petition of Peter Mackerell. Prays for the remission of his fine.

18 December 1645 -- Similar petition of Edmond Butler.

18 December 1645 -- Draft order for payment of £6,000 advanced for the pay of the Scotch army, etc. Lords Journals, VIII. 47. In extenso.

18 December 1645 -- Draft order for repayment of £1,000 advanced for the Lincoln forces. Lords Journals, VIII. 48. In extenso.

18 December 1645 -- Draft order for repayment of £1,000 advanced for Leicestershire. Lords Journals, VIII. 48. In extenso.

18 December 1645 -- Draft order for payment of £2,000 advanced for the officers and soldiers of the Eastern Association employed against Newark. Lords Journals, VIII. 48. In extenso.

19 December 1645 -- Draft order for payment of £200 to Colonel Davies. Lords Journals, VIII. 50. In extenso.

19 December 1645 -- Draft order for payment of £4,000 to the Committee of Northamptonshire. Lords Journals, VIII. 50. In extenso.

19 December 1645 -- Order for payment of £2,000 to Edward Knightley, and others, merchants of London. Lords Journals, VIII. 50. In extenso.

19 December 1645 -- Draft of preceding.

19 December 1645 -- Message from the Commons for making the Chapel of the Rolls, and the four Inns of Court a province of themselves. Lords Journals, VIII. 50. In extenso.

19 December 1645 -- Two orders in compliance with preceding message. Lords Journals, VIII. 50. In extenso.

19 December 1645 -- Draft order for payment of £128 19s. 8d. to George Tapper, of London, innholder, for quartering of horse. Lords Journals, VIII. 50. In extenso.

19 December 1645 -- Draft order for payment of £30 to the gallery keepers, and inferior officers at St. Margaret's church. Lords Journals, VIII. 50. In extenso.

19 December 1645 -- Draft ordinance for the maintenance of preaching ministers in the Northern Counties. Lords Journals, VIII. 50. In extenso.

19 December 1645 -- Draft order for £500 per annum to be paid to Ann Countess of Stamford out of the estate of Sir Henry Beddingfield. Lords Journals, VIII. 51. In extenso.

19 December 1645 -- Draft order for Mr. Frederick Schloer to be Minister of Ould [Old], in the county of Northampton. Lords Journals, VIII. 51. In extenso.

19 December 1645 -- Draft order to clear Thomas Strode of his delinquency. Lords Journals, VIII. 51. In extenso.

19 December 1645 -- Order to clear Christopher Pickering of his delinquency. Lords Journals, VIII. 51. In extenso.

19 December 1645 -- Draft of preceding.

19 December 1645 -- Draft order to clear Thomas Gunter of his delinquency. Lords Journals, VIII. 51. In extenso.

19 December 1645 -- Order to clear Thomas Dodd of his delinquency. Lords Journals, VIII. 51. In extenso.

19 December 1645 -- Draft of preceding.

19 December 1645 -- Order to clear John Lemming of his deliquency. Lords Journals, VIII. 51. In extenso.

19 December 1645 -- Draft of preceding.

19 December 1645 -- Draft order to clear Thomas Hanmer of his delinquency. Lords Journals, VIII. 51. In extenso.

19 December 1645 -- Order to clear William Sandham of his delinquency. Lords Journals, VIII. 51. In extenso.

19 December 1645 -- Draft of preceding.

19 December 1645 -- Draft order to clear John Greene of his delinquency. Lords Journals, VIII. 51. In extenso.

20 December 1645 -- Request of Henry Dodwell that Sir Nathaniel Brent may be ordered to institute him to the rectory of Newburne [Newbourn], Suffolk. Lords Journals, VIII. 52.

20 December 1645 -- Draft order for Bushy Mansell to be Commander-in-Chief of the forces of the county of Glamorgan, subordinate to Sir Thomas Fairfax. Lords Journals VIII. 52. In extenso.

22 December 1645 -- Order appointing Colonel John Birch Governor of Hereford. Lords Journals, VIII. 53. In extenso.

22 December 1645 -- Draft order for payment of £1,200 for maimed soldiers. Lords Journals, VIII. 53. In extenso.

22 December 1645 -- Papers which passed between the Committee of both Houses and the Scots Commissioners concerning the Treaty with the King. Presented this day. Lords Journals, VIII. 53-59. In extenso.

22 December 1645 -- Draft order for the protection of shopkeepers conforming to the orders of Parliament for taking away the superstitious custom in observing Holy Days. This order is not mentioned in the Journals of either House.

Annexed:

1 Another draft.

22 December 1645 -- Report from the Committee of both Kingdoms, that there is a considerable number of officers of the enemy's side desirous to go beyond the seas without discovering their names, if they could obtain passes. The Committee desire to know if the House think fit to grant such a power to the Committee.

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Calendared in HMC 6th Report, pp 86-88