Volume 1

A bibliography of royal proclamations of the Tudor and Stuart sovereigns and of others published under authority, 1485-1714 / With an historical essay on their origin and use, by Robert Steele.

  • James Lindsay, 26th Earl of Crawford
Date:
1910
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Credit: A bibliography of royal proclamations of the Tudor and Stuart sovereigns and of others published under authority, 1485-1714 / With an historical essay on their origin and use, by Robert Steele. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    [Westminster: 7 February [1558-9]. London : Jugge and Cawodde : [1558-9]. 1 f. Gothic letter. considerations led as All persons, except those excused by unfeigned sickness, are to abstain from killing, dressing, or eating flesh on all usual fasting days, and especially Lent, on pain, &c. Justices of Peace, Mayors, Bailiffs, &c., to execute, sending offenders to prison during pleasure with a fine. Licencees to use them as modestly and secretly as may be. B.M. G. 6463 (4). Bodl. Arch. F. c. 11 (4).* Queen’s (4).‘ Original signed and sealed, Hunt. S. 1. 3 (2). 600 printed, 22s. 6d. * ‘ Such ’ in 1. 8 struck out by pen. N® 602. 22 MARCH.—BY THE QUENE. [Begins] Whereas the Queues maiestie, hath in this . . . [Sacraments to be received in both kinds.] Westminster : 22 March : [1558-9]. London : Jugge and Cawood : 1559. 2 ff. Gothic letter. sessi- of 2) consideration present Whereas certain statutes of Mary have been repealed and others of Henry VIII andEdward VI re-enacted, amongwhich is that of 1 Ed. VI concerning receiving the Sacrament in both kinds; and whereas Easter is at hand when great numbers will wish to communicate in both kinds, and this statute cannot be printed and circulated ; the Queen declares that this statute is revived. All pastors and curates are to observe it, parishioners are to bear charitably with their curate if there be any difficulty, and to pay tithes, leaving his contempt to be dealt with by authority. Mayors and other officers to see that peace is kept in word and deed. B.M. G. 6463 (5). Bodl. Arch. F. c. 11 (5). Queen’s (5). Gee 255. N° 603. 1559 7APRIL.—BY THE QUENE. [Begins] The Queues maiestie considerynge, ho we . . . [Peace between England, France, and Scotland.] Westminster : 7 April [1559]. London : Jugge and Cawood: [1559]. 1 f. Gothic letter. Printed writ of Proclamation for London. Whereas an Act of 7 Ed. VI revising 17 Ed. IV ordains that no person should carry out of this realm any coined money, or plate, vessel, bullion, or jewel of gold or silver, but such as are dispensed by 2 Henry VI and other statutes. This statute of Ed. IV lasted for 7 years from Easter 18 Ed. IV, was revived 4 Henry VII for 20 years from Purification (Feb. 2) 1489, and in 7 Ed. VI for 20 years from May 1st ensuing. The Queen allows merchants and licensed travellers to carry with them four pounds or under in money, and their finger or signet rings. B.M. G. 6463 (8). Queen’s (8). Antiq. MS. 116 (32). MS. copy, B.M. HarL 660. 71. Rot. Pat. p. 4. m. 18. d.; Ruding ii. 333. If® 607, IMAY. Fran- parte contra- Another edition of No. 507, q.v. Bodl. Arch. F. c. 11 (8). N° 608. 16 MAY.—BY THE QUEENE. [Begins] Foras- muche as the time wherein common Interludes in the Englishe tongue are wont vsually . . . [No plays to be played without licence.] Westminster: 16 [1559]. London: Jugge and Cawood: [1559]. 1 f. Gothic letter. in terludes dulye As the time for Interludes is past till next Allhallowtide [Nov. 1] and some inconvenient ones have recently appeared, none are to be played openly or privately unless they have been licensed by the Mayor, or in a shire by the Queen's Lieutenants or by two Justices of Peace of the neighbour- hood. No matters of religion or of civil government to be touched on. Offenders to be imprisoned for fourteen days or more and find sureties for behaviour. Noblemen and gentle- men to take order with their players. Bodl. Arch. F. c. 11 (9). See Machyn 193. 500 copies, 22s. 6d. Flor. Initial, Roman Imprint. N° 609. 16 MAY. in terludes dulye Another edition of No. 509, q.v. B.M. G. 6463 (9). Queen’s (9). is hath and The Queen has made peace with Henry the French king and his subjects by ‘land, sea, and fresh water, and else- where ’, and with ‘ the King and Quene, Dolphines of Scot- lande ’. All subjects to observe it. It is published at Paris. B.M. G. 6463 (7). Queen’s (7). See Acts P.C. vi. 81 ; Machyn 193. 300 copies, 20s. Initial ‘ Christ teaching ’. Ifo 604. 7 APRIL. it of Ire Historiated initial. Gothic imprint. ‘ Quene ’ 1. 1, ‘ ar.’ 1. 3. N° 610. 17 MAY.—BY THE QUENE. [Begins] Foras- much as contrary to good order and expresse lawes made by Parliamente, in the . . . [Against the use of Handguns and Dagges.] Westminster : 17 May [1559]. London: Jugge and Cawood : [1559]. 1 f. Gothic letter. Another edition of No. 504, q.v. Bodl. Arch. F. c. 11 (7)—probably a proof. ‘Thetis’ initial; ‘considering’ 1. 1. Ifo 606. 28 APRIL.—BY THE QUEEN. [Begins] Whereas by our proclamation heretofore . . . [Licensing going to sea.] Only found in MS. Annuls Proc. 21 Dec. [No. 497, q.v.] forbidding persons going to sea without licence, as there is peace on all parts. P.R.O. S. P.D. 4.9. Draft Proc. with insertions by Cecil. Contemporary endorsement 28 April, 1559. N° 606. 1 MAY.—[BY THE QUENE.] A Proclamacion for the Marchauntes Aduenturers. [For carrying small sums of money out of the realm.] Westminster : 1 May [1559]. London : Jugge and Cawood : 1559. 1 f. Gothic letter. Anglise, magis con- order such execu- Contrary to 33 Henry VIII many men ride with handguns and dagges less than three quarters of a yard long, by which robberies and murders have happened in certain Shires. The statute is to be strictly enforced, and Justices of the Peace in their next sessions are to mquire as to its enforcement. B.M. G. 6463 (10). Queen’s (10). 500 copies, 22s. 6d. Script initial. Gothic imprint. Ifo 611. 17 MAY. ex- of thereof. Another edition of No. 511, q.v. Bodl. Arch. F. c. 11 (10). Sphinx initial, Roman imprint. ‘Queene’l. 1. N° 612. 13 AUGUST.—BY THE QUEENE. A Proclama- tion for keeping of the peace in London. Hampton Court: 13 August [1559]. London: Jugge and Cawood : [1559]^ 1 f. Gothic letter. her ordinary safetie
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