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• An impeachment of high treason against Oliver Cromwel, and his son in law Henry Ireton Esquires, late Members of the late forcibly dissolved House of Commons,: presented to publique view; by Lieutenant Colonel Iohn Lilburn close prisoner in the Tower of London, for his real, true and zealous affections to the liberties of his native country. In which following discourse or impeachment, he engageth upon his life, either upon the principles of law ... or upon the principles of Parliaments ancient proceedings, or upon the principles of reason ... before a legal magistracy, when there shal be one again in England ... to prove the said Oliver Cromwel guilty of the highest treason that ever was acted in England, and more deserving punishment and death then the 44 judges hanged for injustice by King Alfred before the Conquest; ... In which are also some hints of cautions to the Lord Fairfax, for absolutely breaking his solemn engagement with his souldiers, &c. to take head and to regain his lost credit in acting honestly in time to come; ... In which is also the authors late proposition sent to Mr Holland, June 26. 1649. to justifie and make good at his utmost hazard ... his late actions or writings in any or all his books. (Imprinted at London : [s.n.], Anno Dom. 1649), by John Lilburne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A proclamation against all seditious railers and slanderers whether civil or ecclesiastick of the Kings Majesty and his government, and against remonstrators and their adherents, and against all unlawfull convocation of His Majesties leidges. (Edinburgh : Printed by a society of stationers, 1660), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• A conference held between the old Lord Protector and the new Lord General, truly reported by Hugh Peters. ([s.n.], 1660) (page images at HathiTrust)
• An impeachment of high treason against Oliver Cromwel : [i.e. Cromwell] and his son in law, Henry Ireton ... in which are also some hints of cautions to the Lord Fairfax, for absolutely breaking his solemn engagement with his soldiers, etc. ... in which is also the authors late proposition sent to Mr. [Cornelius] Holland, June 26, 1649. (London, 1649), by John Lilburne (page images at HathiTrust)
• The proceedings and tryal in the case of the Most Reverend Father in God William Lord Archbishop of Canterbury and the Right Reverend Fathers in God, William Lord Bishop of St. Asaph, Francis Lord Bishop of Ely, John Lord Bishop of Chichester, Thomas Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells, Thomas Lord Bishop of Peterborough, and Jonathan Lord Bishop of Bristol. In the Court of Kings-Bench at Westminster, in Trinity-term in the fourth year of the reign of King James the Second, annoque Dom. 1688. Together with the learned arguments of the Honourable Mr. Finch, Sir Francis Pemberton, Sir Creswell Levins, Sir George Treby, Sir Robert Sawyer, Sir Henry Pollixfen, and Mr. Summers, against the dispencing power, &c. (London : printed for Thomas Basset, at the George in Fleet-street, and Thomas Fox, at the Angel in Westminster-Hall, 1689), by William Sancroft and England and Wales. Court of King's Bench (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• A true coppy of two severall letters sent by Mr. Richard Osborne (late attendant on his Majesty in Carisbrooke Castle,) touching a designe to poyson his Majesty:: which letters were read in the House of Peeres June 19. 1648. ([London : s.n.], Printed 21. June 1648), by Richard Osborne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A great plot against the Parliament of England and the Army under command of His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax.: Wherein is set forth, the manner of a most bloudy engagement to destroy both Parliament and Army. With the names of the Scottish conspirators. And the proceedings of both Houses thereupon. Discovered by Colonell Jones, and read in both Houses of Parliament. Die 24. of September, 1647. (Imprinted at London : for V.V. and are to be sold neere St. Dunstans Church, anno Dom. 1647), by Colonel Jones (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The impeachment and articles of complaint against Father Philips the Queenes confessor.: Lately committed to the tower, by the honourable and high court of Parliament Nov. 2. 1641. As also, the committing of three of the Queenes servants, that came to visit him; who deny to take the oath of supremacie, and the protestation. With the plot about the tower, supposed to rescue him out, or some such evill designe. With the Popes breve sent to Father Philips, with presents brought to the Queens court, with the Popes picture in gold. As also his sending away of above 10000. pounds, which was partly gathered with a pretence to assist the King against the Scots. (London : Printed for A.I., 1641), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Kentish conspiracy: or, An order and narration declaring the late plot for the surprizing of Dover castle:: and the setting on foot of a commission of array in the county of Kent. Taken and extracted out of the examination of the severall conspirators. Published by order of the committee at Alesford, Janua. 9. 1645. (London : Printed by R. Cotes, for Michael Spark, Junior, 1645) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The vvhole confession and speech of Mr. Nathaniel Tompkins,: made upon the ladder at the time of his execution, on Wednesday the fifth of July; 1643. Together with the manner of his coming to execution. July 5. 1643. It is this day ordered by the committee of the House of Commons in Parliament concerning printing, that the confession of Nathaniel Tompkins be printed by Peter Cole. Iohn White. (London : Printed for Peter Cole at the Glove and Lyon in Cornhill neer the Royall Exchange, [1643]), by Nathaniel Tompkins and England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A bloody independent plot discovered.: Prosecuted by the open malice and fury of divers Agitators, Levellers, Anabaptists, Brownists and other sectaries and London agents. 1 To murder the King. 2 [To] divide the Army. 3 [To] levell the nobility and gentry. 4 [To] abolish the Protestant Religion. 5 [To] act any design that shall be destructive to all these; accounting it a wilfull sinne against God if they do it not, if their consciences shall dictate it unto them. Those five were committed by the House of Commons, Nov. 25. for prosecuting these most horrid designes before mentioned. (Viz.) Thomas Prince, cheese-monger. Samuel Chidley, stocken-seller. committed to the Gate-house. Ieremy Ives. Wil: Larner. Book-binder. And Thomas Taylor. Committed to Newgate. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the year of the Saints Treason, 1647) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A Royall message from the Kings Most Excellent Majestie to the honourable Houses of Parliament.: VVith the answer of the House of Commons concerning the said message. Likewise the true relation of a bloody conspiracy by the papists in Cheshire. Jntended for the destruction of the whole countrey. Invented by the trecherous Lord Choomes and Henry Starky his steward. Also the relation of a bloody skirmish betweene the traine band of Chester and the conspirators, with the number of those that were slaine, likewise the confession of the said Henry Starkey being grievously wounded in the said skirmish. (London : Printod [sic] for John Greensmith, 1641), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I), Henry Starkey, and England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• A list of all the offices and places within the city of London, together with their respective prices, as they are now sold by the Lord-mayor and sheriffs of London: (London : [s.n.], printed in the year 1697) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• To the Honourable the Commons of England assembled in Parliament a short account of one of the grand grievances of the nation / humbly presented by James Whiston. ([London : s.n., 1689?]), by James Whiston (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• England's calamities discover'd with the proper remedy to restore her ancient grandeur and policy / humbly presented by James Whiston. (London : Printed for the author, and are to be sold by Joseph Fox ... R. Clavel ... and T. Minton ..., 1696), by James Whiston (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Offices and places of trust not to be boucht [sic] or sold, or given to insufficient persons discovered in a sober and peaceable letter. (London : Printed for Richard Marriot ..., 1660), by E. N. (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• By the Quene the Quene our soueraine ladye, understandynge that a multitude of euyl disposed persones, beying borne out of her highnes dominions in other sundrie nations, fleinge from the obeysaunce of the princes and rulers under whome they be borne ... be resorted and come into Her Maiesties realme ... (Londini : In ædibus Iohannis Cawodi typographi Reginæ excusum, Anno M.D.LIIII [1554]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1553-1558 : Mary I) and Queen of England Mary I (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Judges opinions concerning petitions to the king in publick matters with a clause of a late act of Parliament concerning the same subject. (London : Printed for Thomas Burrell ..., 1679), by England and Wales. Court of Star Chamber (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A memento treating of the rise, progress, and remedies of seditions with some historical reflections upon the series of our late troubles / by Roger L'Estrange. ([London] : Printed in the year 1642, and now reprinted for Joanna Brome ..., 1682), by Roger L'Estrange (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The humble petition and information of Ioseph Hunscot stationer,: to both the Honourable Houses of Parliament now assembled, against divers scandalous libels, and treasonous pamphlets against kingly government, and parliament proceedings; as may appear by the very books herewith presented. ([London : s.n., 1646]), by Joseph Hunscot (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Englands ioyalty, in ioyfull expressions, for the City of Londons safety,: being a true and reall relation of many most remarkable passages which have been lately divulged by one D. Peake Vicar of Tenterden in Kent, and Parson of Ancridge in the same countie. Who did speak dangerous words against the Parliament, the Lord Maior and aldermen of this City of London, and now presented to the consideration of the Honourable House of Commons in Parliament. / Discovered by Master Minis his late curate there, and now under Master Matthew Milward, of Great Saint Hellens in London. (London : Printed for R.H. for I.H. at his house in the Old-Bayley, 1641), by Master Minis and Matthias Milward (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Mutiny maintained: or, Sedition made good from its [brace] unity, knowledge, wit, government.: Being a discourse, directed to the Armies information. ([London : s.n., 1660]), by N. N. (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Sir Arthur Haslerigg his speech in Parliament. : Whereby, hee cleareth himselfe of the Articles of high treason, exhibited against himselfe, the Lord Kimbolton, Mr. John Pymm, Mr. Hampden, Mr. Stroud, and Mr. Hollis: by his Majestie on Tuesday the 4th. of January, 1642. (Printed for F. C. and T. B., 1642), by Arthur Hesilrige (page images at HathiTrust)
• A speech made in Parliament by Sir Simon Dvcy knight on Twesday the eleventh of Ianuary concerning proceeding against the 12 bishops accused of high treason to bring them to their triall 1642. (London : Printed for F. Coles and T. Banks, 1642), by Simonds D'Ewes (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The reasons and narrative of proceedings betwixt the two houses which were delivered by the House of Commons to the Lords at the conference touching the trial of the Lords in the tower on Monday the 26th of May, 1679. (London printed : [s.n.], 1679), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Articles of high misdemeanours humbly offer'd and presented to the consideration of His Most Sacred Majesty, and His Most Honourable Privy Councel, against Sir William Scrogs, Lord Chief-Justice of the Kings Bench, exhibited by Dr. Oats, and Captain Bedlow, together with His Lordships answer thereunto. ([London : s.n., 1680]), by William Scroggs, Titus Oates, and William Bedloe (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Remarks on Algernoon Sidney's paper, delivered to the sherriffs at his execution (London : Printed for W.C. and are to be sold by W. Davis ..., 1683), by Elkanah Settle (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Articles of treason exhibitted in Parliament against Edward, Earl of Clarendon ([S.l. : s.n., 1667]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Reflections upon a treasonable opinion, industriously promoted, against signing the National association and the entring into it prov'd to be the duty of all subjects of this kingdom. (London : Printed and sold by E. Whitlock ..., 1696), by William Atwood (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Cases of treason written by Sir Francis Bacon, Knight ... (London : Printed by the Assignes of John More, and are sold by Matthew Walbancke, and William Coke, 1641), by Francis Bacon (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Last speech against the Earle of Strafford ([London? : s.n.], 1641), by George Digby Bristol (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An ansvver to the articles against Master Calamy, Master Martiall, Master Burton, Master Peters, Master Moleigne, Master Case, M. Sedgwicke, M. Evans, &c. and many other painfull divines who were impeached of high treason by His Majesty : first answering particularly the articles themselves, then shewing the mis-information of His Majestie by the bishops, concerning the same : expressing the great care and vigilancy of those theologians which they have and doe daily undertake with great zeale for the rooting out of popery the confounding of Rome and for the erecting the pious truth and sincerity of the holy gospel of Christ. (London : Printed for William Bond ..., 1642), by Edmund Calamy (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A collection of several treatises concerning the reasons and occasions of the penal laws (London : Printed for Richard Royston ..., 1675), by William Cecil Burghley and William Watson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Oglin of traytors including the illegal tryall of His Late Maiesty : with a catalogue of their names that sat as judges and consented to the judgment : with His Majesties reasons against their usurped power and his late speech : to which is now added the severall depositions of the pretended witnesses as it is printed in the French coppy : with the whole proceedings against Colonel J. Penruddock of Compton in Wilts and his speech before he dyed : as also the speech of the resolved gentleman, Mr. Hugo Grove of Chissenbury, Esquire, who was beheaded the same day, not before printed. (London : Printed by T.M. for William Shears, [1660?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Rome for Canterbury, or, A true relation of the birth and life of William Laud Arch-bishop of Canterbury together with the whole manner of his proceeding, both in the star-chamber, high-commission court, in his owne house, and some observations of him in the tower : with his carriage at the fight of the deputyes going to the place of execution, &c. : dedicated to all the Arminian tribe or Canterburian faction, in the yeare of grace, 1641 : whereunto is added all the articles by which he stands charged of high treason, &c. ([London? : s.n.], 1641), by William Prynne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The speech and execution of William Lord Russel who was executed for high-treason against His Majesty, and conspiring the death of His Royal Highness, James, Duke of York : Saturday the 21th of this instant July the Lord Russel was beheaded in Lincolns-Inn-Fields. (London : Printed by R.V., 1683), by William Russell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Treason discovered: or the impeachment of Daniel Oneale Sergeant Major, one of the commanders in the last expedition against Scotland, and now prisoner in the gate-house. Wherein is exprest all his trecherous endeavours to bring the army in dislike of the proceedings of the Houses of Parliament. With all the articles exhibited against him, and his answer to every article. Likewise his accusations proved by these honorable persons. Sir Jacob Ashley. Sir Iohn Connyers. Sir Fulk Hunkes. Captaine Legg. (London : Printed for John Greensmith, 1641), by Daniel O'Neill (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Treasons by the laws of England: (London : Printed by Roger Norton, for Robert Pawley at the Rain-Bow in Fleetstreet, 1660. [i.e. 1661]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Mr. Pymmes speech to the Lords in Parliament.: Sitting in VVestminster Hall, on the tryall of Thomas Earle of Strafford, the twelfth of Aprill 1641. (London Printed : [s.n.], 1641), by John Pym (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Marquess of Argile his answer to his charge sent unto him in the Castle of Edinburgh, the 28. of January.: ([London : s.n.], Printed in the year, 1661), by Archibald Campbell Argyll (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Articles of treason and high misdimeanours, committed by Iohn Pine of Curry-Mallet, in the county of Somerset Esquire: against the King, kingdome, and Parliament, exhibited by thousands of the said county, faithfull servants, and sufferers, for the King and Parliament. ([London : s.n., 1649]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The charge of high-treason: delivered into the House of Lords (upon oath) by Mr. Richard Osburn, against Cap. Rolph.: About the designe to have poisoned or made away the Kings Majesty. And the orders of the House of Lords for Captain Rolphs tryall. (London : Printed for the generall satisfaction of moderate men, MDCXLVIII. [1648]), by Richard Osborne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A Discouerie of the treasons practised and attempted against the Queenes Maiestie and the realme, by Francis Throckmorton who was for the same arraigned and condemned in Guyld Hall, in the citie of London, the one and twentie day of May last past. ([London : C. Barker], 1584), by Q. Z. and Francis Throckmorton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An act for the establishing an High Court of Justice.: Together with 1. An act prohibiting the proclaiming of any person to be king over England or Ireland, or the dominions thereof. 2. An act declaring what offences shall be adjudged treason. 3. An another act declaring what offences shall be adjudged treason. 4. An act for a seal of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of England. Tuesday the 22th of November, 1653. Ordered by the Parliament, that this act passed yesterday, entituled, An act for the establishing an High Court of Justice, be forthwith printed and published: and that the several other acts therein mentioned be printed therewith. Hen: Scobell, Clerk of the Parliament. (London : Printed by Iohn Field, Printer to the Parliament of England, 1653), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proceedings. 1679-05-26 (London : [s.n.], printed in the year, 1679), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proceedings. 1679-05-26 ([London : s.n., 1679]), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Whereas the old and implacable enemy having for some time before the restoring of this Parliament formed a design for the bringing in of Charles Stewart ... by the Parliament. (London : Printed by John Field ..., 1659), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The true case of the state of Sir John Gell,: prisoner in the Tower: accused of high treason, and misprision of treason. With a short argument thereupon. ([London : s.n., 1650]), by John Gell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Mr. Grimston his speech, at the committee sitting in Guildhall on Thursday the 6. of Ianuary 1641.: Concerning the breaches of the priviledges of Parliament; by breaking open the chambers, studies, and trunks of the Lord Kimbolton, and the rest of the members of the House of Commons, accused by His Majesty of high treason. Whereupon, the same day there was a declaration agreed upon, and published, for the preservation of their priviledges, and protection of their members from the like violence in time to come. (Printed at London : for B. W., 1642), by Harbottle Grimston (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The history of the life and death of Hugh Peters that arch-traytor, from his cradell to the gallowes.: With a map of his prophane jests, cruell actions, and wicked counsels. Published as a warning piece to all traytors. At the time of our late Sacred Kings tryall, this was the villains text to animate their Roman president & the jeshish court for the speedy horrid murder. Bind your kings in chaines or iron and your nobles in fetters. (London : printed for Fr. Coles, at the Lambe in the Old-Baily, 1661) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The armies indempnity.: ([London : s.n., 1647]), by David Jenkins (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Judge Jenkins remonstrance to the Lords and Commons of the two Houses of Parliament at Westminster, the 21. of February, 1647.: By David Jenkins prisoner in Newgate. (London : [s.n.], Re-printed in the year, 1660), by David Jenkins (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A piththy [sic] note to Papists all and some that ioy in Feltons martirdome: Desiring them to read this and to iudge not in spite at simple trust to grudge. Set foorth by one that knew his life, and was with him at the houre of his death, which was the viii. of August. Anno. 1570. at the west end of Paules Churche ouer against the Bishops gate, where he set vp the Bul. (Imprinted at London : at the long shop adioyning vnto Saint Mildreds Church in the Pultrie the xxiii. of August by John Allde, [1570]), by Thomas Knell (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Speech in Parliament, Jan. 3. 1641 (London : Printed for Iohn Thomas, 1641. [i.e. 1642]), by Edward Montagu Manchester (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A True copy of a paper written by Capt. Tho. Walcott in Newgate, after his condemnation, and delivered to his son, immediately before his execution (London : Printed for Timothy Goodwin ..., 1683), by Thomas Walcot (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A protestation against a foolish, ridiculous and scandalous speech, pretended to be spoken by Thomas Wentworth, late Earle of Strafford, to certaine lords before his comming out of the Tower: as also against the simple and absurd letter to his lady in Ireland, together with the onely true copy of his speech, and the charge delivered to his son. ([London : s.n.], Printed, anno, 1641), by Thomas Wentworth Strafford (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The aprentices advice to the XII. bishops lately accused of high treason, by the honourable assemblies of both Houses.: With our friendly admonition, to take heed how they falsely accuse those innocent worthies in Parliament, whose lives are more deare to us then all the 25. prelates, though they were hang'd together. ([London : s.n], Printed in the new yeare of the Bishops feare, Anno Dom. 1642), by John Taylor (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Master Pim his speech in Parliament concerning the vote of the House of Commons for his discharge upon the accusation of treason exhibited against himself and others. (London : Printed for F.C. and T.B., 1641 [1642]), by Arthur Hesilrige and John Pym (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The reading in Lincolnes-Inne, Feb. 28. 1641.: Vpon the stat. of 25. E.3. cap. 2. being the statute of treasons. / By Robert Holborne, Esq. (Oxford : Printed by Leonard Lichfield, printer to the Vniversity, Anno Dom. 1642. [i.e. 1643]), by Robert Holborne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An Answer to the Earle of Straffords oration the 13th of Aprill, 1641. ([London? : s.n.], 1641) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The learned readings of Sir Robert Holbourne, Knight upon the statute of 25 Edw. 3. cap. 2, being the statute of treasons : to which is added cases of [brace] prerogative, treason, misprision of treason, felony, &c. / written by the Right Honourable Francis Bacon ... ; and now reprinted for publick benefit. (London : Printed for Sam. Heyrick ... and Matthew Gilliflower ..., 1681), by Robert Holborne and Francis Bacon (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A Discourse concerning high treason, or, The Statute of the 25th Edward the Third de proditionibus, considered and explained as also a short treatise of misprision of treason, designed for the instruction of the ignorant that they prove not offensive to the supreme power. (London : Printed by T.B. for Richard Mead, MDCLXXXIII [1683]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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