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Some Considerations on the Law of Forfeiture, for High Treason (third edition; London: Printed for J. Roberts, 1748), by Charles Yorke (multiple formats at archive.org)
Notices of the Historic Persons Buried in the Chapel of St. Peter ad Vincula, in the Tower of London: With an Account of the Discovery of the Supposed Remains of Queen Anne Boleyn (London: J. Murray, 1877), by Doyne C. Bell (page images at HathiTrust)
A Short Review of a Late Pamphlet, Intituled Some Considerations on the Law of Forfeitures for High Treason (London: Printed for J. Roberts, 1746), by Thomas Gordon (multiple formats at archive.org)
The proceedings at the Sessions House in the Old-Baily, London on Thursday the 24th day of November, 1681 before His Majesties commissioners of Oyer and Terminer upon the bill of indictment for high-treason against Anthony Earl of Shaftsbury : published by His Majesties special command. (London : Printed for Samuel Mearne and John Baker, 1681), by Anthony Ashley Cooper Shaftesbury and England and Wales. Court of Oyer and Terminer and Gaol Delivery (London and Middlesex) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The tryal and condemnation of Mr. Will. Staley for high-treason, at the Kings-Bench-Bar at Westminster, on Thursday the 21st of Nov. 1678 who was there condemned to be hang'd, drawn, and quarter'd for speaking of desperate, malicious, and treasonable words against the Kings most excellent majesty : with the particular evidence given against him, the defence he made for himself, and all other material circumstances. (London : Printed for R.G., 1678), by William Staley (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A true account of the proceedings against John Ayloff, and Richard Nelthorp Esquires at the King's-Bench-Bar (London : Printed by D. Mallet, 1685), by John Ayloffe and Richard Nelthorpe (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Rouse his case truly stated and written with his own hand in Newgate, two days before his execution, to prevent any false reports : wherein he gives the world an account of the place and manner how he was taken ... of his defence for himself, how he was brought in guilty, sentence past : with a declaration against things charged upon him, and a confession of his faith, with his prayer for the church of God &c. : to which is annexed a letter to his wife from Newgate. (London : Printed by J. Grantham by the order of the Widdow Rouse, 1683), by John Rouse (HTML at EEBO TCP)
An account at large of the proceedings at the Sessions-House in the Old-Bayly, on the 24 of November 1681 in relation to the bill of high treason prefer'd against the Earl of Shaftsbury, which was foun'd [sic] ignoramus giving an account of the jury, the evidence, the paper read in court, and all the most remarkable passages that hapned during the whole proceeding. (London : Printed for Roger Evens, 1681), by Anthony Ashley Cooper Shaftesbury (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The proceedings against the Right Honourable the Earl of Shaftsbury, at the Old Baily, on Thursday the twenty fourth of November, 1681 as they were taken by an impartial hand, and faithfully transmitted to every unbiassed reader : with sufficient reasons to justifie the Grand Jury in bringing in the Bill Ignoramus. (London : Printed for H. Jones, 1681), by Anthony Ashley Cooper Shaftesbury and Philonomus (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A true account of the proceedings against John Ayloff, and Richard Nelthorp Esquires at the King's-[B]ench-Bar,: (Printed at London, and re-printed at Edinburgh : By the heir of Andrew Anderson, printer to His most Sacred Majesty, Anno Dom, 1685), by John Ayloffe and Richard Nelthorpe (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A speech made by Captaine Audley Mervin to the Vpper House of Parliament in Ireland, March 4. 1640.: Together with certaine articles (of high treason) against Sir Richard Bolton Lord Chancellor, John Lord Bishop of Derrie, Sir Gerard Lowther, Lord chiefe Justice of the Common-Pleas, and Sir George Radcliffe Knight. Unto which is added an humble and just remonstrance of the Parliament. ([London] : Printed for Hugh Perry, Anno Dom. 1641), by Audley Mervyn and Ireland. Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
An Authentical account of the formalities and judicial proceedings upon arraigning at Westminster, a peer of the realm before a Lord high-steward (London : Printed for Y.H., [1680]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The trials at large of Robert Watt, and David Downie, for high treason, at the session of Oyer and Terminer, at Edinburgh, August 27, September 3d, and September 5th, 1794. At which they were both found guilty, and sentenced to be hanged, drawn, and quartered, on the 15th October. / Taken in short hand by an English barrister. (New-York: : Printed by Tiebout & O'Brien, 358 Pearl-Street., M.DCC.XCIV. [1794]), by Robert Watt, David Downie, and Scotland. Oyer and Terminer (HTML at Evans TCP)

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A declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament for the protection of Sir George Chudleigh, Sir John Northcott, Sir Samuel Rolle, and Sir Nicholas Martyn, in the countie of Devon, who have lately beene proclaimed traytors by his Majestie. ([London] : Decemb. 21. London printed for Iohn Wright in the Old-Bayly, 1642), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament. Whereas the King, seduced by wicked counsell, doth make war against his Parliament and people; ... (London : Printed for Edward Husbands and John Franck, 1642), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
To the Kings most Excellent Maiesty. The humble answer and petition of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, to the Kings last message, bearing date the fifth of September. 1642. (London : printed for Hugh Perry, September 8, 1642), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
His Maiesties letter to the Lord keeper of the Great Seale of England concerning Sir Edward Herbert Knight, and the five members of the House of Commons, read in both Houses the 9th of March. 1641. (London : printed for J. Franke, J. Wright and are to be sold at his shop the next doore to the Kingshead in Fleetstreet, 1641 [i.e. 1642]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The humble petition of the inhabitants of the county of Buckingham, presented to the Kings most Excellent Maiestie at VVindsor the thirteenth of this instant January. 1642. In the behalfe of Mr. Hampden Knight for the said county, and of the rest of the members of Parliament, accused by his Maiestie of treason. VVith his Maiesties gratious answere thereunto. (London : Printed for Iohu [sic] Burroughes, 1641 [i.e. 1642]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A lanterne-light for loyall subiects. Or, A terrour for traytours Wherein may be seene the odiousnesse of treason, the deserued ende of traytours, and the wonderfull preseruation of anoynted princes. A matter rightly agreeing with this time of danger, where wicked persons haue desired our publike sorrow, and the ruine of this realme of England. (Printed at London : By Simon Stafford, dwelling in Hosier lane, neere Smithfield, 1603), by Richard Johnson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A vvatch-vvoord to Englande to beware of traytours and tretcherous practises, which haue beene the ouerthrowe of many famous kingdomes and common weales. Written by a faithfull affected freend to his country: who desireth God long to blesse it from traytours, and their secret conspiracyes. Séene and allowed, according to the order appointed in the Quéenes iniunctions. (London : Printed [by John Charlewood] for Thomas Hacket, and are to be solde at his shop in Lumberd streete, vnder the signe of the Popes head, 1584), by Anthony Munday (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A proclamation for discovering such as own, or will not disown a late treasonable declaration of war against His Majesty and the horrid principle of assassination ... (Edinburgh : Printed by the heir of Andrew Anderson ..., 1685), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II) and Charles 1630-1685 (HTML at EEBO TCP)
An ordinance declaring that the offences herein mentioned and no other shall be adjudged high treason within the common-wealth of England, Scotland and Ireland and the dominions there unto belonging (London and re-printed at Leith : [s.n.], 1653), by England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell) and Henry Scobell (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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The case of Tho. Dangerfield with some remarkable passages that happened at the tryals of Elizabeth Cellier, the popish midwife, and the Earl of Castlemain, at the Kings-bench bar at Westminster, before Sir Will. Scroggs Kt, Lord Chief Justice, &c. in the month of June, 1680 : together with divers informations never yet publisht, John Gadbury his testimony, with all its evasions, some points of law insisted upon by the king & prisoners counsel; and the chief justice his opinion given therein, the manner and occasion of Dangerfield's commitment to prison, and also of his being discharged again and some animadversions upon the L.C.J. words / written by the hand of an indifferent person. (London : Printed for the author, 1680), by Thomas Dangerfield (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A proclamation, whereas upon information we have received against Charles Earl of Macclesfeild, we have thought fit to direct our warrant for apprehending the said Earl for high treason James R. (London : Printed by the assigns of John Bill deceas'd, and by Henry Hills, and Thomas Newcomb ..., 1685), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1685-1688 : James II) and King of England James II (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The last speech of Edward Fitz-harris at the time of his execution at Tyburn, the first of July, 1681 (London : Printed for R. Harbottle :, And sold by R. Janeway ..., 1681), by Edward Fitzharris (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The proceedings in relation to the tryal of Edward Fitz-Harris, at the Kings-bench-bar in Westminster-Hall, who stands indicted for high-treason which proceedings were on Wednesday the 4th. and Saturday the 7th. of this instant May, 1681 ... ([London?] : Printed for J. Millet ..., 1681), by Edward Fitzharris (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A Letter concerning Sir William Whitlock's bill for the trials in cases of treason written Oct. 1693 upon the request of a friend who is an honest member of the House of Commons, and now committed to the press upon the solicitation of several who think it may be of publick use to let it come abroad before the next meeting of the Parliament. ([S.l. : s.n., 1694?]), by H. N. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The proceedings at the Sessions House in the Old-Baily, London on Thursday the 24th day of November, 1681 before His Majesties commissioners of Oyer and Terminer upon the bill of indictment for high-treason against Anthony Earl of Shaftsbury : published by His Majesties special command. (London : Printed for Samuel Mearne and John Baker, 1681), by Anthony Ashley Cooper Shaftesbury and England and Wales. Court of Oyer and Terminer and Gaol Delivery (London and Middlesex) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The tryal of Capt. Thomas Wallcot for high-treason in conspiring to compass the death of His Majesty, and to subvert the government who was tryed this 12th of July at the Sessions-house in the Old-Bayley, and there found guilty of the said high-treason : being an impartial relation of the most materials during the said tryal : as likewise what occured in relation to James Duke of Monmouth, Ford Lord Grey, and others. ([S.l.] : Printed for Langely Curtis, [1683]), by Thomas Walcot and England and Wales. Court of Oyer and Terminer and Gaol Delivery (London and Middlesex) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The speech of the Earl of Argyle at his trial on the 12th of December, 1681 (London : Printed for Richard Janeway ..., 1682), by Archibald Campbell Argyll (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The tryal and process of high-treason and doom of forfaulture against Mr. Robert Baillie of Jerviswood traitor ... (Edinburgh : Printed by the heir of Andrew Anderson ..., 1685), by Robert Baillie and George Mackenzie (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The arraignment, tryal and condemnation of Stephen Colledge for high-treason in conspiring the death of the king, the levying of war, and the subversion of the government : before the Right Honourable Sr. Francis North, Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common-Pleas, and other commissioners of Oyer and Terminer and Gaol Delivery held at the city of Oxon for the county of Oxon, the 17th and 18th of August 1681. (London : Printed for Thomas Basset ... and John Fish ..., 1681), by Stephen Colledge (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The tryal and condemnation of Dr. Oliver Plunket, titular primate of Ireland, for high-treason at the barr of the Court of King's Bench at Westminster, in Trinity term, 1681. (Dublin : Printed by Joseph Ray for Eliphal Dobson, 1681), by Oliver Plunket and England and Wales. Court of King's Bench (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Natural allegiance, and a national protection, truly stated, being a full answer to Dr. G. Burnett's vindication of himself (London : Printed, and sold by the booksellers of London and Westminster, 1688), by John Northleigh (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The Lord Digbies speech in the House of Commons to the bill of attainder, of the Earle of Strafford, the 21 of April, 1641: ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeare 1641), by George Digby Bristol (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The tryals of Henry Cornish, Esq for conspiring the death of the King, and raising rebellion in this kingdom : and John Fernley, William Ring, and Elizabeth Gaunt for harbouring and maintaining rebels, at the Sessions-house in the Old-Bailey, London and County of Middlesex, on Monday, Octob. 19, 1685. (London : Printed and sold by George Croom, 1685), by Henry Cornish, John Fernley, William Ring, and Elizabeth Gaunt (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The proceedings at the Sessions-House in the Old-Bayly, on the 24 of this instant November in relation to the bill of indictment ... against the Earl of Shaftsbury for high-treason, giving an account of all the most material passages: with the names of the evidence, their examination by the jury, and the returning the bill ignoramus, &c. (London : Printed for J. Heathcoate, 1681), by Anthony Ashley Cooper Shaftesbury (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The celebrated speech of the Hon. T. Erskine, in support of the liberty of the press. Delivered at Guildhall, December 18, 1792. : To which is prefixed, a preface by a Scotch Member of Parliament. / Taken in short hand by Gurney the principal short hand writer in London. ([New York] : Edinburgh, printed. New-York: re-printed by John Buel, no. 23, Wall-Street: sold by C. Cleland, J. Fellows, and the printer., M,DCC,XCIII. [1793]), by Thomas Erskine Erskine (HTML at Evans TCP)
The Triumphs of justice over unjust judges: exhibiting, I. The names and crimes of four and forty judges hang'd in one year in England, as murderers for their corrupt judgments. II. The case of the Lord Chief Justice Tresilian, hang'd at Tyburn, and all the rest of the judges of England (save one) banisht in K. Richard the 2d's times. III. The crimes of Empson and Dudley, executed in K. Henry the 8th's days. IV. The proceedings of the ship-money-judges in the reign of King Charles the First. V. Diverse other presidents [sic] both antient and modern. To which is added, VI. The judges oath, and some observations thereupon. : Humbly dedicated to the Lord Chief Justice Scroggs. : [One line of text in Latin] ([Boston?] : Re-printed [by S. Kneeland and T. Green?], in the year 1732), by William Scroggs (HTML at Evans TCP)

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