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London's liberties; or A learned argument of law & reason, upon Saturday, December 14. 1650. Before the Lord Major, Court of Aldermen, and Common Councell at Guild Hall, London, between Mr Maynard, Mr Hales & Mr Wilde of Councell for the Companies of London. And Major John Wildman and Mr John Price of Councell for the Freemen of London. Wherein the freedom of the citizens of London in their elections of their chief officers, is fully debated, the most ancient charters and records of the City examined, and the principles of just government cleared & vindicated. This discourse was exactly taken in short-hand by severall that were present at the argument, who have compared their notes, and published them for publique use
Hale, Matthew (1609-1676); Maynard, Sir John (1602-1690); Wilde, Sir William (1611?-1679); Wildman, Sir John (1621?-1693); Price, John citizen of London; Rushworth, John (1612?-1690); City of London. Corporation
1651
Dated by Thomason 4 March 1651, by other authorities 1650. Last leaf blank. Headpieces, initial. Sig. C is repeated in the register. Includes "The Report of the Committee appointed for examina...