A true translated coppy of a writ of prohibition, granted by the Lord Chief Justice, and other the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in Easter term last against the bishop of Chichester, who had proceeded against, and excommunicated one Thomas Watersfield a church-warden, for refusing to take the oath usually tendred to persons in such office; by which writ the illegality of all such oaths is declared, and the said bishop commanded to release, and take off his said excommunication, &c

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• A true translated coppy of a writ of prohibition, granted by the Lord Chief Justice, and other the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in Easter term last against the bishop of Chichester, who had proceeded against, and excommunicated one Thomas Watersfield a church-warden, for refusing to take the oath usually tendred to persons in such office; by which writ the illegality of all such oaths is declared, and the said bishop commanded to release, and take off his said excommunication, &c
• Miscellaneous Documents. 1676-05-06

People / Organizations

• England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II). (Author)

Imprint

London : s.n., 1676

Added name

Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685.

Publication year

1676

ESTC No.

R234820

Grub Street ID

375207

Description

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 1/2°.

Note

Place of publication from Wing

At end of text: Teste at Westminster the 6th. day of May, in the 28th. year of our reign

At foot of sheet: The prohibition then granted, remains recorded in the said Court of Common Pleas in Mr. Wurley's office, roll the 551. Wurley

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