A true translated copy of a writ of prohibition, granted by the Lord Chief Justice, and other the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in Easter Term 1676. 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

All titles

• A true translated copy of a writ of prohibition, granted by the Lord Chief Justice, and other the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in Easter Term 1676. 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

Publication year

1676

ESTC No.

R492906

Grub Street ID

375273

Description

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 1/2°.

Note

Not in Wing

At end of text: The suggestion on which this prohibition is granted, remaines recorded in the said Court of Common Pleas in Mr. Wurley Office Role the 551. Wurley.