An inquiry into the doctrine lately propagated , concerning attachments of contempt, the alteration of records, and the Court of Star-Chamber. Upon the principles of law, and the constitution, particularly as they relate to prosecutions for libels. With Notes, References, and Observations. By an English constitutional crown lawyer.

The proceedings against Sir John Hollis, Sir John Wentworth and Mr. Lumsden  in the Star-Chamber for traducing the publick justice, Nov. 10, 13 Jac. I.

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