A guide to the knowledge of the rights and privileges of Englishmen. Containing, I. Magna Charta, with remarks thereon; II. The bishops curses; III. The Habeas Corpus Act; IV. The Bill of Rights; and, V. The Act of Settlement: with an exhortation to the Christian and Independent Clergy, the Gentry, Freeholders, and other electors of members to serve in Parliament. To which is added, The security of Englishmens lives; or, the trust, power, and duty of the Grand Juries of England. Published in consequence of the recommendation of the author of, Advice to posterity, in his sequel thereof. With a short prefatory address to the public by the editor.
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- MDCCLVII. [1757]
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London : printed for J. Scott, at the Black Swan in Pater-Noster-Row, MDCCLVII. [1757]
Physical description
ix,[1],254p. ; 120.
Contributors
- Scott, John, active 1748-1764bookseller
- Somers, John Somers, Baron, 1651-1716. Security of English-mens lives.
- England and Wales. Public General Acts. 1679. 31 Car.II.stat.2.c.2.
- England and Wales. Public General Acts. 1689-1690. 1 Gul. & Mar.stat.2.c.2.
- England and Wales. Public General Acts. 1701. 12 & 13 Gul.III.c.2.
References note
ESTC T61073
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