Observations, rules and orders collected out of divers journals of the House of Commons entered in the several reignes of King Edward VI ... and Charles II, early 18th-century?

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Observations, rules and orders collected out of divers journals of the House of Commons entered in the several reignes of King Edward VI ... and Charles II, early 18th-century?

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Contains an analysis of the nature of the court of the House of Commons in what matters they can meddle; commencement and dissolution of several parliament in Edward VI to James II; election of Knights; causes for removal of knights; speeches by the speaker to the king; causes for punishing members of the house; powers of the speaker; procedures for presenting bills; sending messages between houses; and power and procedures of House of Commons committees.

[8], 411 p. ; 31 cm.

Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138

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Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138

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