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Parliament Passages and Merchant Strangers Petition 1543
Fragment from a 1543 pamphlet printed for Francis Coles and Lafrance Blaikelock describes a Commons morning session where members not bound by the National Covenant entered in solemn form. A petition from the Company of Merchant Strangers seeks tax exemptions for foreigners, requesting preservation of their privileges. the Commons refer the petition to a committee for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Coles
Lafrance Blaikelock
Od-Baily
Temple Barr
Commons
London
Peticiont