By the King, a proclamation. For restoring corporations to their ancient charters, liberties, rights and franchises

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• By the King, a proclamation. For restoring corporations to their ancient charters, liberties, rights and franchises
• Proclamations. 1688-10-17
• Proclamation. For restoring corporations to their ancient charters, liberties, rights and franchises

People / Organizations

• England and Wales. Sovereign (1685-1688 : James II). (Author)

Imprint

London: printed by Charles Bill, Henry Hills, and Thomas Newcomb, printers to the King's most Excellent Majesty, 1688.

Added name

James II, King of England, 1633-1701

Publication year

1688

ESTC No.

R228269

Grub Street ID

100965

Description

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 1°.

Note

"The deeds of surrender of corporations are not enrolled, except Thetford, Nottingham, ... Judgements have been entered against London, Chester, ...All corporations are to be restored as they were before any deed of surrender. All officers holding since a surrender removed from place. All deeds of surrender to be cancelled and returned. New charters will be granted. All charters of incorporation granted after 1679 annulled and void." -- Steele

At foot of text: Given at Our Court at VVhitehall the 17th day of October, 1688. In the fourth year of Our reign

Steele notation: Arms 102 Bo- solved admit.

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