Burglary
Subject
Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus
Found in 28 Collections and/or Records:
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1615 - 1630
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/7
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
1615 - 1630
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access to some material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1631 - 1635
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/8
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1631 - 1635
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access to some material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1638
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/10
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
1638
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1639 - 1641
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/11
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1639 - 1641
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access to some material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1641 - 1649
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/12
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
1641 - 1649
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access to some material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1651 - 1653
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/14
Scope and Contents
The bulk of this series relates to the assizes of Sept. 1652, April 1653 and September 1653.
Dates:
1651 - 1653
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access to some material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1653 - 1654
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/15
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the material in this series relates to the assizes of 13 Apr. and 27 Sept. 1653, and 29 Mar. and 19 Sept. 1654.
Dates:
1653 - 1654
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access to some material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1655
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/16
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
1655
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access to some material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
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Gaol delivery before Henry North and others, and pleas before Robert Hicham and others at Ely, 3 Apr. 9 Jas I [1611]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/9/3
Scope and Contents
Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. William Edes of Haddenham, yeoman, is indicted that on 2 Apr. 1608 at Haddenham he assaulted, raped and carnally knew Elizabeth Chester contrary to statute. Not guilty.
1r. Walter Sperrie of Doddington, carpenter, is indicted that on 24 Aug. 1610 at about midnight he burgled the dwelling house of Joan Steele,...
Dates:
3 Apr. 9 Jas I [1611]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before Henry Hobart and others at Ely, 20 July 6 Jas I [1608]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/9/1
Scope and Contents
Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Alice Elmer of Whittlesey, spinster, is indicted that on 25 Aug. 1607 she feloniously stole, took and carried away 24 hemp sheaves to the value of ten pence from Edward Whyte at Whittlesey. Not guilty.
1v. William Fynch of Haddenham, labourer, is indicted that on 29 Dec. 1607 he assaulted and wounded William...
Dates:
20 July 6 Jas I [1608]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before Henry North and others at Wisbech and Ely, 5 Apr. 3 Jas I [1605] and 27 Aug. 2 Jas I [1604] , 1604-08-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/8/6
Scope and Contents
Wisbech, 5 Apr. 3 Jas I [1605]: Pleas and gaol delivery before North and others. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Robert Grymey of Newton, labourer, is indicted that on 3 Jan. 1605 he feloniously stole, took and led away a grey horse worth 40 shillings from William Westall at Newton. Not guilty.
1r. Robert Preston of Sutton, labourer, is...
Dates:
5 Apr. 3 Jas I [1605] and 27 Aug. 2 Jas I [1604] ; 1604-08-27
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before John Godbolt at Ely, 16 Aug. 18 Chas I [1642]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E2/3/6
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r.: Gaol delivery and pleas before John Godbolt. Preamble: letters patent, writs of assize and gaol delivery commission.
1v. George Groome of Ely, labourer, is indicted that on 15 Jan. 1642 he stole, took and carried away a silver tankard worth five pounds belonging to Richard [?Hawsworth] and on 13 Jan. 1642 he burgled the dwelling house of Daniel Peachey at Ely between the hours of ten...
Dates:
16 Aug. 18 Chas I [1642]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before John Popham and others at Wisbech and Ely, 12 Aug. 43 Eliz. [1601], 7 Apr. 43 Eliz. [1601] and 12 Aug. 42 Eliz. [1600] , 1601-04-07, 1600-08-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/8/4
Scope and Contents
Wisbech, 12 Aug. 43 Eliz. [1600]: Pleas and gaol delivery before Popham and others. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Richard Armes of March, labourer, is indicted that on 16 June 1601 he feloniously stole, took and carried away a net worth one shilling from Robert Pynder at March. Not guilty.
1r. William Smyth of Leverington, labourer, is...
Dates:
12 Aug. 43 Eliz. [1601], 7 Apr. 43 Eliz. [1601] and 12 Aug. 42 Eliz. [1600] ; 1601-04-07; 1600-08-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before John Spurling and others at Ely, 13 Mar. 35 Eliz. [1593], 16 July 35 Eliz. [1593] and 24 Oct. 35 Eliz. [1593], and 21 Mar. 36 Eliz. [1594] and 5 July 36 Eliz. [1594], 1593-07-16, 1593-10-24, 1594-03-24, 1594-07-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/7/5
Scope and Contents
Ely, 21 Mar. 36 Eliz. [1594]: Pleas and gaol delivery before Spurling and others. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. John Hamond of Ely, baker, and William Grene of Ely, joiner, are indicted that on 4 Mar. 1591 they feloniously burgled the dwelling house of Richard Lawrence of Ely at about the hour of 11pm, assaulted Lawrence and took and carried away 18 pounds...
Dates:
13 Mar. 35 Eliz. [1593], 16 July 35 Eliz. [1593] and 24 Oct. 35 Eliz. [1593], and 21 Mar. 36 Eliz. [1594] and 5 July 36 Eliz. [1594]; 1593-07-16; 1593-10-24; 1594-03-24; 1594-07-05
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before Nicholas Bacon and others at Ely, 26 Mar. 14 Eliz [1572]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/4/3
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r.
Preamble: letters patent, writs of assize and gaol delivery commission. 1. Agnes Grene of Ely, spinster, is indicted that on 13 Jan. 1572 she feloniously took and carried away four pairs of sheets and one sheet to the value of nine shillings from the dwelling house of Edward Slowe at Ely. Not guilty. 2. Margaret Palmer of Ely, spinster, is indicted that on 8 Sept. 1571 she feloniously took and carried away a silver ring to the value of five pence from...
Dates:
26 Mar. 14 Eliz [1572]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before Robert Shute, [Roger] North and others at Ely, 13 Apr. 29 Eliz. and 26 Sept. 29 Eliz. [1587], 1587-09-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/7/1
Scope and Contents
Ely, 13 Apr. 29 Eliz. [1587]: Pleas and gaol delivery before Shute and others. Preamble: letters patent, writ of assizes and gaol delivery commission.
1v. Robert Sole of Ely, labourer, William Duglas of Ely, labourer, and Richard Brytten of Ely, labourer, are indicted that on 10 Feb. 1587 he feloniously took and carried away eight hens worth ten pence from John Sheparde at Ely. Not guilty.
...
Dates:
13 Apr. 29 Eliz. and 26 Sept. 29 Eliz. [1587]; 1587-09-26
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before Roger North and others, 11 Aug. 32 Eliz. and 9 Mar. 33 Eliz. [1590-1591], 1591-03-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/7/4
Scope and Contents
Ely, 11 Aug. 32 Eliz. [1590]: Pleas and gaol delivery before North and others. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Arthur Heynes of Whittlesey, labourer, is indicted that on 31 Dec. 1588 he feloniously took and carried away a swan worth three shillings from an unknown person at Whittlesey. Not guilty.
1v. Thomas Barret of March, labourer, is...
Dates:
11 Aug. 32 Eliz. and 9 Mar. 33 Eliz. [1590-1591]; 1591-03-09
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Ely, 17 Mar. 21 Eliz. [1579]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/5/8
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r.Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission. 1. Arthur Heynet of Eastrea in the parish of Whittlesey, yeoman, is indicted with others unknown that on 22 Feb. 1578 he broke and entered the close of Thomas Browne, and feloniously took and carried away 70 new tenches from his fishpond to the value of three shillings and four pence. Not guilty. Membrane 1v. 2. William Holdernes of Tatsell [?Tattershall],...
Dates:
17 Mar. 21 Eliz. [1579]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Ely, 21 March 23 Eliz. [1581]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/6/1
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r.
Preamble: letters patent, writ of assizes, gaol delivery commission etc. 1. Henry Grene of Sutton, labourer, is indicted that on 6 Oct. 1580 he feloniously took and carried away a bowl of milk to the value of three pence from the house of George Bunton at Sutton. Not guilty. Membrane 1v. 2. Edmund Boyce of Stretham, labourer, is indicted that on 5 Sept. 1580, he feloniously took and carried away a purse with 20 pence and four pounds in...
Dates:
21 March 23 Eliz. [1581]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Ely, 21 Sept. 28 Eliz [1586]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/6/9
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r.
Preamble: letters patent, writ of assizes and gaol delivery commission. 1. Thomas Moone of Wisbech, butcher, is indicted that on 25 June 1586 at Wisbech he feloniously took and led away a bay horse worth three pounds from Richard Kyrman. Not guilty. Membrane 1v.2. John Hamond of Ely, baker, is indicted that on 15 June 1585 at Haddenham he feloniously took and carried away a coulter [a plough share] from Henry Peverell, and on the same day...
Dates:
21 Sept. 28 Eliz [1586]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Ely and Wisbech, 15 Apr. 37 Eliz. [1595] and 3 Sept. 37 Eliz. [1595], 1595-09-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/8/1
Scope and Contents
Pleas and gaol delivery before North and others at Ely, 15 Apr. 37 Eliz. [1595].Membrane 1r. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission. 1. William Guye of Thetford, labourer, is indicted that on 31 Dec. 1594 he feloniously took and carried away two ducks worth two pence from Lancelot Daye and on 1 Feb. 1595 he feloniously took and carried away two ducks worth seven pence from Henry Goldston, both at Thetford. Not guilty. ...
Dates:
15 Apr. 37 Eliz. [1595] and 3 Sept. 37 Eliz. [1595]; 1595-09-03
Conditions Governing Access:
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Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Ely and Wisbech, 27 Mar. 31 Eliz. and 5 Aug. 31 Eliz. [1589], 1589-08-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/7/3
Scope and Contents
Ely, 27 Mar. 31 Eliz. [1589]: Pleas and gaol delivery before North and others. Membrane 1r.: Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes. Membrane 1v.: gaol delivery commission.
1v. Elizabeth Taylor of Wisbech, spinster, being pregnant and having given birth to a male child, is indicted that on 24 Sept. 1588, she took him to a place called Castle Dike in Wisbech and feloniously threw the child in,...
Dates:
27 Mar. 31 Eliz. and 5 Aug. 31 Eliz. [1589]; 1589-08-05
Conditions Governing Access:
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Wisbech and Ely, 31 Aug. 38 Eliz. [1596] and undated [assumed to be 1596], 1596
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/8/2
Scope and Contents
Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Wisbech, 31 Aug. 38 Eliz. [1596].Membrane 1r. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission. 1. Barbara Tompson of Ely, widow, is indicted that on 26 June 1596 she feloniously poisoned and murdered Henry Tompson and Richard Tompson at her dwelling house in Ely with pottage in a wooden dish containing a poison called white [monrye]. Confessed; to be hanged. 2. John...
Dates:
31 Aug. 38 Eliz. [1596] and undated [assumed to be 1596]; 1596
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North at Ely, 6 Apr. 16 Eliz. [1574]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/5/1
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r. Preamble: letters patent, writs of assize and gaol delivery commission. 1. George Webbe of Hockwold-cum-Wilton, Norfolk, is indicted that on 14 Oct. 1573 he feloniously took and drove off seven cows worth twenty shillings [each], three heifers worth twenty shillings [each] and a black steer worth twenty shillings from Richard Cannam at Wisbech. Guilty; pled benefit of clergy but found to be illiterate; to be hanged. Membrane 1v. ...
Dates:
6 Apr. 16 Eliz. [1574]
Conditions Governing Access:
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Pleas before [Henry] North at Ely, 4 Apr. 18 Jas I [1620]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/9/7
Scope and Contents
There is no gaol delivery.
1r. Robert Custans of Stretham, fisherman, answered Robert Langford in an action of trespass and assault that on 10 Aug. 1619 he assaulted Langford at Stretham. Custans counters that Langford assaulted him on the date stated. To proceed to jury trial.
1r. John Neale of Manea, yeoman, answered Thomas Durrant and Sarah, his wife, in an action of trespass...
Dates:
4 Apr. 18 Jas I [1620]
Conditions Governing Access:
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