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2 Petitions to King Jas. II [both in Richd. How II's hand] i. Requesting mercy...

Catalogue reference: HW/93/10

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This record is a file about the 2 Petitions to King Jas. II [both in Richd. How II's hand]   i. Requesting mercy... dating from 3 Jan 1684/5; 6 June 1688.

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Reference

HW/93/10

Date

3 Jan 1684/5; 6 June 1688

Description

2 Petitions to King Jas. II [both in Richd. How II's hand]

i. Requesting mercy for over 1400 Quakers imprisoned, whose hardships are listed.

ii. Requesting further measure of toleration, with respect to tithes, church repairs, & oaths

Held by
Bedfordshire Archives & Records Service
Language

English

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/fab0d722-610e-4755-9c43-82a6f330b646/

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HW/93

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2 Petitions to King Jas. II [both in Richd. How II's hand] i. Requesting mercy...