Writ of summons
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The Constitutional Documents of the Puritan Revolution, 1625–1660 (English)
That the Sheriff, who shall wittingly and willingly make any false return, or neglect his duty, shall incur the penalty of 2000 marks of lawful English money;
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The Constitutional Documents of the Puritan Revolution, 1625–1660
The writ of summons, the formal instrument entitling a peer to sit in Parliament, withheld from and then granted to the Earl of Bristol under continuing personal restriction.
The petition of the Earl of Bristol, for his writ of summons, being referred to the Lords Committees for privileges, &c.
Whereupon the Duke of Buckingham signified unto the House, That upon the Earl of Bristol’s petition, the King had sent him his writ of summons.
My very good Lord, By His Majesty’s commandment I herewith send unto your Lordship your writ of summons for the Parliament, but withal signify His Majesty’s pleasure herein further;