Description: The Case of Saint Edmund's-Bury. The Honble Carr Hervey, Esq; and Aubrie Porter, Esq; Sitting Members, against Jermyn Davers, Esq; and Gilbert Affleck, Esq; Petitioners [caption title] Author: [BRITISH ELECTIONS] Title: The Case of Saint Edmund's-Bury. The Honble Carr Hervey, Esq; and Aubrie Porter, Esq; Sitting Members, against Jermyn Davers, Esq; and Gilbert Affleck, Esq; Petitioners [caption title] Publication: London: 1714 Description: A 1714 petition on the subject of direct, political representation A rare and interesting British political petition relating to the right of burgesses to serve in Parliament for St. Edmundsbury, Suffolk. The document traces the political structure and representation of St. Edmundsbury from ancient times through the establishment of the town as a free borough by King Richard II, its charter that soon followed, and a controversy over rights to electing members of Parliament beginning in 1680. The petitioners write that the controversy is based on the question of "In whom the right of Election Resides, whether in the Freemen and Inhabitants of the said Town...or in the Alderman, Capital Burgesses, and Burgesses of the Common-Council." Parliament would decide upon the latter in a resolution passed April 27, 1714. An interesting look at the issue of direct representation closely preceding the major changes in British government of 1714 and 1715, and an early example of lobbying literature. ESTC records three copies: at the British Library, Oxford, and the National Library of Wales. Hanson 1966. Seller ID: 21163 Subject: Miscellany Donald A. Heald Rare Books In our nearly fifty year history we have established ourselves among the world's leading authorities on fine antiquarian illustrated and color plate books, prints & drawings and maps. Terms All orders ship within two business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 450 USD
Location: New York, New York
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Author: BRITISH ELECTIONS
Publisher: Unknown
Year Printed: 1714
Binding: Disbound
Language: English
