Scope and Contents Item 1a (dated 1616-1624): The proceedings in the Starrchamber against Sir John Hollis and others [Sir John Wentworth and Mr Lumsden] for speeches used by them to Weston at the time of his execution at Tyberne about the death of Sir Thomas. Overbury, November 10, 1615. 1616-1624.Item 1b (dated 1485-1509): In Camera Stellata tempore Regis Henrici septimi. 1585-1509. Written in England, after 1615. In the tyme of this most prudent Prince the Courte of Starrchamber did examine...

Scope and Contents Reay claims that Ramsay told him of a plot by the Marquis of Hamilton to conquer Scotland. Ramsay calls Reay a liar, and will prove it by combat. The Court hears the case November 18, 1631 to February 18, 1632; gives rules for the combat, which should take place on April 12. Gives details of ceremonies and ornament, and the justification for holding the court.This text closes with the rising of the Court. The King, however, imprisoned the parties in the Tower so that the judicial...

Scope and Contents "The Judges Petition agt Francis Earle of Bedford & others about Sr Rob: Dudleys booke." Legal document: file fastened at head. Recites entire text of tract; advises that the author should be discovered since his intent was to inflame the public by pretending that the King had these tyrannous objectives; requests a subpoena to summon Cotton, et. al., before the Star Chamber since they "published" the tract without consulting the King or any...