Shelfmark
Fk.5.03(08)
Author
Uniform title
[Speech in the House of Commons against the naturalization of foreigners]
Title
The following speech being spoke off hand upon the debates in the House of Commons, you cannot expect in it the exactness of Roman eloquence; but you have the freedom, and bravery of the old Roman, and true English spirit, zealous for the good of their country, and bold in all its dangers. And if other corporations and shires would take the like care as B---l, they might be as happy in the choice of their representatives; and then, and never till then, may we hope to see poor England become old England again, rich and happy at home, glorious and renowned abroad. Towards which, this worthy patriot has set a noble example; and that it may inspire and incourage others, and prompt and enable the country to distinguish such from pensioners, and wretched betrayers of their country and posterity, is the design of making this publick, from a copy which I procured from a member of the house of commons, who took it in short hand, as it was spoke.
Varying form of title
Political tracts &c
Publication, distribution, etc.
[London] : [s.n.], [1694].
Physical description
8p ; 22cm. (4to).
Note
Attributed to Sir John Knight. cf. NUC pre-1956.
Note
Title taken from first lines of text; imprint from Wing.
Note
Also published under title: A speech in the House of Commons against the naturalization of foreigners, 1693.
Note
In opposition to a bill to naturalize Protestant immigrants, rejected by the House of Commons 15 March 1694.
Note
In this edition, the word "SPEECH" on first line of text is in Roman type.
Note
Bound with twenty-seven other items.
Note
Ms. contents list on flyleaf.
Note
Previously: Dm.5.3.
Citation/references note
ESTC R10869; Wing (2nd ed.), K686
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. University Microfilms International, 1979. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 944:12).
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731.
Provenance
Ms. inscription in pencil: "Checked March 1924".
Binding
18th century quarter brown calf; red and blue marbled paper covered boards; four raised bands; spine title: "Political tracts &c".
Subject
Subject
Protestantism Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B10442