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The Petition of Right [1627]
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II. and that Commissions have of late issued on which Proceedings have been had contrary to Law.
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VI. and that Soldiers have been dispersed in divers Counties, and Inhabitants compelled to receive them.
VII. 25 E. III. and that Commissions have issued under the Great Seal for Proceedings according to Martial Law.
Reciting that by (25) 34 Ed. I. st. 4. c. 1, by Authority of Parliament holden 25 Ed. III. and by other Laws of this Realm, the Kings Subjects should not be taxed but by Consent in Parliament;
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