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Author: Carew, George, Esq.
Title: Fraud and oppression detected and arraigned. Or An appeal to the Parliament of England in a short narative and deduction of severall actions at law depending in the ordinary courts of justice in Holland & Zealand, between diverse subjects of the King of England, and the subjects of the States Generall of the Seven United Provinces. With severall remarkable observations and animadversions thereupon, by the creditors of Sr. William Courten, Sr. Paul Pyndar, Sr. Edward Littleton and Willam [sic] Courten Esquire deceased. Faithfully recollected and digested into a method by G.C. a lover of his countrey. Whereunto are added some necessary advertisements concerning the improvement of navigation and trade.
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Print source: Fraud and oppression detected and arraigned. Or An appeal to the Parliament of England in a short narative and deduction of severall actions at law depending in the ordinary courts of justice in Holland & Zealand, between diverse subjects of the King of England, and the subjects of the States Generall of the Seven United Provinces. With severall remarkable observations and animadversions thereupon, by the creditors of Sr. William Courten, Sr. Paul Pyndar, Sr. Edward Littleton and Willam [sic] Courten Esquire deceased. Faithfully recollected and digested into a method by G.C. a lover of his countrey. Whereunto are added some necessary advertisements concerning the improvement of navigation and trade.
Carew, George, Esq.
[London: s.n.], Printed anno Domini 1676.
Subject terms:
Courten, William, -- Sir, 1572-1636 -- Early works to 1800.
Pindar, Paul, -- Sir, 1565 or 6-1650 -- Early works to 1800.
Littleton, Edward Littleton, -- Lord, 1589-1645 -- Early works to 1800.
Courten, William, d. 1655 -- Early works to 1800.
Nederlandsche Oost-Indische Compagnie -- Early works to 1800.
Netherlands -- History -- 1648-1714 -- Early works to 1800.
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To the Right Honoble and Right Worfull:. The Lord Major of London; And the Aldermen & Common Councell of the Citie for the time being.
To the good Subjects of GREAT BRITAIGN, More especially to those that live in the Kingdom of England, under the Govern∣ment, and protection of that Crown.
To the KINGS Most Excellent MAJESTY. The humble petition of George Carew Esqr. Admi∣nistrator of the Goods and Chattels of Sr. William Courten and Sr. Paul Pyndar Knights deceased. Assigneé of Sr. Edward Littleton Baronet, Pro∣curator & Assigneé of the Commissioners appointed to Execute a Commission under the great Seal of England concerning Mr. Courtens Estate, on the behalf of himself, and several others Proprietors and Creditors, your Majesties good Subjects. Sheweth.
Fraud and Oppression detected and arraigned, in a short Narrative, and Deduction of severall Actions at Law, depending in the Ordinary Courts of Justice in Holland and Zealand, between Diverse Subjects of England, and the Inhabitants of the States Generall of the seven United Provinces.
A Copie of the Instrument of Agreement between the Directors of the East-India Company of the Netherlands and Jacob Pergens, Translated out of the Low-dutch.
Severall speculations of the Creditors, with some animadversions thereupon.
IT is generally observed, in all Forraign parts of the world, that Englishmen, who are most tender of their own Laws, liberties, & properties at home, are as careless of their Rights, Interests, and Priviledges abroad: some sad Examples whereof are briefly demonstrated hereafter in this following Narrative.
ANIMADVERSION.
Advertisement to the Courteous Reader.
The Case faithfully stated by the Appointment of the Lord High Chancelor of England, A•. 1663. for the Opinions of the most Eminent Common Lawyers & Civillians in England.
The Advice & Opinions of the Advocates & Professors of the Law at the Hague, on behalf of the East-India Company of the Netherlands, in the case depending between them & the Administrator of Sr. Paul Pyndar, translated out of the Low-dutch into English. Anno 1663.
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A Copie of Letters Patents, for Especiall Reprisals from the King of Great Britain, (under the Great Seal of England) Against the States Generall & their Subjects, inrolled in the high Court of Chancery.
part
It is necessary in this Appeal to make a little retrospect into former proceedings, and give a perfect account concern∣ing all Mr. Courtens Mannors, Lands, Tenements and Heredita∣ments granted and assigned unto Sr. Edward Littleton, as afore∣said towards his indempnity, and payment of the debts.
The Case was this
The Process at the Hague.
The Case.
The Advice & Opinions, of the Iudges, Doctors & Common Lawyers in England, upon the Case aforesaid, transmitted to the High Court of Iudicature at the Hague.
The Sentence of the High Court of Judicature translated out of Dutch into English.
part
Here follows a Brief Narrative of the Process concerning the accounts of the Company.
The Process at Middleburgh.
part
A Copie of the Letter from the King of Great Britain to the States Generall. A• 1671.
A Copie of the Kings Letter to Sr. George Downing, his Majesties Embassador at the Hague. A. 1671.
Observations Remarkable.
The Order of Reference from the King and Councill.
The Report of the Lords Refferees to the King pursuant to the Order of the Councill table.
The Kings Letter to the Duke of Buckingham, and the Earl of Arlington, in pursuance of the Report.
To our Right Trusty & entirely beloved and to our Right Trusty and welbeloved Cousins and Councellors and Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiaries to treat with our good Brother the most Christian King, and the States of the United Netherlands.
part
To the Kings most Excellent Majesty.
The Process begun Anno 1662. revived at Middleburgh, Anno 1674. and translated out of the Low-dutch into English.
Extract out of the Ordinarie Roll of the Citie of Middleburgh in Zealand.
Extract out of the Ordinarie Roll of the City of Middleburgh in Zealand.
Extract out of the Ordinarie Roll in this City of Middleburgh in Zealand.
Extract out of the Ordinarie Roll of the City of Middleburgh in Zealand.
Extract out of the Ordinarie Roll of the City of Middleburgh.
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section
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To the impartiall Readers.
Severall remarkable observations upon divers select Articles in Treaties of Common Alliance and Commerce, concluded between Soveraign Princes and States.
Article XV. With Spain.
To the Merchants-Adventurers of England and all other Merchants, subjects to the King of Great Britain.
Six select Articles, taken out of the treaty of Alliance and Commerce, concluded at London the 24th of February 1495. between HENRY the seaventh, King of England, and PHILIP Arch-Duke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, &c.
Extracted out of the Original kept upon record in the Chamber of Accounts at Lisle in the Province of Flanders.
ARTIC. X.
XI.
XIV.
XXII.
XXIX.
XXXV.
The said Philip, Arch-Duke of Austria and Duke of Burgundy, was the onely Son and Heir of Maria de Vallois Dutchess of Bourgundy, and Maxmilian Arch-Duke of Austria her Husband, who was Son and Heir of Frederick Emperour of Germany.
Article XV. Translated out of the Latin Original.
The Certificate of the Kings Commissioners, concerning the originall words. Poterunt litem inceptam prosequi.
An Apologie for the Originall Proprietors, and adventurers, as also for the Creditors of Sr. William Courten, Sr. Paul Pyndar, and Sr. Edward Littleton.
Six select Articles of Peace and Alliance be∣tween Charles the Second, King of Great Brettaign &c. and the States Gene∣rall of the Seaven United Provinces, taken out of the Treaty Concluded at Breda the 21. of July Old Stile, 1667.
III.
IV.
V.
VIII.
XXIII.
XXXII.
Three select Articles of Peace and Alliance be∣tween Charles the second King of Great Brittaign, &c. and Frederick the third King of Denmark and Norway, taken out of the Treaty concluded at Breda, the 21/31 of July, 1667.
I.
III.
V.
Six select Articles of Peace and Alliance be∣tween Charles the Second King of Great Britain, &c. and Lewis the Four∣teenth the most Christian King, taken out of the Treaty, concluded at Breda the 21. of July, 1667.
I.
III.
IV.
XVI.
XVII.
XVIII.
Seven select Articles, of Peace, Commerce, and Alliance, between the Crowns of Great Brittain and Spain, taken out of the Treaty concluded at Madrid the 13/23 May, 1667.
I.
VIII.
IX.
XX.
XXVIII
XXXIV.
Arguments upon the 3, 4, 5, and 8. Articles of the Treaty concluded at Breda, between the King of Great Britain, and the States Generall.
The Copy of a Patent containing several Gracious Priviledges lately granted by the High and Mighty Philip the Fourth, King of Spain, &c. Translated out of Spanish, in the yeare 1645. renewed and confirmed Anno 1667.
Three select Articles taken out of the Treaty of Peace and Common Alliance between Charles the Second, King of Great Britain, and the States Generall Concluded at London the 9/19 February, 1673/4. with the Preamble and deputations to the Commissioners of both parties taken from the Originalls in Latin and French.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
Sequitur tenor Commissionis seu plenae pote∣statis à parte Serenissimi Domini Magnae Britanniae Regis datae.
Tenor Plenae potestatis a parte Dominorum Ordinum Generalium datae.
Six select Articles of the Treaty-Marine con∣cluded in the year 1674. between Charles the Second, King of Great Britain, and the States Generall, with the Preamble thereunto, to be observed in all parts of the World by Land, Sea and Fresh waters.
Artic. I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
XII.
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Some further Speculations concerning the said Treaties, with severall Animadversions thereupon.
But here follows an insolent President beyond all Example, in an order of the States of Holland dated the 10. September 1676. (upon Mr. Marke Fletchers case hereafter mentioned) directed to the supream Court of Iudicature at the Hague, the Provinciall Court of Holland, and the Schepens or Judges in Amsterdam. Without hearing of Mr. Fletcher, his Councell or Atturneys, or any Englishman concerned in the Cause.
Translated out of Low-Dutch into English. The States of Holland and West-Friesland.
section
A Brief Deduction of the case depending between Marke Fletcher of Middle∣burg, Merchant, and Iacob Pergens of Amsterdam.
RESOLVED
I.
II.
III.
Severall Advertisments, concerning the Hollanders, in reference to their performance of Contracts and agreements in Nationall Treaties and Administration of justice in these modern Times.
part
To the Honourable Knights, Citizens and Burgesses in the Parliament of England.
Severall necessary Advertisments concerning the improvement of Navigation and the Woollen Manufactures of England.
A Brief relation concerning Capt. Edward Cotterell, and severall Merchants in Rotterdam, Middleburg, Flushing, Camp-Veer and Duinkirk.
The Insinuation and Protest of Mr. George Carew: delivered to the Magistrates of the Principal Cities and Towns in Holland and Zealand, who have voices in the Government of those Provinces, and likewise to the Directors in the several Chambers of the East-and West-India Companies there respectively.
part
TO THE Knights, Citizens and Parliament assembed.