Petitions to the House of Lords, 1597-1696.
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Paul Thompson, his majesty's chaplain. HL/PO/JO/10/13/3 (1606)
Somersham in Comitat:
Huntingdon
The Advowson was granted by the King to Paul Thompson
his majesties chaplen, in January 1604 and in August following
to Cambridge for augmentation of the Divinity Readers
stipend, with reference of confirmation to this high court
of Parlament.
The University desires not any place for ther grant till
the former be expired, as may appeare by ther handes sub-
scribed to that purpose.
He humbly prayeth of this honorable Court that no act may
passe to his prejudice, without speciall reservation of his
former grant that may be good in Lawe.
and he shall be bound etc
your honour in all duty.
Pau: Thompson