By the King, a proclamation. For restoring corporations to their ancient charters, liberties, rights and franchises.
England and Wales.Sovereign (1685-1688 : James II)
JamesII,King of England,1633-1701.
London : Printed by Charles Bill, Henry Hills, and Thomas Newcomb, printers to the King's most Excellent Majesty,
1688.
"The deeds of surrender of corporations are not enrolled, except Thetford, Nottingham, ... Judgements have been entered against London, Chester, ...All corporations are to be restored as they were before any deed of surrender. All officers holding since a surrender removed from place. All deeds of surrender to be cancelled and returned. New charters will be granted. All charters of incorporation granted after 1679 annulled and void." -- Steele.
At foot of text: Given at Our Court at VVhitehall the 17th day of October, 1688. In the fourth year of Our reign.
Steele notation: Bo- solved Our; Arms 106.
Wing (2nd ed.)
Crawford, J.L.L. Royal proclamations, 1485-1714,
ESTC
Microfilm.