249. Laud (William, Archbishop of Canterbury, executed, 1573-1645).- Noy or Noye (William, Attorney-General to Charles I, 1577-1634) Extract è Reg.ro prinli sedis Archiepalis Cantaur, manuscript in English, 14pp. excluding 2 blank ff., signed at end “W:m Noye”, ink showing through in various places, 1f. with 2 small holes, some staining, browned, edges a little frayed, new endpapers, modern boards, folio, 25th March 1634.
est. £200 – £300
A detailed account by Noy of a decision he made in the case between William Laud and John Williams Bishop of Lincoln, over the rights of the Archbishop to make a metropolitan visitation to the diocese of Lincoln. Noy found in favour of Laud.