Note 285 — Chapter X
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March 28, 1642.—A conference was held respecting a petition from Kent, which prayed for a restoration of the Bishops, and the Liturgy, &c., &c. Some parts of the petition were voted scandalous, dangerous, and tending to sedition.—Lords' Journal.
April 21.—Both Houses made a curious order against counter-petitions—"As no man ought to petition for the Government established by law because he has already his wish; but they that desire an alteration cannot otherwise have their desires known, and therefore are to be countenanced."
April 28.—The Commons, by Mr. Oliver Cromwell, acquaint the Lords "that a great meeting is to be held next day on Blackheath, to back the rejected Kentish petition." 30—"The Men of Kent come to the House, and again present their petition formerly burnt. Several are committed to the Gate House and Fleet."—Parry's Parliaments and Councils of England, 385, 386.