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| Bill Number | 2886 | Session | 1723 |
| Title |
For accepting the solemn affirmation or declaration of the people called Quakers, in certain cases, instead of an oath in the usual form. |
| Heads of Bill Stages |
| Originating Body |
Commons |
| Leave or Order |
16 Oct 1723 | Leave or Order to |
Ralph Gore Chancellor of Exchequer |
[0872] |
| Read & Committed |
22 Oct 1723 | Presented by |
Ralph Gore Chancellor of Exchequer |
[0872] |
| Reported |
9 Nov 1723 | Reported by |
Ralph Gore Chancellor of Exchequer |
[0872] |
| Sent to Chief Governor |
9 Nov 1723 | |
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| Privy Council Stages |
| Decision of the Irish Privy Council |
Approved | |
| Received & Referred to Law Officers | 5 Dec 1723 | |
| Petition to English Privy Council |
None | |
| Decision of the English Privy Council |
Amended | |
| Engrossed |
24 Dec 1723 | |
| Returned Bill Stages |
| House Presented |
Commons | |
| Presented |
10 Jan 1724 | |
| Sent to Other House |
21 Jan 1724 | |
| Royal Assent |
10 Feb 1724 | |
| Statute Number |
10 George I c.8 |
| [+] Further Details |
Extant Copies:
- N.L.I., Flower Papers, MS 38597/8, apparent engrossed bill dated 2 Feb. 1723[4] (ref from David H. Jan. 2007).
The following 3 printed items appear to relate to this measure. ESTCT203067 is a longer version of ESTCN68565; both quoted a clause from a failed measure of 1709, no. 0163.
The case of the people called Quakers, humbly presented to the Parliament of Ireland, respecting the sufferings they labour under, because for conscience-sake they cannot swear, desiring to be eas'd by a solemn affirmation. [Dublin?, 1723?]. [ESTCN68565] Photo on file.
The case of the people call'd Quakers, humbly presented to the Parliament of Ireland, respecting the sufferings they labour under, because for conscience sake they cannot swear, desiring to be eas'd by a solemn affirmation. [Dublin?, 1723?]. [ESTCT203067] In ECCO. Gale Document Number CW105822940
The case of the people called Quakers in Ireland, respecting oaths, humbly presented to the Lord Lieutenant, and Great Council of Ireland in Parliament assembled. [Dublin?, 1723?]. [ESTCT189539]
Subjects:
Committee:
Committee of the Whole House
Procedural Features: Protest; Initiating Petition; Later Petition
Comments on Procedural Features:
Later petition: 24 Jan. 1724. |
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