1678 October

A Brief

Historical Relation

&c.

by Narcissus Luttrell

1678 - October

 In which a Murtherers' Manhunt

October: On the 20th his majestie out of his wonted goodnesse, putt forth a proclamation for the discovery of the murtherers of the said sir Edmundbury Godfrey, promising the reward of 500 pounds and pardon to any who shall discover the same.

On the 18th the earl of Ailesbury was sworn one of his majesties privy councill, and took his place at the board accordingly.

The 21st, the parliament, pursuant to his majesties late prorogation, mett at Westminster; and his majestie being come in his royall robes into the house of lords, and the commons attending there, his majestie made a gracious speech, and the lord chancellour after enlarged thereon to the two houses on the subject of their meeting; which done, the commons returned to their house to debate of matters.
On the 24th came out another proclamation by his majestie for further encouragement to discover the murtherers of sir Edmundbury Godfrey.

On the 25th came out a proclamation for a generall fast to be kept on the 13th of November next.

On the 30th of this month came out a proclamation by the king, commanding all persons being popish recusants, or so reputed, to depart from the citties of London and Westminster, and all other places within ten miles of the same.