The case of James Percy, claymant to the Earldom of Northumberland with an impartial account of the proceedings he hath made in the several courts of justice in order to the proving and obtaining his right and title to the said Earldom : humbly addressed to the Kings Most Excellent Majesty, and the Right Honourable the Lords spiritual and temporal in Parliamnet [sic] assembled.
Percy, James, 1619-1690?, Grey of Ruthin, Charles Longueville, Baron, 1618-1643.
His Majesties Reference.
At Our Court at Whitehall, the 25th. of November 1640.
WE are Graciously pleased to refer the Petition, and the Consideration thereof, and of the Petitioners Claim and Title to the Peers o• Our Parliament; and Our Will and Pleasure, That Justice and Right be done hereupon.
Order hereupon, it was referred to the Commitee of Priviledges, and the Lord Ruthin to have notice of it, and a Copy of the Petition.