[278]. Ibid. pp. 39-40.
[279]. Rolls of Parliament, V., 325. A Petition of Silk Weavers, 34 Henry VI., c. 55.
[280]. Statutes, II., p. 374, 33 Henry VI., c. 5.
[281]. By kind permission of Miss Eileen Power.
[282]. S.P.D., xxvi., 6. Jan. 1607.
[283]. S.P.D., clxxv., 102, Nov. 25, 1630.
[284]. Humble Petition of the Master, Wardens and Assistants of the Company of Silk Throwers.
[285]. Statutes 13 and 14, Charles II., c. 15.
[286]. Trade of England, p. 18.
[287]. Answer to a Paper of Reflections, on the Project for laying a Duty on English Wrought Silks.