([24]) Commons' Journal, VII, pp. 19, 287. On May 6, 1653, a new commission of trade was proposed by the Council of State but no appointments are given. Cal. State Papers, Dom., 1653–1654, pp. 310, 344.
([25]) Commons' Journal, VII, pp. 308, 319, 341, 375.
([26]) Cal. State Papers, Dom., 1654, pp. 61, 285, 316.
([27]) Brit. Mus. Add. MSS., 11411, ff. 11b–12b.
([28]) That such an outcome was anticipated is evident from the concluding words of the "Overture." "If his Highness shall think fit to constitute a council for the general Trade of these Nations and the several Interests relating thereunto, these seaven may properly be of that number, the employment being of the same nature and therefore will rather informe then divert them who ought indeed to be busyed or conversant in no other Affaires than the matters of Trade."