Index Expurgatorius Anglicanus / Or, a descriptive catalogue of the principal books printed or published in England, which have been suppressed, or burnt by the common hangman, or censured, or for which the authors, printers, or publishers have been prosecuted

by W. H. Hart

239.

Sir Francis Winnington's speech. 1679.

On April 1st, 1679, the House of Commons ordered that a Committee should be appointed to enquire as to the authors and publishers of this "false and scandalous pamphlet."[200]

240.

Two letters from Mr. Mountagu, to the Lord Treasurer; one of the eleventh, the other of the eighteenth of January, 1677/8, which were read in the House of Commons. Together with the Lord Treasurer's speech in the House of Peers, upon an impeachment of High treason, &c., brought up against his Lordship by the House of Commons, December 23, 1678. London. 1679.

For the condemnation of this book see next article. A copy exists in the British Museum Library. It is in quarto and contains 15 pages.

241.

A Letter from a Jesuit in Paris to his correspondent in London showing the most effectual way to ruin the government and the Protestant Religion. 1679.

On March 21st, 1678/9, it was ordered by the House of Commons that Jonathan Edwyn, living at the Three Roses, in Redcross Street, be immediately sent for to give the House an account by what authority he published this and the preceding pamphlet. The next day, on Mr. Hills being called in, he informed the House that he printed them by order of the Lord Treasurer; and a Committee was appointed to consider of these two pamphlets, and to report their opinions to the House. On the 26th, the House was informed that Doctor John Nelson was the author of the Letter from a Jesuit in Paris; he was therefore ordered to be sent for.[201]