| Description | Rex v. George Johnson and others on an information in the nature of a Quo Warranto concerning the election of the Mayor and Aldermen. a 1733. Counter-petition to George Johnson, Mayor, in protest concerning the election of Aldermen. Signatures. 2mm. b i. Rough notes and queries concerning the election of Mayor etc. in Chester. On a bit of paper addressed to Mr. Partington, Attorney at Law in Chester, from R. Grosvenor. 1f. ii. 7th March, 1733/4. Letter from Robert Andrews to E. Partington; from London. Concerning the suit over the election of the Mayor Ellames and Aldermen. With rough notes by E. Partington. 2ff. iii. 11th March, 1733/4. Letter from E. Partington to Andrews; from Chester. Concerning the City's charters and provisions for elections. 2ff. c 28th March, 1735. Rex v. Johnson and others at Chester Assizes. Case. 3ff. d 1734-5. Rex v. Ellames; Grosvenor, bart.; Johnson and others. Copy of case and orders at Chester Assizes. e 1734-5. Book containing copies of charters of 21 Hen. VII, 16 Elizabeth and 16 Chas. II; copy of James II's order to displace the Mayor et c., 17th Aug., 1688; proclamation of James II for restoring Corporations to their ancient charters and franchises, 17th Oct., 1688; copy of proceedings on the Quo Warranto at the Court of Session, Chester; copy of information and brief for defendants, plea, demurrer and judgment in the King's Bench. 30ff. f Bill of legal costs, 1733-5. 6ff. g Bill of legal costs, 1733-5. 4ff |