A plea for the commonalty of London [electronic resource] : or, a vindication of their rights (which hath been long with-holden from 'em) in the choice of sundry city-officers. As also a justification of the power of the Court of Common-Councell, in the making of acts or by-laws, for the Good and Profit of the Citizens, notwithstanding the Negative Votes of the Lord-Major and Aldermen. Being fully proved by several Charters granted to this City, by sundry Royall Kings of England, confirmed by Act of Parliament, and by Records, witnessing the Particulars in the Practise of them. In a speech delivered in Common-Councell, On Munday the 24th of February, 1644 By John Bellamie. Reprinted as proper to the present Contest upon that Argument.