Viewing Event Record: Richard Baxter holds a 'ticket of privilege' as a member of the King's Men

Abstract

A 'ticket of privilege' addressed 'To all the Mayors' certifies that Richard Baxter, as a member of the King's Men, is immune to 'all vnnecessary trouble or molestation by Arrest or otherwise wherby Hee may bee wth drawne from the Company & they disabled to perform their service.' The ticket names all of the 'Players preuiledgd,' as well as the petitioners for the ticket.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 12 January 1637 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 12 January 1637 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Blackfriars (II)

Troupes

Name
King's Men (1625-1642)

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Hawley, Richard petitionee player
Baxter, Richard petitioner player
Hart, William petitioner player
Patrick, William petitioner player
Pettingham, Henry petitioner player
Bower, Richard petitioner player
Dowle, Rowland petitioner player
Bacon, John petitioner player
Collins, Edward petitioner player

Related Primary Sources

Event Type

  • company business
  • company context