Nalson, John
, an historical writer, was born probably about 1638, and educated at Cambridge, of which he
became LL. D. We have discovered very few particulars
of his life. He appears to have been zealous in the royal
cause during the usurpation, and became rector of Doddington cum March, in the Isle of Ely. He was also in
1684 collated to a prebend in that cathedral. Wood and
Bentham say that he died March 24, 1685-6, aged
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fortyeight years, and was buried in Ely cathedral. If Bentham
did not copy this date from Wood, but took it from the
registers of Ely, we know not how to reconcile it with a
letter from Dr. Nalson, printed in Gutch’s “Collectanea,”
and dated 1688, at the time the bishops were sent to the
Tower by the infatuated James II. Be this as it may, he
published “An Impartial Collection of the Great Affairs
of State, from the beginning of the Scotch rebellion in
1639, to the murder of king Charles I, &c.” Lond. 1682-3,
2 vols. fol. This collection was intended as an antidote to
that of Rush worth, whose prejudices were in favour of the
parliament; and contains many authentic and curious circumstances not to be found in other writers. Nalson’s
statements are reviewed by Roger Coke, esq. in his
*‘ Treatise of the Life of Man,“1685, fbl. Besides this
historical collection, Dr. Nalson wrote, 1.” The Countermine: or, a short, but true discovery of the dangerous
principles, and secret practices of the dissenting party,
especially the presbyterians; shewing, that religion is pretended, but rebellion intended,“&c. Lond. 1677, 8vo.
2.” The Common Interest of King and People, shewing
the original, antiquity, and excellency, of monarchy compared with aristocracy and democracy, and particularly of
our English monarchy; and that absolute, papal, and presbyterian popular supremacy are utterly inconsistent with
prerogative, property, and liberty;“ibid. 1678, 8vo. 3.” A True Copy of the Journal of the High Court of Justice, for the’ trial of Charles I. as it was read in the
House of Commons, and attested under the hand of Phelps,
clerk to that infamous court,“with an introduction, ibid.
1684, fol. He also translated Maimbourg’s” History of
the Crusade," &c. ibid. 1685, fol. 1
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Works found by this author (or others with similar names) in the Early English Books Online Collection:
The true liberty & dominion of conscience vindicated, from the usurpations & abuses of opinion, and persuasion (1677) by Nalson, John, 1638?-1686.
The countermine, or, A short but true discovery of the dangerous principles and secret practices of the dissenting party, especially the Presbyterians shewing that religion is pretended but rebellion is intended : and in order thereto, the foundation of monarchy in the state and episcopacy in the church are undermined / by one who does passionately wish the prosperity of the Church, his King and country. (1677) by Nalson, John, 1638?-1686.
The common interest of king and people shewing the original, antiquity and excellency of monarchy, compared with aristocracy and democracy, and particularly of our English monarchy, and that absolute, papal and Presbyterian popular supremacy are utterly inconsistent with prerogative, property and liberty / by John Nalson. (1677) by Nalson, John, 1638?-1686.
The project of peace, or, Unity of faith and government, the only expedient to procure peace, both foreign and domestique and to preserve these nations from the danger of popery and arbitrary tyranny by the author of the countermine. (1678) by Nalson, John, 1638?-1686.
A letter from a Jesuit at Paris, to his correspondent in London shewing the most effectual way to ruine the government and Protestant religion. (1679) by Nalson, John, 1638?-1686.
A letter from a Jesuit at Paris, to his correspondent in London; shewing the most effectual way to ruine the government and Protestant religion. (1679) by Nalson, John, 1638?-1686.
The true Protestants appeal to the city and countrey (1681) by Nalson, John, 1638?-1686.
An essay upon the change of manners being a second part of The true Protestants appeal to the city and country. (1681) by Nalson, John, 1638?-1686.
England bought and sold, or, A discovery of a horrid design to destroy the antient liberty of all the free-holders in England, in the choice of members to serve in the Honourable House of Commons in Parliament, by a late libel entituled, The certain way to save England, &c. (1681) by Nalson, John, 1638?-1686.
Vox populi, fax populi, or, A discovery of an impudent cheat and forgery put upon the people of England by Elephant Smith, and his author of Vox populi thereby endeavoring to instill the poysonous principles of rebellion into the minds of His Majesties subjects : humbly recommended to all loyal subjects and true Englishmen. (1681) by Nalson, John, 1638?-1686.
The complaint of liberty & property against arbitrary government dedicated to all true English men, and lovers of liberty, laws, and religion. (1681) by Nalson, John, 1638?-1686.
The Character of a rebellion, and what England may expect from one, or, The designs of dissenters examined by reason, experience, and the laws and statutes of the realm (1681) by Nalson, John, 1638?-1686.
The true Protestants appeal to the city and countrey (1681) by Nalson, John, 1638?-1686.
Foxes and firebrands, or, A specimen of the danger and harmony of popery and separation wherein is proved from undeniable matter of fact and reason that separation from the Church of England is, in the judgment of papists, and by sad experience, found the most compendious way to introduce popery and to ruine the Protestant religion. (1682) by Nalson, John, 1638?-1686.
The present interest of England, or, A confutation of the Whiggish conspiratours anti-monyan principle shewing from reason and experience the ways to make the government safe, the king great, the people happy, money plentifull, and trade flourish. (1683) by Nalson, John, 1638?-1686.
Animadversions upon a paper entituled, The speech of the late Lord Russel, &c. (1683) by Nalson, John, 1638?-1686.
An impartial collection of the great affairs of state. From the beginning of the Scotch rebellion in the year MDCXXXIX. To the murther of King Charles I. Wherein the first occasions, and the whole series of the late troubles in England, Scotland & Ireland, are faithfully represented. Taken from authentic records, and methodically digested. / By John Nalson, LL: D. Vol. II. Published by His Majesty's special command.Impartial collection of the great affairs of state. Vol. 2 (1683) by Nalson, John, 1638?-1686.
A True copy of the journal of the High Court of Justice for the tryal of K. Charles I as it was read in the House of Commons and attested under the hand of Phelps, clerk to that infamous court / taken by J. Nalson Jan. 4, 1683 : with a large introduction. (1684) by Nalson, John, 1638?-1686.
Reflections upon Coll. Sidney's Arcadia, the old cause being some observations upon his last paper, given to the sheriffs at his execution. (1684) by Nalson, John, 1638?-1686.
The history of the crusade, or, The expeditions of the Christian princes for the conquest of the Holy Land written originally in French, by the fam'd Mounsieur Maimbourg ; Englished by John Nalson.Histoire des Croisades. English (1685) by Nalson, John, 1638?-1686.
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