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A New History of London
… Book 1, Ch. 22 1755 to the death of George II CHAP. XXII. From the commencement of hostilities … fell into the river; and thus a total stop was put to all trade that depended upon the intercourse between London and … and which having obtained the sanction of subsequent acts of the legislature, have introduced much confusion, and …
A New History of London
… Book 1, Ch. 23 The reign of George II to the trial of Wilkes CHAP. XXIII. From the … put. The reign of a new king is usually distinguished by acts of grace in favour of delinquents and debtors; and … in them; they must be built on the common principles of trade : it seems therefore that no more can be done than to …
A New History of London
… Book 1, Ch. 24 1763-1769 CHAP. XXIV. From the prosecution of Mr. Wilkes, to his being elected alderman of the ward of … laws happily afford every man against unjustifiable acts of power. No prescription can alter the nature of what … France; a nation who are our most dangerous competitors in trade, and whose ambitious schemes long experience teaches us …
A New History of London
… Book 1, Ch. 25 1769-1770 CHAP. XXV. From the trial of the Brentford rioters, to the death of the right … attentive to the interests of the manufactures and the trade of this kingdom in all parts of the world, and more … all the future proceedings of this parliament; for the acts of the legislature can no more be valid without a legal …
A New History of London
… Book 1, Ch. 26 1770-1771 CHAP. XXVI. From the death of alderman Beckford, to the close of the year 1771. On July … concurrence in opinion was not concerned in meer official acts. Two motions were therefore carried in a court of … to promote the navigation of the river Thames, and the trade of this great capital, and more particularly the trade, …
A New History of London
… Ch. 3 King John to Edward I CHAP. III. From the accession of John, to that of Edward. On the death of Richard I. … in London many Italian usurers, who carried on an illicit trade with impunity: for, calling themselves the pope's … They assembled a great army, and proceeded to open acts of hostility, by destroying the estates, and plundering …
A New History of London
… Ch. 4 Edward I to Edward III CHAP. IV. From the accession of Edward I. to the death of Edward III. 1273. Prince Edward was at Sicily, on his … his father. He dispatched letters to the mayor, sheriffs and commonalty of London, dated January 19, Anno Regni primo, …
A New History of London
… Book 1, Ch. 5 Richard II to the Wars of the Roses CHAP. V. From the accession of Richard II. to … the beginning of the civil wars between the Houses of York and Lancaster. Edward III. was a prince of great abilities, … Perhaps much more is effected by the extension of trade among those who have not been accustomed to it, than …
A New History of London
… Cade's Rebellion to Henry VII CHAP. VI. From the rebellion of Jack Cade, to the accession of Henry VII. We now arrive at … little contribute. Though the people, by the influence of trade, had, in good measure, broke the bands which linked … 5, 1461. He left it to the parliament to ratify these acts at leisure. Thus ended the long reign of Henry VI. a …
A New History of London
… 7 Henry VII and Henry VIII CHAP. VII. From the accession of Henry VII. to the death of Henry VIII. The battle at … with the princess Elizabeth. As the cultivation of trade and arts had enabled the common people to acquire … their characters rather than atoning for their faults, by acts of piety and ostentatious charity. Thus it fared with …