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Calendar of State Papers Colonial, East Indies, China and Japan
… the county of Hereford, Esq., anno 1580, to Mr. Arthur Pet and to Mr. Charles Jackman, sent by the Merchants of the … of discovery, hereafter to be taken in hand. [ One page and a half. Copy made in 1668, probably for Sir Jos. … forth at the charges of the Company for the discovery of new trades, otherwise called the Muscovy Company. With note …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, East Indies, China and Japan
… Estimate of the cost of sheathing the three pinnaces, of a new cabin, and canvas, ropes, pitch and tar, &c. for the ship and … draught of Capt. Frobisher's instructions were founded [ see No. 187.], which instructions were afterwards altered for …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, East Indies, China and Japan
… occurrences [during Fenton's voyage intended towards China and the East Indies, written by John Walker, minister on … with 21 persons on board, whereof [seven?] were friars and two women with a young child. Hot words between the … the minister, died at sea on 5 th February following ( see No 202.); he was heaved overboard and a piece shot for …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, East Indies, China and Japan
… June 2: The bark Francis, with Capt. Drake, himself, and others, left behind by the General; dissatisfaction of … when we come home, if you call [Sir Francis] thief, I will see how you can justify it, for when we came both forth we … under the name of The Collegiate of the Fellowship of new Navigations Atlantical and Septentrional. Power to make …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, East Indies, China and Japan
… [proposed to be planted] the North-west passage to Cathay and China may be easily, quickly, and perfectly searched out as well by river and overland as … [ Five pages. Brit. Mus., Harleian, 167, fols. 100108, see ante, No. 21.] …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, East Indies, China and Japan
… of Shah Abbas, great Sophy of Persia. His country and dominions to be open from this day to all Christian people to repair and traffic without disturbance or molestation. All … of his desire to be at peace with the Christian Princes. See Brit. Mus., Nero, B. VIII., 67. i.] 1599? 262. Another …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, East Indies, China and Japan
… December 1600 December 1600 1600. 100 l. for provisions, and 100 l. to Capt. Lancaster "upon the reckoning of his … and potentates in India, where trade shall be sought. [ See No. 285.] The names of all mentioned in the patent to be … factor in the Susan, and Samuel Spencer, master. Dec. 17.New placing of the factors, with their names and the ships …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, East Indies, China and Japan
… thought fit to be set forth again for the northwest; a new conference with Capt. Geo. Waymouth or some others liked …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, East Indies, China and Japan
… an adventurer under Thos. Styles. Robt. More, gunner, and Roger Booth, gunners mate, hired for the voyage. Geo. … for the Companys service at home or abroad, as they see fit, at 16 l. per annum. Daniel Burrell, at his own … the seas, not exceeding the value of 20,000 l., without new coining or altering the stamp; to be employed in their …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, East Indies, China and Japan
… or Banda, or both. The Hope pinnace to proceed to Banda, and Mr. Browne and Mr. Sydall to remain there to procure nutmegs and mace for the next shipping. Flemish nobles procure the …