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Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… purpose to the best of his examination. I shal be exact in sending half yearly accounts of public stores, and wou'd … Sept. 19 and Nov. 8, concerning Capt. Jones, who remains in Virginia, awaiting an opportunity for England. Repeats … St. John's Fort, Sept. 20, 1706. Signed, Jno. White, Wm. Lee, Wm. Lloyd. Endorsed, Recd. Dec. 3, 1706, Read Jan. 20, …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… us. And last week one Harrison, a Planter (being much in debt) (notwithstanding the strictest orders given to the fforts), run off in a sloop with above 60 negros, leaveing his land to the … they are like to be all starv'd. The poor unfortunate Bankers in a full body also by their humble petition shew'd …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… been regularly copied out. His brother acts as his deputy in Antigua since his departure. He merely continued the Deputy in Montserrat at the same rent 30 p.a. Has reason to believe … Recd. Read 19th Nov., 1724. 6 pp. Enclosed, 391. i. Peter Lee to Waverell Smith. Montserrat, 21st March, 1723/4. …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… of Trade and Plantations. Encloses Acts of Assembly past in July last, (i) The first is an Act for levying 6,630, for … the specie and the great quantity of Bank bills and Bankers notes commonly current, who lend their notes on the … is any danger, common opinion pulls down her own work, and bankers break in abundance, and the Bank itself is put to …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… 3. 508. Mr. Fane to the Council of Trade and Plantations. In reply to 28th Oct., is of opinion that such fines are understood to be levied in sterling money, or the value thereof. Signed, Fran. Fane. … ff. 51, 54v.] Nov. 3. 509. Same to Same. Has no objection, in point of law, to 24 acts of Virginia, 1730, submitted to …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… Burchett. I can't omit the dangerous condition of Canso in case of a war, it being so much exposed to the French of … have not force sufficient to defend themself against them in case of an attack. Endorsed, R. Dec. 10. p. [C.O. 5, 899. … by the French and Dutch relating to some American Islands in case of a war, I shall wait yr. Grace's commands, before I …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… Jamaica; and that four advice boats be built to go there in the most expeditious manner. 1,000 Irish girls, and the … be settled upon Elizabeth, widow of Maj.-Gen. Hayne, slain in the late expedition to America. Petition of John Jeffreys, of London, merchant, on behalf of Col. Richard Lee, of Virginia, and Colonel Lee's affidavit concerning the …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… Desenne [?] to the Lord Protector. Has been assistant in convoying English ships, and rescuing some of them from … by Admiral Wm. Goodson and Col. Edward D'oyley, Commanders-in-Chief of the sea and land forces in America, for Capt. … added to the Committee for America. Warrant for Humphrey Lee to export 400 dozen pairs of boots and shoes to Virginia, …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… West Indies October 1662 October 1662 Oct. 7. 373. Richard Lee to [Sec. Nicholas?]. Begs he will excuse his attendance … Wednesday, when he hopes to have received certain copies in the business of Virginia. There can be no objection to the … the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, though differing in religious worship, shall enjoy all the liberties and …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… my letters have miscarried. This country has long stood in a tottering condition, and is now nearly fallen to ruin by … My warrants are disobeyed, prisoners break out of prison in mere contempt, drums are beaten by Anthony White to summon … much right to be so as myself. Another of the Council, one Lee, and, indeed, all the Council except four, are leagued …