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Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… to lessen the quantity of tobacco, raise the price in foreign markets and so injure H.M. revenue and the … the poor. (v. 11th and 12th March, 1731). Argues at length in reply. The county has already entred upon the expence of … mark of your indulgence, the placing over us H. E. George Burrington Esq. etc., who by his behaviour during the time he …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… of Virginia, I730 ; (i) vesting certain intailed lands in William Randolph etc. ; (ii) confirming the title of … 75, 75 v., 82 v.] May 4. St. James's. 196. Order of King in Council. Approving Representation of the Council of Trade … 5, 401. pp. 3240.] May 27. No. Carolina. 240. Governor Burrington to Mr. Popple. Refers to his report sent last year …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… By order of the Committee who are to inquire into frauds in the Customs etc., you are to lay before them the … Warrant appointing Robert Burnett Secretary of New Jersey, in the place of James Smith decd. Countersigned, Holles … to Governor G. Johnston, and revoking that of Governor Burrington. Countersigned, Holles Newcastle. Set out, N.C. …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… mention of the King's Instructions, as their last Message, in enclosed Journals will show, and "with how much indecency … but because they cou'd not tempt, or provoke him to fly in his Master's face." It would have been very easy to answer … ff. 158, 159-160 v.] May 19. No. Carolina. 172. Governor Burrington to the Council of Trade and Plantations. Abstract. …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… 1730 [1730]. 641. Petition of Thomas Burnett to the King. In consideration of the services of Bishop Burnet, His late … of the Customs. Mr. Burnet by unfortunate dealing in public stocks having involved himself in considerable … the inhabitants of North Carolina in respect to Mr. George Burrington being re-appointed their Governour. Abstract. Mr. …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… on the third summons or refuse to take the oath appointed in a former act is adjudged convict of having traded with the … of perjury, and this on their being barely suspected; in case of non- appearance, they may be subjected to … 999. Extract of letter from Mr. Porter to Governor Burrington. Our session ended last Thursday, when Sir Richard …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… of Trade and Plantations to the King. An act was passed in So. Carolina, 20th Aug. 1731, entituled for remission of … also reced. great lights upon the several points contained in this act, from ye papers that have been transmitted to us … 218, 2. pp. 263267.] Nov. 2. No. Carolina. 436. Governor Burrington to Mr. Popple. Abstract. Acknowledges letter of …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… testimony to the character of Mr. Bradley, whom he knew in Worcestershire in good circumstances and credit as a lawyer, and also … the information exhibited by John Ashe against George Burrington, Governor, for an offence committed by him whilst …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… 1733, 1-30 Nov. 1. St. James's. 373. Order of King in Council. Appointing William Gordon to the Council of Jamaica in the room of Henry Stout, resigned. Signed, Ja. Vernon. … 374 v., 375 v.] Nov. 12. North Carolina. 383. Governor Burrington to the Council of Trade and Plantations. Encloses …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… by the hands of my Lord Fairfax, whose private affairs in the Northern Neck, where his estate lyes, has employed his time ever since his arrival in this Government, which was in May. We have now agreed upon … v., 72 v.] Nov. 10. Whitehall. 164. Mr. Popple to Capt. Burrington. I beg the favour of you to inform me by whom the …