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Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… but that the Burgesses would hardly be prevailed with to discharge him; whereupon the Governor said that he could think of no other way but to give the Burgesses a recess. Oct. 7. Order for a proclamation prohibiting the entertainment of pirates and for …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… that their delay in presenting their report was due to the absence of their chairman, whereupon provision was … details as to the method, and further details as to the building of the forts. There are only ten iron guns and a few … soldiers. I continue to pay them, having no orders to the contrary, but it is so much lost, for it does them no good …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… of Virginia. Dudley Digges sworn of the Council. The proclamation for arrest of John Coode approved, and further … begun yesterday was completed, also a representation as to Lord Bellomont's salary and perquisites. Oct. 19. The two … had been allowed by Governors to despatch ships, though contrary to law. The Board hereupon resolved to report the …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… sorting and listing them. The report of the Committee as to the causes of the fire was referred to the … great opposition made to the burying of these men by the contrary party, but I was resolved to give that satisfaction … Albany and Senectady. Therein they earnestly desired the building of good defensible forts. Colonel Romar has been at …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… New York received, and directions given for draft letters to be prepared accordingly. Acts of Massachusetts further … authority, but of most pernicious consequence and directly contrary to the intent of the Acts of Trade. We therefore … Earl of Bellomont to William Popple. I send with this a proclamation for a day of fasting and humiliation, thinking …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… 1698 October 1698 Oct. 3. London. 867. Christopher Fowler to Council of Trade and Plantations. When Governor Grey … on his arrival at Barbados his instructions were found to continue Richard Lillington as one of the Council. It … of Council on the death of Governor Copley. Oct. 6. The Proclamation and Commission for the Commissioners of the …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… October 1699 October 1699 Oct. 11. 854. Agents of Barbados to Council of Trade and Plantations. In answer to your enquiry of the 5th inst., as to the effect of the … Instructions sent you upon that subject. Your care about building of store-houses was very well, and we are glad to …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… 1699 October 1699 Oct. 16. London. 865. Micajah Perry to William Popple. I will pay for the seals desired by … 876. Philip Ford to William Popple at his house in Essex Building by the Temple. Thine dated Sept. 13, with the letter … for Boston, where Drummond the Captain was acquainted. Contrary winds, the weakness of their men and scantiness of …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… October 1699 October 1699 Oct. 2. 832. Isaac Richier to Mr. Pollexfen, enclosing an account of the lands in … as to the rest I find nothing therein contained contrary to law or prejudical to H.M. prerogative. Signed, … while they are on their enterprise. I enclose a copy of my proclamation. I have not been in the government as deputy …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… October 1699 Oct. 22. Whitehall. 881. Mr. Secretary Vernon to the Council of Trade and Plantations. It is His Majesty's … New York and about Sir William Beeston's request for leave to come home for his health. Signed, Ja. Vernon. Endorsed, … Oct. 23. 888. Minutes of Council of Massachusetts Bay. Proclamation ordered for a public Thanksgiving Day. Account …