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The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… III. grants to the citizens his city of Canterbury to farm for 601. a year, to be paid into the Exchequer; and that, … one Judge, for the city and county of Canterbury. 1743. An engine, for weighing hay and straw, is erected in the city. … for dissection. 1758. The corporation purchase a fire engine, for the use of the inhabitants, which costs 52l. 8s. …
Calendar of State Papers, Ireland
… but very ho[spitably] entreated. I kept the horse you sent for Don John till February 26, when I received order from the Governor to get ready for a journey into the country, he having received order from the King for my despatch. Not having heard from Don John, and not …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Elizabeth, 1601-3
… there. Use all the King's subjects and soldiers there, for defence of the forts and conquest or annoyance of the … March to September, and Haddington and all other garrisons for six months, at least. Whilst Sir T. Holcroft visits the … Sir F. Leek is to lie at Norham, Roxburgh, or Fernihurst, for surer defence, levying men, conveying reports, &c. Ships …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Elizabeth, 1601-3
… to the use of the said Giggs and Agnes his wife for their lives, should be with remainder to the said … and have, by appointment of the Princes of this realm, and for money by them borrowed, had their bonds taken for great … of the lands are clothed at home, and a great part of the navigation so maintained by them, that their service is …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Elizabeth
… of Archibald Moore to the King, in recompense of service, for the reversion to a pension of 3 s. 4 d. a day, granted to … in favour of the petitioner, as well deserving it for services in Ireland. [ page.] Aug. 16. 57. The King to … a boat, to travel upon the river Weaver, co. Chester, for his own private gain, to the great annoyance of our …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Elizabeth
… are divers bays and inlets of the sea, some being harbours for boats and small ships, among which are divers places … but by degrees have exchanged walch-hooks and slings for calivers and muskets, the owners whereof furnish … as falcons, minions, &c., and provide powder and shot for them. The total number of men bearing arms in 1610 was …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Elizabeth
… of you and your lady, that having received her commission for canvas, I have not sent it with such speed as she might … commanded; pray write to your lieutenant about it. Thanks for your mare, which was shipped with great difficulty, but … as you well know, and the governor has sent a project for making a base guard in the new castle. The next summer is …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Elizabeth
… Latin.] 106. Proviso in a grant to John and Abraham , for their service about the customs, of 366 l. 16 s. 8 d. … Lake. You want information of the success of the new water engine, for which my son and others have got a patent, on … asked to take the patent, but not finding in this new engine what might answer great expectations, I thought it …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Elizabeth, Addenda
… on the Loire. Although it could not resist battery, yet for expedition they will pass the river at once, visit the … goshawk, 120 ells of canvas, &c. I wrote to this Monsieur for redress, but he answered he was sorry that he had … and enriched England, advanced her customs, maintained navigation, and a safe trade to the Merchant Adventurers. 4. …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Elizabeth, Addenda
… Marshal; many took what they would without warrants, for the people were in such fear of the Southern Army, who … towns are not furnished with men, and they will be ready for any evil attempt. They should be called home by … so that to the westward of the aforesaid line, the navigation and discovery is given to the King of Spain. The …