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Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… of the quit rents for ten years etc. will meet with very great difficulties at the Treasury. We observe that several … given to Governors, as a matter affecting the trade of Great Britain, etc., we thought it not proper to lay the same … But that of Antego affecting the trade and shipping of Great Britain hath been repeal'd as you will see by the Order …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… what was urged on both sides, and well considered the great inconveniences and confusion that has lately happen'd … the exemptions petitioned for by the Assembly: But a very great quantity of the most valuable lands in Spotsilvania was … Continues:Among these distributions, Coll. Spotswood had great regard to his private interest, for I find tracts of …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… as far as I could well go, being got to one of ye extream western settlements of all H.M. Dominions; and in this … was of late impaired, and that the undertaking was at too great a distance, and therefore he had determined to drop the … a moderate reimbursement of my charges, appropriate a great part thereof to the setleing people near to the works …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… the Ministry; to whom they give much trouble, and to the great vexation and expence of the Governors; which is usually … entering into their offices, give sufficient bonds in Great Britain, to answer all complaints that shall be … the awards mention'd, is humbly submitted to your Grace's great wisdom" etc. Concludes:As I have had the misfortune to …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… June 1. St. James's. 157. H.M. Warrant for affixing the Great Seal to two Commissions for ships for seizing pirates … of this last Perpetuity Bill sent over, (and seems in great measure owing thereunto) is such, that as it makes me … at all of that kind have happened in my time, as has in a great measure if not wholly been oweing to the Comodores …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… contrary to your Instructions, as you thereby did; the great partiality shew'd to the people of Antegoa, in … any publick incouragemt. been given since in the power of great Brittain etc. Offers services. Endorsed, Recd, (from … in the room of Col. Edmund Jennings, who by reason of his great age and infirmities is wholly incapable of any …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… Island and land adjacent from the Cape Roziers of the Great River St. Lawrence as far as the East part of Kennebeck … the intent of those articles to give power to the King of Great Britain and the most Christian King reciprocally to … Articles had been confirmed either by Act of Parliament of Great Britain, or by Acts of Assembly within the respective …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… that the same ought not to stand in competition with so great and general a good, as in all probability will result … offices petitioner was appointed in 1718. He is at very great and constant expence in providing an office and … Governour of St. Augustine received these Indians with a great deale of pleasure and satisfaction, and paid them for …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… landed upon Florida from the Havana, and wandering over a great part of that country in search of mines which he could … first time that disputes have arisen between the Crowns of Great Britain and Spain, concerning their respective … Peace of the Supream Court, held at Burlington, for the Western Division of New Jersey, to the King. 7th May, 1728. …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… whenever the Northwest wind begins to blow it is with great violence and holds generally for many days, so that … Governments to do that good to themselves and the trade of Great Brittain which their own narrow views will not suffer … in fine, it is such a beneficial act that the Clergy have great reason to be well satisfyed with it, and I hope it will …