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A Dictionary of London
… Alnager Measurer of cloth by the " aulne " (Latin "ulna") or ell for the purpose of collecting the " aulnage " (or duty per ell) paid to the King on all cloths sold, 1315 … out of Seven Step Alley between Hutchison's Avenue and Gun Square, Houndsditch. In Portsoken Ward (O.S. 1848-51-O.S. …
Dictionary of Traded Goods and Commodities
… A soft mass formed by chemical manipulation of GOLD or SILVER combined with MERCURY. The term was later extended … (1981). Ambrosia Originally the name for the food or the drink of the gods, or an especially enticing scent, as in 'Fragrance of …
History Theses 1970-2014: Historical research for higher degrees in the universities of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland
… emergence of the black athlete in America: American dream or American dilemma?. Mousinho, G. Ph.D., Keele. Supervised … Peru; State; Working classes 2001 An analysis of the anti-gun and pro-gun stances of national congressional delegations for New …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… bond in 1,000 l. to appear before the Council of State or the Admiralty Court, and abide by their decision whether his ship or the value thereof, being surprised by the Governor of …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… nor any of those to leeward can any provisions be had or hoped for, only a small quantity of flesh which is part of … compelled to sue in the Courts for every debt formerly due or hereafter to be contracted by us. Desire to be advised … Could have wished they had sent some flesh, poor-jack or stockfish, for they have none even to refresh sick men. …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… so that both watches can hardly hand on topsails, or man two boats in harbour. Encloses 248. i.-III. List of … the like for 100 l., and unless he has some satisfaction or is called home he will ultimately have to be in prison, … one of the QuarterMasters, and did much damage in the gun-room. Two letters. Together, 3 pp. [ Col. Papers, Vol. …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… has discharged him from giving any further account, or of two others. They will also receive account of the … may be provided with victuals and stores and an able man or two to issue them, "whereby the shipping may not be eaten … left in June. Neither the Hope, Helpwell, Recovery, or Two Sisters answered their bills of lading; their defects …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… prizes above referred to. That they are not of the growth or manufacture of Holland. Jamaica, 1658, Feb. 24. Certified … as also all writings and evidences conducing to or against the interest of his Highness. Here were summoned … is to follow, refuses to meddle in the ordering, securing, or disposal of these vessels, although in his judgment and …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… the people of this boat informed that there were five or six merchant ships at Logan, and that the ships wch. they … abreast of the Defyance and Windsor, who never fired one gun, tho' within point blank; at 8 a gale of wind sprung up, … being about two mile from us, we being then within halfe gun shott of the disabled ship: the enemy seeing those three …
Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies
… beg for himself, "knowing that no seasonable showers or dews can recover a withered root," yet he does for Col. … country's service, and should have had ere this 7,000 l. or 8,000 l., whereas he shall not leave his six children … the plague long raging in their country, as to spare four or five ships hither to regain a place which never yielded …