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Survey of London
… 1531: [May, 1530] "It'm the xiij daye paied to a s'vnt of my lorde Barkeleys in rewarde for bringing a fresshe sturgeon … at yorke place xxiij s iiij d "It'm the xxix daye paied to my lady Russell s'vnt in Rewarde for bringing of a doo and a … the south. 23 On 12th April, 1527, Currer ("yoman coke of my lord cardinalls hall") granted a sub-lease of part of the …
Old and New London
… hundred and fifty persons. Such was the proud state which "my Lord Cardinal of York" kept at Whitehall, which in the end … were set in the chamber of presence, banquet-wise covered, my Lord Cardinal sitting under the cloth of estate, and there … whereat was great joy made. Then quoth the Cardinal to my Lord Chamberlain, 'I pray you show them that it seemeth me …
Old and New London
… and that a part too not much to advance the reputation of my cunning. By-and-by, without the least colour of a design … the head of Oliver Cromwell, and in order to gratify my curiosity he gave me a note (of introduction) to him. … of the barbarous customs of this island, and too cruel for my entertainment. There is always a continued noise among the …
Old and New London
… qualified his whim by the following couplet: Unlike my subject will I frame my song, It shall be witty, and it shan't be long.'" In No. … and Garters. 'You see,' said he, 'all the wealth now in my power to give to my children.'" Parliament Street, the …
Old and New London
… the Duke said, "Ah! if ever I am king, I will be my own First Lord of the Admiralty." "Does your royal …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… J. Aldis, and in the evening staid at home on account of my cough. Cold and dry. No news. 29. Went on with 'Toast … them. Fred to Mr Eastty's, I staid at home on account of my cough and eyes, see 23 rd of this month. Had very heavy … Thawing in the afternoon, altogether a most awful mess. My cough almost gone. 4. Sunday. Went morning and evening to …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… Amusing and instructive lectures. Warm and wet. My father went to Mr Cooke's to dinner and is not home now, … 'Indian chief' and went out etc. No news. Wet day. My brother went to another party. 17. Went on with Corn … constantly. I have not been well for the last 2 or 3 days, my inside being deranged somehow. 20. Went to Maze Pond in …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… any of the roads and bridges that the Romans have left us. My father has been offering the editorship of the mag to Mr … I need not say that his generous offer has been declined. My father thinks (and so do I) that 500 is good pay for an … wood, looked over 'map', drew a shell etc. Fine and cold. My father took the chair at a meeting at our chapel, on the …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… I hope this year may be as good as the last, but I have my fears about prematurity. 9. Went on with Peterboro' … on for a long time past, not so much as a specimen of my talent for effect, but for minuteness and correctness of … was merely done as a specimen, but on its being shown by my father to Mr J. Murray (the publisher) today, he ordered …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… is. Or at least what a strange world of creatures we are. My father came in this evening and in conduct acted in a … of Christ from the Speculum Humanae Salvationis. My father has, I think, at last got one of the jobs settled … to 200 or 250 blocks. I sincerely rejoice, more for my father's sake than my own, as it is very dispiriting to a …