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Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William III
… Mar. 1. Whitehall. Sir William Trumbull to the Lord Mayor and court of aldermen of London. The King has been informed that none of the watermen belonging to the city or the several companies … in the guards, "being of a gentleman's family, in age and in want," for the next vacancy among the Poor Knights of …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William III
… the committee of general officers were acquainted with it; and that no commissions for subaltern officers be granted … without acquainting the general officers therewith, and knowing what they may have to object against any … months' voyage, and of uncertain effect. The rulers of the Watermen's Hall were negligent in doing their duty, and could …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William III
… When he comes among us he will find enough to harden him, and if he has anything material to say they will pay the … proof against. He is hastening to your court at Brussels; and, if you have a mind to prevent his settling, you may give … sacca (or water) horses, leather cloths for the saccas (or watermen) and leather great water bags, 15. For two coaches …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… OUTFALL, CANAL The original combined outfall of the Ouse and Nene, by Wisbech, had been diverted along Well Creek into … port. In that year there traded from Wisbech 13 keels and other vessels of 3 to 12 tons. They were used for the corn and coal trade by 7 owners employing 12 watermen. 5 In 1576 there was a proposal, supported by the …