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Four Shillings In The Pound Aid 1693/4
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… be asked if it was charged, and whether Chaloner had any powder or shot upon his person, 'and what were the words and … 13. 'He doth not know whether there was any powder or shott, and whether the pistol was charged; nor what … friendship amongst them.' 13. He believed Chaloner had no powder or shot, because Chaloner sent him to buy some. The …
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… read again tomorrow. Motion made about the great want of powder within the kingdom. This by Mr. [John] Evelyn's fault. … of iron ordnance. The consideration of the want of powder in this realm referred to the committee of grievances. … Evelyn shall bring in his patent this afternoon, for powder. Engrossing. [SIR WALTER] EARLE reports the bill for …
11th March 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… the Parliament with our breaths than with our adversaries' powder, etc. That the return of the Prince is the turn of … them as we kill them. We blow up this House without powder, done with our own breaths. Let us consider, …