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Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… made secret proposals that if they restore the Palatine's states the Most Christian will give Coire to the House of … and make trouble in France with the Huguenots, the king's brother and other malcontents. Now they feel sure that the … to lull them to sleep by his proposals. His Majesty's resident at Brussels wrote recently that Gondomar came with …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… order from us, advising us from time to time of the king's journeys and of the measures he takes, as well as of those … also who although at heart supporters of his Majesty's greatness, have not had the courage to declare themselves … with, for having endeavoured to promote his Majesty's interests in that kingdom, and that the Duke of Lenos, the …
The English Fur Trade in the Later Middle Ages
… wear for those of gentle birth that when one of Richard II's squires was given the task of turning four Irish kings into … skins. Yet far more than was usual in his grandfather's day was spent on other furs; 1,634 skins of ermine and 308 … and 113 linings of marten. 2 By 1440 furs for Henry VI's own use were largely of marten; furs of squirrel still …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in London
… church of the simple apartment type. The W. and S. walls, together with the tower, are faced with Portland … by Sir Christopher Wren in 168694 at the cost of 7,455 7 s. 9 d., the tower not being completed till 1713. The stone … into the roof and surmounted by a pediment. Below the S. window is a blocked doorway to the churchyard with …
Dictionary of Traded Goods and Commodities
… The Pharmacopoeia also included a recipe for viper's broth [Recipes (Pemberton)]. One recipe for GASCOIGN POWDER used a viper's skin to make a jelly to bind the powder into balls [Recipes … ed. 1950), Rolt (1761). Virgin wax [virgins-wax; virgin's wax; virgins wax; virgin ditto] Originally fresh, new or …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Interregnum
… of State. [ I. 87, p. 39.] April 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 4. The ship with corn taken upon the Irish … given to Col. Tothill. 10. Colonels Moore and Hungerford's propositions concerning the recruiting of their regiments … letter discovering the desires of Col. [Charles ?] Stuart's councillors in Holland, for raising money in London for …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Interregnum
… appoint. [ I. 87, p. 47.] May 1. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The report from the Irish Committee … 3. To write to Col. Jones of the coming of Col. Tothill's regiment and 1,400 qrs. of wheat and 330 of rye, and 80 … of clothes, &c. 4. To write to Col. Monk that 1,752 l. 4 s. 8 d. is ordered for him; also two or three ships to secure …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Interregnum
… Volume 100 August 1655 August 1655 Aug. 1. Council. Day's Proceedings. 1. Orderin regard of the present necessity to issue out such part of the 92,616 l. 5 s. 10 d. charged on moneys arising from compositions, … to report. [ I. 76, pp. 2146.] Aug. 2. Council. Day's Proceedings. 1, 2. Mr. Moreland's letter from Geneva to Mr. …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Interregnum
… Volume 100 September 1655 September 1655 Sept. 1. Queen's College. 75. T. Lamplugh to Jos. Williamson, at the 3 Pigeon's, Gray's Inn Lane. My prayers and good wishes go with you. May you …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Interregnum
… Volume 101 November 1655 November 1655 Nov. 1. Council. Day's Proceedings. 1. The report from the Committee of a draft of … with fit salaries, and to report them for Council's approval, that the salaries may be ordered to be paid. All … 54,318 l. a year; with list of arrears, 90,888 l. 12 s. 5 d. [2 pages.] 11. The Treasury Commissioners to sign …