A Chronological Abridgment of the History of Great-Britain, from the First Invasion of the Romans, to the Year 1763: With Genealogical and Political Tables ...T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1812 - Great Britain |
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Page 19
... soon after to the neutrality of Italy , and to a suspension of arms until a general peace could be effected . The naval achievements were of no consequence in this campaign , and consisted of taking a few merchant - ships , and the ...
... soon after to the neutrality of Italy , and to a suspension of arms until a general peace could be effected . The naval achievements were of no consequence in this campaign , and consisted of taking a few merchant - ships , and the ...
Page 21
... soon insured , by authorising the lords of the treasury to issue at several times , to the value of above two millions exchequer bills , which were appointed to be brought in and sunk upon the poll - tax , and any other of the king's ...
... soon insured , by authorising the lords of the treasury to issue at several times , to the value of above two millions exchequer bills , which were appointed to be brought in and sunk upon the poll - tax , and any other of the king's ...
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... soon visit- ed by count Tallard , the French minister , who had instructions to forward the negociation respecting the treaty of partition . The king had no personal interest of any sort in this treaty , as he did not pre- tend to any ...
... soon visit- ed by count Tallard , the French minister , who had instructions to forward the negociation respecting the treaty of partition . The king had no personal interest of any sort in this treaty , as he did not pre- tend to any ...
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... soon after shipped off for Holland . 66 Ann . 1699 . The king prorogues the parliament , appoints a regency , and embarks for Holland , June 2nd . The Scottish India company , notwithstanding all the obstacles and discouragements to ...
... soon after shipped off for Holland . 66 Ann . 1699 . The king prorogues the parliament , appoints a regency , and embarks for Holland , June 2nd . The Scottish India company , notwithstanding all the obstacles and discouragements to ...
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... soon compelled the first adventurers to quit the coast ; a second and a third recruit were sent thither with provisions , but they were soon divided into factions which ren- dered all their schemes abortive . The Spaniards ad- vanced ...
... soon compelled the first adventurers to quit the coast ; a second and a third recruit were sent thither with provisions , but they were soon divided into factions which ren- dered all their schemes abortive . The Spaniards ad- vanced ...
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