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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... obtained , the sums granted for secret ser- vices amounted to 170,000l . and it was generally believed that a great part of it had been distributed among the members of the house of commons . Thomas Cooke , the governor of the company ...
... obtained , the sums granted for secret ser- vices amounted to 170,000l . and it was generally believed that a great part of it had been distributed among the members of the house of commons . Thomas Cooke , the governor of the company ...
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... and domestic , and effectually assist him in the prosecution of the present war . But considering the present critical juncture of affairs was the most favourable circumstance for obtaining some Period 9 , ] 11 WILLIAM III .
... and domestic , and effectually assist him in the prosecution of the present war . But considering the present critical juncture of affairs was the most favourable circumstance for obtaining some Period 9 , ] 11 WILLIAM III .
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... obtaining some important concessions from the crown , they brought in the so long contested bill for regulating trials in cases of high treason and misprision of treason . The courtiers were afraid of obstructing such a popular measure ...
... obtaining some important concessions from the crown , they brought in the so long contested bill for regulating trials in cases of high treason and misprision of treason . The courtiers were afraid of obstructing such a popular measure ...
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... obtained by the earl of Portland , of some lordships in Derbyshire , which were the ancient demesnes of the prince of Wales . The commons beseech his majesty to recall the grant , as being in- jurious to the honour and interest of the ...
... obtained by the earl of Portland , of some lordships in Derbyshire , which were the ancient demesnes of the prince of Wales . The commons beseech his majesty to recall the grant , as being in- jurious to the honour and interest of the ...
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... obtain by solicitation any throne that was not his due ; that his acceptance of any other sceptre would amount to an abdication of what he deemed his right ; that therefore he was resolved to remain in his present forlorn situation ...
... obtain by solicitation any throne that was not his due ; that his acceptance of any other sceptre would amount to an abdication of what he deemed his right ; that therefore he was resolved to remain in his present forlorn situation ...
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