A History of Lloyd's from the Founding of Lloyd's Coffee House to the Present Day |
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Page 129 - Be it known that as well in own name as for and in the name and names of all and every other person or persons to whom the same doth, may, or shall appertain, in part or in all...
Page 130 - And so we, the Assurers, are contented, and do hereby promise and bind ourselves each one for his own Part, our Heirs, Executors and Goods, to the Assured, their Executors, Administrators and Assigns, for the true Performance of the Premises, confessing ourselves paid the Consideration due unto us for this Assurance by the Assured at and after the Rate of three shillings and four pence per cent.
Page 130 - Touching the adventures and perils which we the assurers are contented to bear and do take upon us in this voyage...
Page 131 - Warranted free of capture seizure arrest restraint or detainment, and the consequences thereof or of any attempt thereat...
Page 334 - This was once a house of trade — a centre of busy interests. The throng of merchants was here — • the quick pulse of gain — and here some forms of business are still kept up, though the soul be long since fled.
Page 129 - Merchandises whatsoever, shall be arrived at as above upon the said Ship, &c., until she hath moored at Anchor Twenty-four Hours in good Safety, and upon the Goods and Merchandises until the same be there discharged and safely landed; and it shall be lawful for the said Ship, &c., in this Voyage to proceed and sail to and touch and stay at any Ports or Places whatsoever, and wheresoever for all purposes without Prejudice to this Insurance.
Page 130 - ... and in case of any loss or misfortune it shall be lawful to the assured, their factors, servants, and assigns, to sue, labour, and travel for, in, and about the defence, safeguard, and recovery of the said goods and merchandizes and ship, &c., or any part thereof, without prejudice to this insurance ; to the charges whereof we, the assurers, will contribute each one according to the rate and quantity of his sum herein assured.
Page 130 - Surprisals, Takings at Sea, Arrests, Restraints and Detainments of all Kings, Princes, and People, of what Nation, Condition or Quality soever, Barratry of the Master and Mariners, and of all other Perils, Losses, and Misfortunes that have or shall come to the Hurt, Detriment, or Damage of the said Goods and Merchandises and Ship, etc., or any Part thereof...
Page 149 - Assigns, to sue, labour, and travel for, in and about the Defence, Safeguard and Recovery of the said Goods and Merchandises and Ship, &c., or any Part thereof, without Prejudice to this Insurance ; to the Charges whereof we, the Assurers, will contribute, each one according to the Rate and Quantity of his sum herein assured.
Page 129 - ... until she hath moored at anchor twentyfour hours in good safety ; and upon the goods and merchandises, until the same be there discharged and safely landed.