London and Middlesex: Or, An Historical, Commercial, & Descriptive Survey of the Metropolis of Great-Britain: Including Sketches of Its Environs, and a Topographical Account of the Most Remarkable Places in the Above County, Volume 2W. Wilson, 1814 - London (England) |
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Page 346
... cent interest per annum ; to issue new bonds of 1001. or under ; and to draw a Lottery in their own Hall , for the progressive payment of the said bonds , whenever there was " a surples of 10001. or upwards . " Since that period , the ...
... cent interest per annum ; to issue new bonds of 1001. or under ; and to draw a Lottery in their own Hall , for the progressive payment of the said bonds , whenever there was " a surples of 10001. or upwards . " Since that period , the ...
Page 393
... cent per an- num , the interest to be given to the Sheriff , for relieving ' honest poor freemen of London from confinement , not exceeding five pounds to each . ' Thomas Michell , who in April , 1527 , gave to the Company , a ' croft ...
... cent per an- num , the interest to be given to the Sheriff , for relieving ' honest poor freemen of London from confinement , not exceeding five pounds to each . ' Thomas Michell , who in April , 1527 , gave to the Company , a ' croft ...
Page 473
... cent . Annuities , and the grow- ing interest thereon added to the capital every year . ' Several architectural designs for the intended edifice were afterwards sub- mitted to a Committee composed of the Lord Mayor , six Alder- men ...
... cent . Annuities , and the grow- ing interest thereon added to the capital every year . ' Several architectural designs for the intended edifice were afterwards sub- mitted to a Committee composed of the Lord Mayor , six Alder- men ...
Page 494
... cent . consols , from their general fund , besides contributing liberally as individuals . Since that period , the exertions of the Committee have been so well seconded by the Public at large , that nearly 410,0001 . has been ...
... cent . consols , from their general fund , besides contributing liberally as individuals . Since that period , the exertions of the Committee have been so well seconded by the Public at large , that nearly 410,0001 . has been ...
Page 497
... cent . * At what period the knowledge of Banking was introduced into this country is unknown ; though it may reasonably be con- jectured to have been within a short time after the Conquest . There can be little doubt of its having been ...
... cent . * At what period the knowledge of Banking was introduced into this country is unknown ; though it may reasonably be con- jectured to have been within a short time after the Conquest . There can be little doubt of its having been ...
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Page 455 - We do, therefore, with the greatest humility and submission, most earnestly supplicate your Majesty that you will not dismiss us from your presence, without expressing a more favourable opinion of your faithful citizens, and without some comfort, without some prospect at least of redress.
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Page 294 - Bernini's design of the Louvre I would have given my skin for ; but the old reserved Italian gave me but a few minutes' view ; it was five little designs on paper, for which he hath received as many thousand pistoles.
Page 299 - A'unc me jiibtt fortuna expediting philosophari; in which recess, free from worldly affairs, he passed the greatest part of the five last following years of his life, in contemplation and studies, and principally in the consolation of the Holy Scriptures; cheerful in solitude, and as well pleased to die in the shade as in the light.
Page 230 - to prohibit some unexpert people from presenting the history of the Old Testament, to the great prejudice of the said clergy, who have been at great expense in order to represent it at Christmas.
Page 723 - ... and undaunted courage : and, notwithstanding he had at this time neither read books, nor conversed with men capable of giving him much instruction in the military art, all the resources which he employed in the defence of Arcot, were such as are dictated by the best masters in the science of war.
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Page 496 - His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed ? Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.