The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 1John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1929 - Commonwealth countries |
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Page 140
... Commons and spoke of Virginia as " a bridle for the Neapolitan courser if our youth of England are able to sit him , for which they will give him golden spurs " .1 Probably his censure by the House was attributed as much to this ...
... Commons and spoke of Virginia as " a bridle for the Neapolitan courser if our youth of England are able to sit him , for which they will give him golden spurs " .1 Probably his censure by the House was attributed as much to this ...
Page 450
... Commons declared their opinion that the forts were necessary for the promotion of the trade and that an allowance from the national Exchequer should be made towards their upkeep.1 From 1730 this policy was continued , and the Company ...
... Commons declared their opinion that the forts were necessary for the promotion of the trade and that an allowance from the national Exchequer should be made towards their upkeep.1 From 1730 this policy was continued , and the Company ...
Page 584
... Commons heard evidence on the extent of the trade with the French Plantations , comparative prices and fiscal ... Commons decided in favour of doing so ; but the opposition succeeded in getting the House of Lords to delay a decision . In ...
... Commons heard evidence on the extent of the trade with the French Plantations , comparative prices and fiscal ... Commons decided in favour of doing so ; but the opposition succeeded in getting the House of Lords to delay a decision . In ...
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