Memoirs of the Naval Worthies of Queen Elizabeth's Reign: Of Their Gallant Deeds, Daring Adventures, and Services, in the Infant State of the British NavyJ. Murray, 1845 - 495 pages |
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... thought fit to order , and it is hereby accordingly ordered , that all flag - officers , captains , and other officers , & c . , when on sea - service , shall receive double their present pay ; and when on shore , shall receive half ...
... thought fit to order , and it is hereby accordingly ordered , that all flag - officers , captains , and other officers , & c . , when on sea - service , shall receive double their present pay ; and when on shore , shall receive half ...
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... thought the government . At a council held at Westminster in March , 1577 , present the Lord Treasurer , the Lord Chamberlain , the Earl of Leicester , Mr. Comptroller and Mr. Secretary Walsingham , a letter was written to the Lord ...
... thought the government . At a council held at Westminster in March , 1577 , present the Lord Treasurer , the Lord Chamberlain , the Earl of Leicester , Mr. Comptroller and Mr. Secretary Walsingham , a letter was written to the Lord ...
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... thought she had been a devil or some witch , and therefore let her goe . " The other being young , and having a sucking child , they kept them both for a short time . The season being now far advanced , and the General's instructions ...
... thought she had been a devil or some witch , and therefore let her goe . " The other being young , and having a sucking child , they kept them both for a short time . The season being now far advanced , and the General's instructions ...
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... thought simplicity in me , " she said to her Parlia- ment , “ that in all time of my reign I have not sought to advance my territories and enlarge my dominions ; for opportunity hath served me to do it . I acknowledge womanhood and ...
... thought simplicity in me , " she said to her Parlia- ment , “ that in all time of my reign I have not sought to advance my territories and enlarge my dominions ; for opportunity hath served me to do it . I acknowledge womanhood and ...
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... thought expedient to divide the ten ships , given by the Queen , into two squadrons , five to each of the Admirals , " gentlemen of tried experience . " The fitting out of such a fleet could not be con- cealed , and when it was reported ...
... thought expedient to divide the ten ships , given by the Queen , into two squadrons , five to each of the Admirals , " gentlemen of tried experience . " The fitting out of such a fleet could not be con- cealed , and when it was reported ...
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