Kaleidoscopiana Wiltoniensia, Or, a Literary, Political, and Moral View of the County of Wilts: During the Contested Election for Its Representation, in June 1818, Between Paul Methuen, Esq., William Long Wellesley, Esq., and John Benett, Esq. when the Two Former Gentlemen Were Returned; Containing the Whole of the Advertisements, Letters, Speeches, Squibs, and Songs, that Have Been Published During the ElectionJ. Brettell, ... sold by J. Ebers, ... C. Fellows, Salisbury; and all the principal booksellers throughout the county of Wilts., 1818 - Elections - 406 pages |
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Page 72
... year's rent became due , I had to pay Mr. B. as follows : -at the close of the 1st : half year , the sum of £ 38 10s . 5d . instead of £ 630 .; at the close of the 2d , £ 377 10s . 2d . instead of £ 630 .; and 149 6d . at the close of ...
... year's rent became due , I had to pay Mr. B. as follows : -at the close of the 1st : half year , the sum of £ 38 10s . 5d . instead of £ 630 .; at the close of the 2d , £ 377 10s . 2d . instead of £ 630 .; and 149 6d . at the close of ...
Page 119
... years of Mr. Fisher's term was settled on the days when the respective balances appear to have been paid , but ... year's rent in hand . Mr. Fisher asserts in his letter of the 21st of April , that I ( as Mr. Benett's attorney ) ...
... years of Mr. Fisher's term was settled on the days when the respective balances appear to have been paid , but ... year's rent in hand . Mr. Fisher asserts in his letter of the 21st of April , that I ( as Mr. Benett's attorney ) ...
Page 120
... year's land - tax too much , and half - a - year's property- tax ( 631. Is . ) as being due at Michaelmas , 1816 when that tax had ceased to exist at the Lady Day preceding ; and because Mr. Fisher had taken credit for the amount of the ...
... year's land - tax too much , and half - a - year's property- tax ( 631. Is . ) as being due at Michaelmas , 1816 when that tax had ceased to exist at the Lady Day preceding ; and because Mr. Fisher had taken credit for the amount of the ...
Page 121
... year's Rent , due Mi- chaelmas 1812 . £ . d . 630 0 " Cr . 1813. April 19 . By half a year's Property Tax By Bills of Disbursements allowed for Buildings , Repairs , and other work to the 19th April , 1813 . By Receipt Stamp By Balance ...
... year's Rent , due Mi- chaelmas 1812 . £ . d . 630 0 " Cr . 1813. April 19 . By half a year's Property Tax By Bills of Disbursements allowed for Buildings , Repairs , and other work to the 19th April , 1813 . By Receipt Stamp By Balance ...
Page 122
... year's Rent , due Mi - 630 chaelmas 1814 . Brought forward Ditto ditto half a year's Land - tax Mill Lands , and Great Tithes 630 0 0 By Bills of Disbursements allowed for Buildings , Repairs , and other Work £ 1167 4 10 By Cash paid ...
... year's Rent , due Mi - 630 chaelmas 1814 . Brought forward Ditto ditto half a year's Land - tax Mill Lands , and Great Tithes 630 0 0 By Bills of Disbursements allowed for Buildings , Repairs , and other Work £ 1167 4 10 By Cash paid ...
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Page 302 - Be copy now to men of grosser blood, • And teach them how to war. And you, good yeomen, Whose limbs were made in England, show us here The mettle of your pasture; let us swear That you are worth your breeding, which I doubt not; For there is none of you so mean and base, ) That hath not noble lustre in your eyes. I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips, Straining upon the start. The game's afoot! Follow your spirit, and upon this charge Cry, "God for Harry! England and Saint George!
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