The History of Scotland from the Union to the Abolition of the Abolition of the Heritable Jurisdictions in MDCCXLVII: To which is Subjoined a Review of Ecclesiastical Affairs, the Progress of Society, the State of the Arts, &c., to the Year MDCCCXXVII. |
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Yet these very circumstances awakened the jealousy , and strengthened the long
cherished animosity of the English , who were indignant at the smallest
pretension on the part of their new fellow - subjects , and regarded the most
trilling mark ...
Yet these very circumstances awakened the jealousy , and strengthened the long
cherished animosity of the English , who were indignant at the smallest
pretension on the part of their new fellow - subjects , and regarded the most
trilling mark ...
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That all the subjects of the United Kingdom of Great Britain shall , from and after
the Union , have full freedom and intercourse of trade , navigation , to and from
any port or place within the said United Kingdom , and the dominions and ...
That all the subjects of the United Kingdom of Great Britain shall , from and after
the Union , have full freedom and intercourse of trade , navigation , to and from
any port or place within the said United Kingdom , and the dominions and ...
Page xl
Whereas , by the terms of this treaty , the subjects of Scotland , for preserving an
equality of trade throughout the United Kingdom , will be liable to several
customs and excises , now pavable in England , which will be applicable towards
...
Whereas , by the terms of this treaty , the subjects of Scotland , for preserving an
equality of trade throughout the United Kingdom , will be liable to several
customs and excises , now pavable in England , which will be applicable towards
...
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James the VIII . by the grace of God , King of Scotland , England , France , and
Ireland , Defender of the Faith : to all our loving subjects of our ancient Kingdom
of Scotland , greeting . “ Whereas , we are firmly resolved to repair to our said ...
James the VIII . by the grace of God , King of Scotland , England , France , and
Ireland , Defender of the Faith : to all our loving subjects of our ancient Kingdom
of Scotland , greeting . “ Whereas , we are firmly resolved to repair to our said ...
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... not only as subjects , but as Pro . testants , to be constant and fervent in our
addresses to the sovereign God that he would richly bless , long preserve , and
prosper your Majesty , whose zeal for maintaining of our holy religion , and
restoring ...
... not only as subjects , but as Pro . testants , to be constant and fervent in our
addresses to the sovereign God that he would richly bless , long preserve , and
prosper your Majesty , whose zeal for maintaining of our holy religion , and
restoring ...
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