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Grant, for four years, by Elizabeth I to Thomas Smith of London, esq, of all the...
Catalogue reference: E 355/138
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This record is about the Grant, for four years, by Elizabeth I to Thomas Smith of London, esq, of all the... dating from 1585 Mar 30 in the series Exchequer: Pipe Office: Ancient Deeds, Series PP. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- E 355/138
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1585 Mar 30
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Grant, for four years, by Elizabeth I to Thomas Smith of London, esq, of all the customs and duties from goods brought into and out of the ports of London, Sandwich, Chichester, Sussex, Southampton, Ipswich, and Woodbridge (being part and parcel of the port of Yarmouth), in accordance with the act of 1 Eliz I, for a yearly payment of £15,000. Sealed by Smith. 27 Eliz I
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- English
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- Government finances
- Litigation
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E 355
Exchequer: Pipe Office: Ancient Deeds, Series PP
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Within the series: E 355
Exchequer: Pipe Office: Ancient Deeds, Series PP
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