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395; vol.ii.p.
414. v** Gumble's Life of Monk. v*** Whitlocke, p.
477. The whole revenue of the public during the protectorship of Richard was estimated at one million eight hundred and sixty-eight thousand seven hundred and seventeen pounds; his annual expenses at two millions two hundred and one thousand five hundred and forty pounds.
An additional revenue was demanded from parliament.[*] The commerce and industry of England increased extremely during the peaceable period of Charles's reign: the trade to the East Indies and to Guinea became considerable.
The English possessed almost the sole trade with Spain.
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