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Men of Invention and Industry

CHAPTER I
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89.
[6] State Papers.

Henry VIII.

Nos.

3496, 3616, 4633.

The principal kinds of ordnance at that time were these:--The "Apostles," so called from the head of an Apostle which they bore; "Curtows," or "Courtaulx"; "Culverins" and "Serpents"; "Minions," and "Potguns"; "Nurembergers," and "Bombards" or mortars.
[7] The sum of all costs of the Harry Grace de Dieu and three small galleys, was 7708L.5s.3d.


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