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Excerpt from Berwick-Upon-Tweed: The History of the Town and Guild
Lord grey OF wilton appointed governor OF berwick-orders OF the old and new establishment - preachers sent TO the town - marvellous effect OF their labours - the salary OF the mayor - the establishment OF the council - the market with the scots - not allowed TO reside nor hold office IN the town - lord grey DID good work ON the border-land - prepares for the french who never came - special instructions for the watching OF the walls while they are incomplete - difficulties IN hurrying ON the work - coals - dis turbance among the workmen - irregular payment - grey retires TO court whimsical idea OF dacre, the marshal, AS TO the means OF rendering berwick impregnable - valentine brown, treasurer, has great difficulty IN securing the pay OF the soldiers and workmen - misery OF the garrison and officers - grey returns TO berwick IN isoi, and leaves after A year's stay for cheshunt.
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