London Company
Americannoun
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The merchant princes who founded enterprises such as the London Company in the 17th century wanted to build bustling empires across the seas.
From Economist • Apr. 27, 2016
In the autumn Captain Newport came from England with orders from the London Company to crown Powhatan.
From American Leaders and Heroes A preliminary text-book in United States History by Gordy, Wilbur Fisk
The London Company, together with the host of patriotic Englishmen who had placed such great hopes in the colony, were much disappointed at this unexpected turn of events.
From The Planters of Colonial Virginia by Wertenbaker, Thomas Jefferson
When some of the leading men of the London Company pleaded with James for the Puritans, the King lent a ready ear.
From Virginia under the Stuarts 1607-1688 by Wertenbaker, Thomas Jefferson
No wonder the leaders of the London Company were pleased, believing that in the Indian weed they had discovered a veritable gold mine!
From The Planters of Colonial Virginia by Wertenbaker, Thomas Jefferson
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