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THE EXAMINER.
N° 16.

A Bill of Roman Gratitude.

Imprim. £. s. d.
For frankincense and earthen pots to burn it in 4 10 0
A bull for sacrifice 8 0 0
An embroidered garment 50 0 0
A crown of laurel 0 0 2
A statue 100 0 0
A trophy 80 0 0
A thousand copper medals, value half-pence a-piece 2 1 8
A triumphal arch 500 0 0
A triumphal car, valued as a modern coach 100 0 0
Casual charges at the triumph 150 0 0
994 11 10


A Bill of British Ingratitude.

Imprim. £.
Woodstock 40,000
Blenheim 200,000
Post-office grant 100,000
Mildenheim 30,000
Pictures, jewels, &c. 60,000
Pall-mall grant, &c. 10,000
Employments 100,000
540,000
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