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Discovery of Muscovy by Richard Hakluyt
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servants whose names be under-written, and train, in presence of the
notary, and witnesses under-named, recognised, and acknowledged.
Given the day, month, and year under-written, of which instrument
into every of the said ships one testimonial is delivered, and the
first remaineth with the said company in London.

Gifts sent to the King and Queen's Majesties of England by the
Emperor of Russia, by the report of the Ambassador, and spoiled by
the Scots after the Shipwreck.

1. First, six timber of sables rich in colour and hair.

2. Item, twenty entire sables exceeding beautiful with teeth, ears,
and claws.

3. Item, four living sables with chains and collars.

4. Item, thirty Lausannes large and beautiful.

5. Item, six large and great skins, very rich and rare, worn only
by the Emperor for worthiness.

6. Item, a large and fair white Jerfawcon, for the wild swan,
crane, goose, and other great fowls. Together with a drum of
silver, the hoops gilt, used for a lure to call the said hawk.

Gifts sent to the Emperor of Russia by the King and Queen's
Majesties of England.

1. First, two rich pieces of cloth of tissue.
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