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Councell That his Majesties Attorney Oenerale doe forth- · with prepare a draught of a Charter, or Letters Patents for his Majesties Signature to passe under the greate seale of England, all and everie the aforementioned Grants, or Concessions touching or relating to the said Island of Bombay with such further additionall powers as are de• sired unto the Governor and Company of East India· Merchants their Successors and Assignes, and to present the same to his Majestie in Councell.
Whereas for divers good causes and considerations Us thereunto moving, We have thought fitt (with the advise of our Privy council) by our letters patents bearing date the 27 Day of March in the 20th year of our reigne, to give grant transferr and confirm unto the Governour and Company of Merchants of London trading to the East Indies, and to their Successors and assignes for ever, Our Port and Island of Bombay in the said East Indies, with all the · rights profits territories and appurtenances thereof what• soever, And all and singular Royalties Revenues Rents Customs Castles Forts buildings and fortifications privil• edges franchises preheminences and hereditaments what• soever thereunto belonging And all the Artillery, and all and singular Armes Armour weapons Ordnance Munition powder Shot victuals magazines stores ammunition and provision.