Constellation Similarity Assertions
Randolph, Edward, approximately 1632-1703
Edward Randolph was a royal office holder who spent most of his service in America. He played a role in the revocation of the Massachusetts charter and held several offices within the Dominion of New England. In 1692, Randolph came to Virginia as surveyor-general of customs. He worked tirelessly to shore up the collection of His Majesty's customs. His report on illegal trade in America heavily influenced the Navigation Act of 1696.
From the description of An Account of generall things, whereby the illegall trade is encouraged in Virginia, Maryland, & Pensilvania, together [with] methods for prevention thereof, humbly offered to the ... consideration of the hon[ora]ble the Commissioners of his Ma[jes]ties Customs, 1695 / by Edward Randolph Surveyor Generall. (Colonial Williamsburg Foundation). WorldCat record id: 772961579
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Maybe-Same Assertions
There are 2 possible matching Constellations.
Randolph, Edward, active 1663-1692, Collector of Customs for New England 1678
http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6zm5hg3 (person)
Epithet: Collector of Customs for New England 1678 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000877.0x000040 ...
Randolph, Edward, active 1661-1670, of Add MS 21947
http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6fc56v7 (person)
Epithet: of Add MS 21947 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000877.0x000041 ...
