the Metropolis of the Kingdom; and Seated in a Watery Marsh in the nature of Venice, and is much frequented with Merchants, being for the most part the Regal Seat, so that to it Flow all the Commodities of the Kingdom; which are chiefly Buck-Skins, Goats-Skins, Ox Hides, Barly, Tallow, Malt, Tar, Pitch, Rosin, Furs, Lead, Cop∣per, Silver, Iron, Wax, Honey, and the like; and for its advantageous Situation, it is much Traded to, having a Channel capable of receiving Ships of any Burthen; and so well guarded with Castles of Extraordi∣nary Strength, that no Ship can pass in nor out without lieve first obtained; the Build∣ings are pleasant to behold for their Anti∣quity and fine Devices; a place being pur∣posely erected in the Principal Street, for the conveniency of Merchants, and the lay∣ing up such Commodities, as they either have to vend or have purchased; so that in this City are found the Growths and Manu∣factures of almost all Nations.
The currant Coyn of this Kingdom is the Dollar, which is divided into 8 Marks, and each Mark into 2 Clippings, each Clipping being accounted 9 ½ Stivers Fle∣mish, and in exchange the Dollar is only used.
The Weight is the pound 116 of which