London and Its Environs Described, vol. 4 (of 6): Containing an Account of Whatever is Most Remarkable for Grandeur, Elegance, Curiosity or Use, in the City and in the Country Twenty Miles Round ItAnonymous
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London and Its Environs Described, vol. 4 (of 6): Containing an Account of Whatever is Most Remarkable for Grandeur, Elegance, Curiosity or Use, in the City and in the Country Twenty Miles Round It
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London (England) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800; London (England) -- Gazetteers -- Early works to 1800
XIII. All persons assured by this Corporation, are upon any loss or
damage by fire, forthwith to give notice thereof, by letter, or
otherwise, to the Directors or Secretary, at their house in London: and
within fifteen days after such fire, deliver in as particular an account
of their loss or damage, as the nature of the case will admit of, and
make proof of the same, by the oath or affirmation of themselves, their
domestics or servants, or by their books of accounts, or other proper
vouchers, as shall be required; and also to procure a certificate under
the hands of the Minister and Church-wardens, together with some other
reputable inhabitants of the parish, not concerned in such loss;
importing, that they are well acquainted with the character and
circumstances of the sufferer or sufferers; and do know, or verily
believe, that he, she, or they, have really, and by misfortune,
sustained by such fire the loss and damage therein mentioned. And in
case any difference shall arise between the Corporation and the assured,
touching any loss or damage, such difference shall be submitted to the
judgment and determination of arbitrators indifferently chosen, whose
award in writing shall be conclusive and binding to all parties. And
when any loss or damage is settled and adjusted, the sufferer or
sufferers are to receive immediate satisfaction for the same.
XIV. In adjusting losses on houses, no wainscot, sculpture or
carved-work, is to be valued at more than 3s. _per_ yard.
_N. B._ There is no average clause in the policies of this Corporation;
but the assured, in case of loss, receive the full damage sustained,
deducing only three _per cent._ according to the terms of the policy.
Persons assured by this Corporation do not depend upon an uncertain fund
or contribution, nor are they subject to any covenants or calls to make
good losses which may happen to themselves or others. The capital stock
of this Corporation being an unquestionable security to the assured in
case of loss or damage by fire, and in case of such loss or damage the
assured have as easy methods of recovery as can be had against any
person or society whatsoever.
For the timely assistance of such as are assured by this Corporation,
they have provided several engines and watermen, with proper instruments
to extinguish fires, and porters for removing goods, all cloathed in
green; and having every one a badge, with the figure of Britannia,
holding a harp, and supported by the London arms, to distinguish them
from servants belonging to other offices, and the badges are all
numbered; of which all persons are desired to take notice, who intrust
them with goods, or have any complaint to make.
The same figure as on the badges is affixed on buildings, &c. assured by
this Corporation. _The proposals printed for the Corporation, in 1758._
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