Ashburton sworn as Chancellor and noble appointments
The London Gazette reports the King delivering the seals of the Duchy of Lancaster to John Lord Ashburton and administering his oath as Chancellor. It also notes the creation of a baronetcy for Charles Turner of Kirkleatham and appointments of Lloyd Kenyon as Attorney General and John Lee as Solicitor General. Dustin Castle notes the Duke of Portland’s safe arrival to govern. Bristol address thanks the King, praises ministers, and hopes for peace and unity. Ireland Letters Patent appoint Vice-Treasurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’s
Kirkleatham
County of York
Lloyd Kenyon
John Lee
Dustin-Castle
Duke of Portland
Holyhead
Bristol
Henry Cruger
Ireland
Earl of
Shannon
Earl of Scarborough
George Yonge, Bart
St James's Garter ceremony and royal notices in London
Yesterday a Chapter of the Order of the Garter at St James’s saw Prince William Henry elected by proxy and represented by the King. Dukes Richmond Devonshire and Earl Shelburne invested with Ensigns. A theatre licence for Wilkinson of York passed the great seal, and Chapman of Leadenhall received a patent for boot keeping improvements. Admiralty notified West India convoy sail from St Helen’s after the Downs. Provisional Dutch independence acknowledged. Hyder Ali’s campaign and losses noted near Madras with Monk and three colonels dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Garter
St. James’s
Prince William Henry
New York
Richmond
Devonshire
Earl of
York
Ch. Chapman
Leadenhall-street
Admiralty
New Loyd’s
St. Helen’s
Downs
Guelderland
the Hague
United Provinces
Leyden Gazette
Isle of France
Ceylon
Hyder
Eyre Coote
Monk
Sail of 11 ships to seize Madras amid Dutch plans at Ceylon
Reports describe 11 ships ready to sail to seize Madras as Dutch aims near Ceylon grow. A French vessel from St Domingo bound to Bordeaux is captured by Sea Horse privateer Captain Smythson and taken to Jersey. Also noted are a Paymastership salary, a Manchester to Liverpool horse ride feat, and various local incidents including price fixing and a theatre related death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrass
Ceylon
St. Domingo
Bourdeaux
Smythson
Jersey
Burke
Thomas Ravett
Manchester
Market Cross
Exchange
Liverpool
Ty Stone
Fitzherbert
Northhamptonshire
Drurylane Theatre
Connaughtonly
Jordan
Martin
Patrick Blake
James Dillon
Ormsby
Shirwan
Plymouth
Grocesterr
William Peare
Brown
Frogmill
H. Sterns
Dr. Steers
Charing-Cross
F. Nawgwery
Speers
A.sresrs
T. Cocking
E.shierclit
J. Chew
E. Pailmer
Abra. Browne
W. Bulgin
W. Jackson
S.and
J. Fitchen
T- Mills
W. Pine
J. Norton
Bonner and Middleton
M. Bryan
M. Thompson
Bristol
Mr. Newbery
George Foreman Opens New Long Room Tavern and Coffee House
Bristol Hotwells April 26 1782 George Foreman informs nobility and gentry that a new Long Room Tavern and Coffee House is open for the season. He promises superior dining beds wines and conveniences and announces Monday breakfasts starting April 16 with weekly repetition. He notes public breakfasts moved from Thursdays to Mondays to prevent discord and ensure hospitality with stabling post chaises and fast service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol-Hotwells
Xeorge Foreman
G.foreman
Dianers
Bristol Hotwells
James Barton
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Steers
Tam
John Gates
Robinson’s Lane
Chelsea
Great-Britain
Ancel-Inn
Westgate- Street
Bath
Schmolt Beeckman and Co
Cross
Worcester
Lotte
Pott
Sarceant
Kingsdown
Ohin Morgan
St. Thomastreet
Withey
Oxfordshire
Isis
Abingdon
Berks
Cricklade
Wilts
Severn
Samara Hiringer
Marlborough
Lamb Inn
Queen Charleton
Somestet
Bristel
Keyesham
Somerit
Messrs
Nicholson
Kongssin
Cornhill
Uondes
Werdon
N. B
Lfa-Guinea
Nienotson
Thomas Newton
St. Pauk’s
Lowoun
Wreten
Collyer
Jothun Reynolds
Joam
Francis
Charles Rivington
A. Paul’s
Milton
Nereta
Fenchurch-street
Southern’s
St. James's
Mr. Cownins
Pripter
BrSol
Crotvewell
Hue
England
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