Fragmented 18th century dispatches touch debt and liberty
The text surveys debts to be liquidated, a Nabob of Arcot gift, and Atlantic trade shifts. It cites a London letter from 1789 about Corsica as a French province, naval decrees, and a plea for support of the National Assembly while expressing personal gratitude and a pledge to oppose English forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beats
St. James's
Iris
Nabob of Arcot
American Jones
Ireland
Welss Indies
Admiralty
London
Pauk
M de Gentil
Sog
RTF
Hs. L
Corsica
Naval Assembly
M. le Cointe Marabeau
M. Wolney
Itaugust Assembly
National Assembly
Irish Lottery Numbers and Notable Notices
Irish lottery results listed by draw days with numerous ticket numbers and prizes. Also includes stock quotations, a few marriages and obituaries, and notices of deaths and aging individuals across various locales.
Linen-Drapery Goods Auction Notice at Thomas Street
Thomas Street December 23 1789 Tripp informs friends and public of extensive linen-drapery stock received from London. 4-4th and 4th printed calicoes muslin shawls kerchiefs checks Irish cloths dowlas and other low-priced goods from 7d to 2s per yard. Mens cloathing coats waistcoats breeches broadcloths beaver fur coats offered cheap. Immediate need for two skilled linen-drapery workers and an apprentice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas-Street
Tripp
London
Manchester
Galy al
Arrived at Bath with His Grace the Archbo York Party
BRISTOE December 26 1789 arrivals list at Bath includes Archbo York Viscountess Chetwynd Lord and Lady Torrington Lord Ducie Lord Hinchmroke Lady Molineaux Hon Mr Grenville Sir John Aubrey Sir Robert and Miss Carr Sir Gerrard and Miss Vanneck Baron de Herman Col and Mrs Ironside Col and Mrs Trigg Cal Bertie Col Ormsby Major Lind Rev Dr Hale and many others in attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristoe
Bath
York
Viscountes Chetwynd
Torrington
Lord Ducie
Hinchmbroke
Molineaux
T. Grenville
John Aubrey
Robert
Carr
Gerrard
Miss Vanneck
Baron de Herman
Ironside
Trigg
Col
Bruce
Cal. Bertie
Col. Ormsby
Meior Roberts
Major Lind
Hales
Campbell
Hale
Wiggett
Addington
Verdiffe
Spencer
Holdsworth
Blackett
Nesb.t
H Payne
Andrews
Methold
Multiple ships arrive and depart port with losses and wrecks
Shipping news reports arrivals at Maryland Barcelona and New York from various ports, with several ships entered out and coasters entered. Notable incidents include the Trinity from Newfoundland put into Waterford with damaged rudder, the Sally schooner crew saved after Grenada to New York voyage, and the Fly Jamaica bound to Africa lost with crew saved. A vessel named Limiherick or Lim erick recovery: the Sally from Grenada to New York, and the four sailors perished aboard a bound Jamaica to Africa voyage, with other boats exposed to peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CaMz
Qur
Bristol
Chirnside
Dublin
Sally
Roach
Newfoundland
Jane
White
Kinsale
Friendship
Townsend
New York
Adamson
Maryland
Levant Duckett
Jamaica
Thompson
South Carolina
Milford
Fortune
Merryman
Leghorne
Helen
Travers
Cork
Blessing
Yedball
Rass
Sitters
Gibbs
Ann
Graves
Barbadoes
Eliszabeth
Barron
Guernsey
Elizabeth
Sims
St. Vincents
N.S. del Carmins
de Zaurio
Santander
Redmond
Waterford
D Ourwarps
John and Mary
Vivian
Padstow
Speedy
Lewis
Swantea
Hawke
Calvert
Liverpool
Gall
Dartmouth
Weymouth
Poole
Davis
Fowey
Love
Liberty
Whittow
Haverfordwell
Meredith
Polly
Truvor
Betty
Couch
Hooper
Niracombe
Pollard
Farquarfon
Hope
Prynn
London
Trinity
Dalton
Limerick
Mathews
Grenada
New- Yor -York
Fly
Walker
Africa
Lafi Suncay
Velouteard
Creden-Hyed
Bath Ladies Learn Silk Painting and Enameling Arts
An 18th century Bath notice promotes silk painting, varnishing, enamel work, and fancy crafts taught in Bristol with courses on gilding and varnishes. It mentions a university degree conferral in Aberdeen and several social notes including musical performances, marriages, and deaths in Bath and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas
London
Bath
Bristol
University of Aberdeen
Caleb Evans
Ranazini
Harrison
Cantelo
Bridgetower
Brooks
Incledon
Fe’nnight
Court of Common Pleas
Justice Wilson
Meff. Elton and Co. Glass Manufacturers
Edward Howis
Waterford
Laft
Tewkesbury
Thomas Sparry
Pearce
Carmarthen
Henry Rees
Charlotte Rice
Grosmont
Monmouthshire
William Roberts
John Lewis
Llanerchairon
Cardigan
Tech
Smith
Three-Salmons Inn
Utk
Fe’nmight
Chard
Robert Jeffe
Hucklebridge
Wm. “Hucklebridge
Noted Early 19th Century Deaths and Local Disasters
The town records several deaths including William Lave Elq and Mrs Cannings wife of a fruiterer, with other obituaries such as John Fowler Elg and Rev Mr Ford. It reports ship damage near Cardiganshire New Quay, a Brockwdate trow loss, pig accident injuring a child, and drownings near the quay. Also described are fires at Pinhoe and Birmingham, robberies around Bristol areas, and police drive to curb urban crime with proposed night patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lave
Cannings
Wine-street
John Fowler
Cote
Glocefer
Jones
College-street
Mr. Ford
Beddington
Glocestershire
Budge Street
Chepflow
Cardiganshire
New Quay
Pritchard
Abbey Tintern
Mudwroilin
Bickley
Exeter
Whitehall
Worcester
Constitutional Club
Winchester
Rofe
County of Hants
Wilham Heathcote
J. Clarke Jervoise
John Ruffel
Daniel Sanders
Pinhoe
Exester
Sanders
Molesworth
Birmingham
Durdham
Redland
Arch-Court
Cathay
Olen
Hammond
Bedminster Coufway
John Fishpool
Tinker’s Close
Ranger
Bedminster Causeway
Public notices and criminal cases from the town streets
A fragment from a late issue reports an assault on a woman on Clare Street and convicts from Monmouth headed to Botany Bay, plus lodging of a sailor in Hellesler gaol. It warns about counterfeit half crowns bearing William’s head, gives a Dr Pitcairne remedy for hacking cough, lists several injuries admitted to the infirmary, and notes Irish Mails arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare-street
Gaye
Monmouth
Swere
Amour
Botany Bay
Hellesler Gaol
John Durbin
David Loveless
Mary Brown
Nailsea
Sarah Godwin
King’s Highway
Ashton
William
J. Blake
Jrish Maris
City Card Calls for End to Beggars and Vagrants
A Bristol notice from St. Peter's Hospital in December 1789 urges residents to curb beggars, vagrants, and “ballad-fingers.” It defends lawful measures, asks housekeepers to support officers, and promises meals and parish routing for the truly needy while warning that repeat offenders will face strict enforcement under the General Court’s orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Hospital
Guardians of the Poor
Bristol
General Court
Christmas Day Hymn Sung At Hope Chapel Hotwells
A hymn on Christmas Day sung yesterday at Hope Chapel Hotwells extols the Saviour's nativity with celestial imagery. The verses praise God and His Son, note the incarnation, and declare sins erased by the triumph of the holiday, as angels and humans express gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope-Chapel
Hotwells
Hopes
Heav'n
Kerchett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Irish Lottery
Gabalterhioc
Ee “Hirtieth
T Hirty
C. Ann
Long Ann
Croft
Whiffonset
Norfolk
John Mason
Crosby
Deptford
William Burton
Keighley
James Keighley
Longit
William Seecer
Oad-Treet
Fraser
William Afer
Duke of Leeds
Mouontsfield
Sussex
Richard Rideout
Westmer
Nicoll
Court Lodge
Diep
Thomas Shrigley
St.Botolph
Bisoprrate
Thomas Evans
Coles
Tioner
Fleet-street
Thomas Holland
Cklayer
Hodges
Hereford
Ann Ch
Sir William Lowther, Bart
Stocken
Rutlandsthir
Mr. Nairne
Sandwich
Pete Cenace
N'Monda Ynex
George Barnwell
London Merchant
Dimond
Troemin
Wordsworth
Rowbotham
Blunt
Pindar
Thorowgood
Murray
BRY &Stowe
Harlequin Mariner
Harlequin
Bates
Neptune
Fox
Panta- Joon
Arravan
Don
Macarino
Bloomfield
Scaramandi
Taylor
Avon
Wordworth
Ealtmore
Malloy
Sharrock
Columbine
Walter
Prince’s-Street
Coltlee-Houses
Bath and Wells Club
Bear-Inn
Thomas.s
Olliffe
Lars Day
Brifot
Bath Almanack
Brijie & Bath
D&c
R. Cruttwell
W. Taylor
Glocketts
Wells
Stepon
Bradford
Trowebridge
Dwzes
Bilagaater
Paunton
Cardist
Cowlbridge
Neath
Swansea
Carmasrinda
Penbroke
Haverfordwelt
Brecon. &c
Crown Inn
Saltford
N.b
J. Stephens
Exchance Coffee House
Agenora
Dale
Weflminster
Southwark
Horn- Tavern
Doctors’ Commons
Antony Kemp
Foreman
Jack
Pexnixeton
Sir P-New S
Bristol Key
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