Debate on Yorktown surrender motion and noble titles
The Tin Duke of Chandos moved to form a committee to probe the siege of York Town in Virginia. Disputes over calling the United States of America as the opponent arose, with Stormont and Shelburne opposing recognition of American independence. The Marquis of Carmarthen then attacked privileging a peerage to a man under criminal indictment, while discussions on adjournment and ministerial discretion followed, ending in a divided division: Contents 75, Not Contents 28.
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Tin Duke of
Chandos
Earl Cornwallis
Suesday
York Town
Virginia
United States of America
Lord Stormont
United States
America
Duke of Chands
Lod
Cnandos
Carmarthen
George Germain
Minden
Privy Council
Lord Abingdon
Lord Denbigh
Duke of Richmond
Lord Derby
Abingdon
Duke of Grafton
Shelburne
Debate on 1781 naval mismanagement in Commons
In a February session the House examined the Admiralty's handling of 1781 naval operations led by Lord Sandwich. Mr Fox pressed charges over Grasse’s West Indies raid, St Eustatius losses, Dutch war strategy, and a perceived misdirection of ships and intelligence. Lords Mulgrave and Howe offered defenses and counterarguments, while supporting figures urged caution and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Roe
Lord Sandwich
Admiralty
Spain
Geary
Jersey
Comte de Graffe
West Indies
Comte
Bret
Comte de Grasse
Darby
Gibraltar
Admiral Darby
Ireland
Corke
Samuel Hood
Lord Cornwallis
Charles Town
Cote de Graffe
Dirby
Streights
Sir Samuel Hood
St. Eustatius
George Rodney
Brett
Mons. de la Motte Picquet
Fojest
de la Mtte
Vaica
Geree Rodey
Bristol
Torbay
Channel
Daiby
Lisiner
Eason
Moutray
Coduva
Lord Stormont
Holland
Texel
Admiral Parker
Parker
Sampson
Lord Mulgrave
Board of Admiralty
Brest
Ushant
Winetor
England
Mont. de Grasse
Europe
West-Indies
St. Eustanius
Mons. de la M
Dore Hotham
Darby Lang
Digby
Mon
de la Motte-Picquet
Feet
Cape Spartel
Minorca
Isle of Rhé
Miurray
Bint d
Earl of Sandwich
Alderman Newnham
Lord Maulrave
Madeira
London
Lord Howe
Debated Naval Deployments Reflecting Lord Sandwich Admin
In a parliamentary debate, Sir John Rodney and allies weighed naval strategies with offshore threats and fortifications. Emphasis fell on Jerrys anchorage safety, Texel dangers, and the Cape of Good Hope venture, with votes showing opposition to Sir George Rodney’s squadron delays and mixed support for Lord Sandwich.
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Jerrys
Texel
Johnstone
Cape of Good Hope
West Indies
Sir George Rodney
Webb
Admiralty
Directions for Passing the Passages at High Water
Directions for crossing the Old and New Passages note that the time of high water at Aust Passage is nearly the same as at Datstor Quary and the New Passage, with to pass two hours before or after high water depending on wind. High-water window is five hours before if northerly and seven hours after if southerly or westerly at each place.
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Aust
Datstor Quary
Abraham Brown
Booxselurk
Bristow
Norton
St. Anthony's
Golden Square
Piccadily
London
Hownslow
John Norton
Marchant
Tilfa Guinea
Pine
Winestreet
Bristol
Willett
Cardit
Anderdon
Taunton
Rees
Thomas
Cowbridge
Williams
Monmouth
Morgana
Newport
Padley
Swansea
Fendon
Bartley
Vandour
Wade
M. Nortos
Hickman's Pills for Gravel and Stone Cure in Boxes
An 18th century advertisement touts Hickman's original pills as a remedy for gravel stone and related urinary disorders. It claims the pills purify the urine, remove gravel and stone, and restore comfort with a safe gentle operation. Price three shillings per box, with directions included. Several cured individuals are cited and locations listed.
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Alfo
H Wray
Birchin Lane
London
Ifo
T. Cocking
Small-street
J. Chew
Winestreet
E. Shierchift
Augustine
Wray
John Bent
Barnesly
Yorkshire
Thomas Bedley
Woods End
Hambleden
Bucks
George Gordon
Ely
Berwickshire
Hickman
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