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Bristol Journal

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Feb 23, 1782

Page

2

Committee reports in Cricklade bribery case and Weymouth oath

In the House on Monday February 18, R Robinson reports that sitting member Wilkinson was duly elected while Sir Harbord Harbord notes extensive bribery in Cricklade Wiltshire with eighty electors actions and twenty five suits. The debate covers measures to curb corruption and remarks on General Arnold. The mutiny bill clause on trials and a potential Burgoyne exception are discussed, and the Birmingham navigation bill delay is set for two weeks. The Newcastle petition for Andrew Robinson Bowes is confirmed as duly elected.

R. Robinson Honiton Wilkinson Sir Harbord Harbord Cricklade Wiltshire Sir Harbord Welbore Ellis E Q Weymouth Ord Great Britain Jersey Guernsey Sark Man Burke America Arnold Congress Conway Fox Burgoyne Saratoga Dunning Gen. Conway Gen. Burgoyne Lord Lewisham Newcastle House of Commons Andrew Robinson Bowes

Carleton Appointed Commander in Chief in North America

London dispatch reports Sir Guy Carleton appointed Commander in Chief of British forces in America, replacing Sir Henry Clinton. Arnold named second in command. drafts and volunteer recruiting ordered in England and Scotland. Other items note elections, naval postings, prize captures, and stock exchange cautions on the new loan.

London Guy Carleton St. James’s North America Henry Clinton Robertson America Sir Guy Carleton General Arnold Great Britain Ireland England Highlands Scotland Herbert, Esq East Grinstead George Germain Archibald Douglass Esq Forfar Earl of Panmure R. A. Neville J. Simeon Borough of Reading John Dodd Vandeput Lord Mulgrave Oficer Chatham Admiralty Fortescue Portsmouth Lloyd Thomas Pye Mount’s Bay Johnstone Royal Navy Guernsey Amsterdam Brest Secretary of State Halifax Cole Cork Nova Scotia Prudente Bourdeaux Hopkins New York Limerick Isands Borneo Falmouth Stock Exchange Bank of England

War Office Promotions and Public Notices

Promotions for field officers across the 71st 78th and related regiments with marked transfers and appointments. Also listed marriages deaths bankruptcies and notable local notices including clergy families and tradesmen. obituary details and public announcements across several towns.

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