Count de Vergens dies. Montmorin named foreign secretary
From the London Gazette Wednesday to Thursday: Count de Vergens dies after a long illness. Count de Montmorin is appointed to succeed him as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. A Conge d’Elire is ordered for Lincoln Cathedral to appoint the Bishop of Lincoln. The Dean and Chapter are to fill the Lincoln see, with Thurlow resigning to the Durham see.
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Department of Foreign Affairs
Count de Montmorin
Spain
Crea
Lincoln
Etta Bithop
Goel Dottor Phamas Thurlow
Durham
Wihwssa Prettyman
Duttor
Bashop
Lond
Debated Treaty and Ireland in the House of Commons
Mr Beaufoy presented the report on the commercial treaty with France, with Sheridan opposing a ministerial move to blend remaining treaty articles with customs resolutions. Pitt and Grenville argued Ireland’s interests, while Flood defended the Commons’ rejection of proposals. Debates touched on tariff provisions, brandy duties, and potential future motions, including an address to the Crown.
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Beaufoy
Comanita
Sheridan Rofe
Sheridan
Ireland
Pitt
Wis
Great Britain
Treland
Mir
Grenville
Dieland
Flood
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Regio
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Fox
Ja. Nees
France
Haslings
Iece
Ivoy Scot
Massigs
Anos Ato
Kent
Impey Faces Examination as Hastings Inquiry Proceeds
The House debated Hastings impeachment progress and whether to examine Sir Elijah Impey. Burke pressed for questioning to obtain needed evidence, while Dundas and others warned against self-implication and urged caution. Impey was called to the bar, Middleton examined, and the session adjourned after committee proceedings.
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Felton
Hastings
Elijeh Impey
Pitt
Howe
Courge
Burke Or Mot. the Hotuile Adjourned At Half Palinine Atlock. ‘Leuspay
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Dundas
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Sir Elijah Impey
Ehsan Impey
Gilbert Elliot
Hattines
Phipps
Elijah Smpey
Quesliony
Ring
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Gilbert Eliot
Eliah Impey
India
Vacy Lad
L2vah Impey
Jiniis Iertkine
Kiyth Impey
Huis
Follett
Natheiel Middleton
Counterfeit coin fears prompt Liverpool petition to laws
London reports counterfeit halfpence causing trader fears as the Mayor of Liverpool convenes a meeting to urge Parliament for legal reform. Bankruptcies listed include Mattocks of Liverpool Lauder of Shelton Clifton of Der fend Parsons of Chelsea Atwood of Chipping Norton Whitacre of Blackburn Hartley of Louchnewton Gregory of Turnitie Hannahford Purflow Cooper Nicholls and White Hall with dates ranging February to April.
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Bankeaurrs
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Shelton
Thomas Clifton
der Fend
Alton
Tallow -Chandler
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Chelsea
Giles Atwood
Chipping Norton
Lawrence Whitacre
Blackburn
George Hartley
Louchnewton
George Gregory
Great Turnitie
Hanneford
Lymington
Chapman
Purflow
Queen Street
Etine White-Hall
Broad-street
Bristol
Public rebuttal to Phoenix Fire Office claims in Bristol historically
The Bristol Fire Office Company and its directors publish a defense against Phoenix Fire Office Company claims. They recount established practices since 1782 of paying full losses and insist Phoenix forged advertisements and agency presence to mislead the public. They cite a June 1785 letter from the Bristol secretary and a February 1787 director’s sign-off.
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England
Bristol Fire Office Company
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Bristol offices offer lower premiums on timber and plaster builds
The Bristol Offices advertise lower yearnly premiums than London for timber and plaster buildings and goods in Bristol, claiming advantages for residents by reducing charges. They note policies are gratis on terms of London companies and urge local support over London firms.
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Private sale of Bristol Water Works shares in Hanham Mills Estate
For sale by private contract are twenty four shares of the Bristol Water-Works or Hanham Mills Estate yielding a neat income of 2½ percent per share per annum, unexceptionally secured and regularly paid. Applications for particulars to Messrs Claridge and Pearce, Surveyors at Fulham, or Salopian Coffee-house, Charing-Cross, London.
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Nicholls
Edward Daniel
Commission
This Day Is Published in Ogavo Fifth Edition Book
This line notes publication of a fifth edition of Ogavo priced at half a guinea in boards. The entry presents the curious, useful, and valuable nature of the book and its print era bearing the described price.
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Ogavo
French fleet manufactory praised for metal perfection
Friday and Saturdays POSTS reports that AUFFE's fleet manufactory in the Fauxbourgh of Paris near Clignan- D court has produced metal equal to any in England. The indefatigable man has crafted a weapon or tool for the King, judged by experts to rival Woodstock work.
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France
Clignan- D Court
Fauxbourgh
England
Hethas
Woodstock
Impeachment Delayed as Commerce Treaty Debate Advances
On Wednesday Feb 21 the Hastings impeachment was postponed to Friday. The Chancellor moved to refer commercial negotiation resolutions to the Consolidation System committee next Monday. Blackburne urged a royal address praising a France commerce treaty, citing Manchester cotton manufacturers. Some members supported the treaty, while others opposed it, fearing reliance on France and naval weakness. A division followed and the address motion was carried after debate.
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Blackburne
Lancashire
France
Manchester
Capt. Berkley
Gloucestershire
Chamber of Commerce
England
Gray
Northumberland
Mr. K. Thornton
M‘ Bride
Welbore Eilis
Sheridan
Mad dog attacks three travelers near Heywood
A large rough sheepdog went mad near the Queen's head public house at Heywood in Lancashire, biting three men traveling together. The incident only came to light later as the victims were strangers and unaware of the danger. The dog reportedly remains dangerous, and the notice urges caution to those nearby.
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Briday
Heywood
Bury
Lancashire
Benefit Lottery Tickets Draw Remnants and Treasury Note Prices
Fragmentary notice lists benefit lottery tickets with various draw numbers and prizes, mentions a prize of 20,000 pounds and remaining wheel draws, then shifts to references to Dublin Treasury office holdings, bank stock and bond quotations, with scattered figures and percentages. It presents as a chaotic blend of lottery payouts and financial market data from a historical period.
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Toool
Toal. Cach
Treasury
Dublin
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