Debts of the Crown Extend to Past Kings
From the London Gazette dated Maprio Spain December 29. The Catholic Majesty issues two decrees declaring all debts contracted by the late King as crown debts to be discharged swiftly as government needs and revenues allow. A second decree extends similar relief to debts of Ferdinand VI and Philip V with certain modifications and restrictions.
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Hhis
Ferdinand VI
Philip V
Kircheim
Jaft
Prince of Wales objects to Pitt plan for limited royal power
The Prince of Wales responds to Mr. Pitt's proposed government outlines with strong objections. He warns the plan weakens the Royal Family, threatens the Crown's authority, and urges Parliament to consider the full constitutional consequences before any settlement. He stresses the need to protect the King's prerogatives and royal property during his recovery.
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Pitt
House of Commons
Prince of Wales
Mr. Pitt
Iearney
House of Brunswick
Regency items and political shifts noted in London dispatch
London reports detail the move to a Prince Regent title for the Price of Wales and a reshaped royal household. Admiralty changes, discussions on reducing military establishments, and calls for dissolution of Parliament are noted alongside Sheridan's praise for Mr Fox and questions about rivalries between Fox and Rox.
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London
Kew
Wales
Sierling
Fe Ager
Bachra
Irelad
Letters on Royal Authority During the King's Illness
The document presents a plan for Parliament to empower the Prince to exercise royal authority in His Majesty's name during illness. It outlines limits on property grants, offices, peerages, and appointments, with the Queen retaining control of royal household and personal care. Ministers base the plan on the belief the King's illness is temporary.
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House of Commons
Houshold
Esty
Superior virtue of Spilsbury's Drops and royal policy note
A royalist proclamation asserts that the King's interests and national welfare justify decisive action and support the Brunswick lineage. The document accompanies an advertisement for Mr Spilsbury's Drops, claiming a testimonial from William King of Strood who reports recovery from severe scurvy after using the drops, with witnesses George Protheron and Webster Gillman corroborating. The note lists prices and distribution in London and Rochester and references a 1773 dispensary.
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Strood
Kent
England
France
Mr. Gillman
Rochester
Fuherman
Tom
Sir
William King
George Protherton
Pei
George Telfort
Webster Gillman
Bookteller
N. B
Spilsbury
Great-Britain
Highwood notice of estate claims and lot descriptions in Bristol area
A Broadside lists claims against the estate of Willam Wilkins of Highwood Congresbury Somerset. It details lots for sale including brick-yard, coach-house, tenements, and paddocks with annual rents and occupiers. Notices invite heirs to verify claims and provide details to Rev Preott or attorney WhitLey. sale conditions note uniform dwelling standards and boundary setbacks.
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Bristol
Bell
Broad-street
Pace & Christiana
Hill, Eagles, and Roach
Canon
Marth
Highwood
Willam Wilkins
Congresbury
Somerset
Preott
Exchange Coffee
Briden
Somerset-Square
Joshua Powell
John Camplin
Henry de la Touche
Thomas Cale
Miss Sheppard
James Podmore
Nash
James Brown
Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Cooke
Daniel Jappre
Daniel Lane
Sarah Attwood
William Pook
John Room
John Rich
Brittol
Bedminster
St. Mary Redcliff Church
Robert Houlton
Messrs
Kinton
William Gouldstone
Redcliff-street
William Brookman
Baker
Redcliff-Backs
Moses Dallaway
Tyler
Plaisterer
Meslrs
Nathan Winpey
Attornees At Law
Cornstreet
Thomas Hembury
Bristol Bridge
Bath-Street
St. Thomas Street
Thomas Paty
T. Hembury
Whitz-Lion
Broad Street
Wine-Street
Church of Chriit-Church
Coward and Wright’s
Broad-freec
Waine- Street
S Mall
Meifrs
Osnorxa
Ssaczr
Parys
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London Gazette
Maprio
Spain
W. Pitt
Darenirg
Futaba
Afr. Fox
Mr. Sheridan
Sheridan
Rox
Fox
State Papers
Prince
Royal
the Prince of Wales
Mr. Spelsbury
New York
Tre
OM R. V. Morris
George Watson
White-Hart
Stall-ftreet
Bath
Wilts
Shome Hawkins
Robert Brows
Weskerleigh
Smethwick
Birmingham
Shakespeare Tavern
John Goodhalil
Birmingham Old Brass Company
Thomas Salt and
Birmingham Brass Company
Birmingham Brass Company. Thefaid
Harbourn
Stafford
Edmund-freet
Matlock
County of
Derby
Richard Conquest
Samuel Ford
St. Paul’s Square
Mutton-Hill
Redcliff Mead
St. Mary Redcliff
William Butevintner
F Wenham
Poultry
J. Wenham
Waake Ted
Exchange
Corn-street
Bath & Bristol
Royal Post Coaches
Pasengers
Thomas-street
Christopher
Market - Place
Holborn
White Bear
Piccadilly
Jung Bath
Brisol
Mercury
Christopher and Greyhound
Potter
Hodges
Coir
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