London Gazette Sunday and Tugspay Posts War Dispatches
From Warsaw and Tornton dated June 18 and 14 respectively, reports describe a large Russian force under Marshal Potemkin near Olwiopol and Ingul with 70 000 troops and 127 artillery pieces, plus 40 000 reinforcements at Oczakow. Indian Ambassadors visit Toulon, observing fortifications, arsenals, manufactories, and a soldiers’ recreation before departing for Marseilles.
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Warsaw
Poland
Bohopol
Prince Potemkin
Ingul
Olwiopol
Don
Kremenzuk
Prince Repnin
Potemkin
Elizabeth
Oczakow
Scralkier
Romanzow
Dniester
Jampul
Lond
Reports from Lisbon and Vienna on Balkan and Gibraltar peril
From Lispon and Vienna dated June 16 and June 14 news describe Gibraltar suffering from disease and famine aboard a cruiser with sickness and a fatal fever among sailors. Vienna reports Russian troop movements and hoped ally actions, including Romanzow’s march and Cobourg’s expected Polish-Russian cooperation. Venice notes neutrality measures, vast levies, and Turkish strength around Semlin and Choczim, with warnings to Poland over corn supplies to Turkey and possible coercive steps by the Emperor.
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Lispon
Streights
Gibraltar
Yessel
Vienna
Petersburg
Italy
Kaunitz
Count Romanzow
Ninicrow
Nieper
Poland
Prince Cobourg
Venice
Firt
Bannat
Prince de Lichtenstein
Dubivza
Semiin
Mafesty
Semlin
Choczim
Warsaw
Prince de Cobourg
General de Witt
Kaminieck
Turkey
Courci
Slave Transportation Bill Passes Third Reading In Lords
On Thursday July 3 the Slave Transportation Bill received alterations on its third reading and passed by a majority of eight with 19 to 11. The bill was ordered to the Committee. On Friday July 4 Royal Assent was given by Commission to several bills including American Slaves, Distillery, Hay Exportation, Controverted Elections and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Maria Casleton
Duke of St. Alban
Transporting Slaves Bill Rejected Then Reintroduced
In the House of Commons on Friday July 4 the slave transport regulation bill, amended by the Lords, was rejected for three months then a new bill like the old one was brought in. A clause offering bounties to slave ship masters and surgeons was discussed. New writs were ordered for Bearcroft and Burton’s seats. An account of Suits in Chancery funds was debated. the motion to invest idle cash was rejected.
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House of Commons
Lords
William Dolben
Rass
Pitt
Perfomage
Ahip
Africa
West-Indies
Bearcroft
Chester
Burton
John Miller
John Meller
Orde
Royals to Cheltenham for health of King
London July 5-6 report that their Majesties and three eldest Princesses will travel to Cheltenham. The King’s health may determine the length of their stay, with the family housed at Fauconberg’s estate and servants sent ahead. Fauconberg has departed to Yorkshire.
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Cheltenham
Earl of Fauconberg
Lord Fauconberg
Yorkhire
Brarstox
Bath
Pennington
His Majesty’s distant Gloucestershire tour shocks Cheltenham lodging market
The newspaper notes an unprecedented rise in Cheltenham rents as the King plans a long trip from the capital. It reports Royal appointments, naval movements, and foreign dispatches, including Rhode Island’s status and a Woolwich ship launch. It also recounts a Chancellor’s charitable living grant and quirky anecdotes about Mr. Powell’s walking habits.
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Gloucestershire
Cheltenham
Edward Bearcroft
Chester
R. P. Arden
Francis Burton
D. Barrington
Havannah
Cadiz
Pacha
Koflow
Copenhagen
Elfinear
America
France
Rhode Island
Rhode Land
Woolwich
Christie’s
J. Calcraft
Hants
Powell
Inns of Court
Hampstead
Auction Notice for Freehold and Leasehold Premises
By George Gill at the Sign of the Ring-of-Bells in Caplet Merlin Somerset on Friday July 25 at three o'clock afternoon, an auction sale of freehold and leasehold premises.
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George Gill
Caplet Mertin
Somerset
Williamt Stevens
Natcroft
Abley
Obleigh-Hill
Henry Weeks
Roode
George Law
Ubley
John Knowles
John Reed
Nemnett
Lea
Lady Tyste
Redclif-street
Harry Elderton
Bristol
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London Gazette
Tornton
Tippoo Saib
India
Moonthee
Dauphine
de Barron
Marseilles
Versailles
House of Lords
London
Clifton-Hill
Ashton
Swansea
Bristel
Mackworth Arms
New Passage
Waite Lion
N. B
Lake
Mackworth-Arms
NOTT
Ship and Castle
Neath
C. Bradley
Bear
Cowbridge
J. Bradley
Angel
Cardiff
M. Hoggard
R. Church
W. Carr
White-Lion
N.B
White Lion
Petersburgh
Joshua Shepherd
William Gibbons & Co
Ames Lake
Innland
Hubberstone
J. Lens
Jamaica
Rotterdam
Geneva
Thomas E Mbe
Corn-street
Saac Jefferies
Warmley
Cadbury Heath
Oldland
Bitton
Thomas Haver
Francis Waterman
William Cayford
Daniel Baynton
Castle-street
Somersetshire
Netherstowey
Bridgwater
Castle-Hill
Mendip Hills
Haydon
Netherflower
John Cobley
Shepton- Mallett
John Louis
Exeter
Taun&ton
Kingston
Orange-Valley
Curpert Watson
Mafer
Ea Mey. Gordon
New York
Ann
Nata Stephens
Matter
John Fisher Weare
Witt
St.Thomas Street
Smash-street
Shakespeare Inns
Market-Place
Cross- Keys
Wood-Street
Saracen’s-Head
Snow-Hill
George and
Blue Boar
Holborn
Lanesdon
W. Potter
W. Hodges
Brown
Reading
Walker
Hounslow
Mountain
Ibberson
White Bear
Piccadilly
Ornsby and Co
Cornhill
Royal Exchange
Policy
Hornsby and Co
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