Sweden approves wife ordinance for commerce
In Stockholm Sweden May 15 the Royal College of Commerce approves a wife ordinance. Private ships delivering troops or ammunition for belligerents risk no kingly protection if captured. Wrangel is to command a squadron. Four ships are in line from Copenhagen with two more ready. Danish contacts upset Poland and tensions rise in the North.
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Appointment of Lloyd Kenyon and Ralph Clayton as Serjeants at Law
The King orders Writs for Sir Lloyd Kenyon Baronet and Ralph Clayton to take the state and degree of Serjeant at Law. They appear at the Bar of the Court of Chancery, take oaths, and complete ceremonies in the Court of Common Pleas. Kenyon is appointed Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench.
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London Gazette
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Fureg
Lloyd Kenyon
Inner Temple
London
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Gray’s-indt
Court of Common Pleas
Sir Lloyd Kenyon
Court of King’s Bench
Lond
Stormy Europe and Trade Moves Reported Abroad
London dispatch notes unsettled gout delaying the Levee at St James's as a European storm brews. Russia Sweden and Denmark near conflict over naval aid and Finland. Sweden readies 50,000 troops, Denmark mobilizes fleets while Riga ships brace for hostilities. Madrid opens new woollen and silk manufactories with apprentices and public schools as English trade sees a potential treaty with Russia. A late report cites a half‑million in deferment charges at a major linen firm and a curious robbery in which an Irish gentleman is pursued by a woman in a post chaise.
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la Mancha
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Troubling Crime and Firesillings Reported in County
A group of three attacked a man near a sheepcote forcing him to surrender eighty guineas a gold watch and valuables. At Mrs Best’s near Cuckfield a candle ignited still curtains causing a fall from a two story window and fatal injuries to the widow. A Bristol woman reunited with her long-lost child in Golden Lane after a nefarious deceit. A brutal murder of Rev Christopher Ryan at Knockantowry by his servant maid Bridget M Eligot, the coroner returning a verdict of willful murder. The culprit remains at large as investigations continue.
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General ordination planned at Glocesler Cathedral
The Right Rev. Lord Bishop of Glocesler will preside over a general ordination at Glocesler Cathedral on Sunday July 6. A dispensation has empowered Rev. Charles Sandford to hold the vicarages of Awre and Tirley in the county. Rev. George H. Glafle recently met the King at the Levee and presented his Greek translation of Milton's Son of Agonistes.
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Wesley Denies End of World 1836 Statement in Bradford
A reader forwards Mr Wesley’s reply denying any claim that the world would end in 1836. He states the discussion concerned only the beginning of Christ’s millennial reign per Bengelius and declares no opinion on the head of time. The note includes a Bath Chronicle extract and a cured patient letter praising a remedy called Drops with local distributor details.
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Mackworth Arms Swansea Welcome Gentlemen Travellers Inn
Mackworth Arms Swansea thanks the nobility and traders for their support since taking over. Inn offers good larder, fine wines, and attentive service for gentlemen on business. Mail coaches to Bristol daily and Hubberttane thrice weekly, parcels forwarded. Swansea’s attractive town lodgings and new bathe machines aid comfort for travellers.
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Mackworts Arms
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Notice of Bridge Toll Bond Redemption at Bank of Messrs
On April 2 1788 notice is given to Bristol Bridge ticket possessors to present for repayment on June 5 1788 the sum of 79161 13s 4d as the third part of the present bridge to be paid by the Bank of Messrs Vaticnans and Company treasurers to the Bridge Trustees.
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Me Frs. Vaticnans and Company
Bridge Tickets Urgently Sought for Bristol Bridge
Bristol Bridge office requests all bridge ticket proprietors to deliver tickets for checking. Treasurers will issue receipts. subscribers must sign a name book for two thirds of lodged ticket value. Fifty pound tickets issued, with later delivery after June 8. Interest on unreturned tickets ends June 24. Thomas Symons, Clerk to the Trustees.
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