Royal marriage in Dresden and Dutch fleet ambitions
From Dresden and Paris reports dated October to November, royal unions and political moves are described. A Saxon wedding unites Princess Maria Theresa of Tuscany with the Elector of Saxony at the Elector’s private chapel. News of a Turkish naval loss and Empress rewards follows, while in Holland the States General fear access to Trincomale and Cape ports as a French-supported effort to retain Dutch Indian Ocean possessions is noted. Holland’s regent changes are announced with Jean Borcel named President of the Grand Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Saxony
Maria Theresa
Tuscany
Lond
Gaz
Esterday
Anthony
Ceylon
Legion of Luxembourg
East Indies
Patriotic Party
Holland
Haevue
Prince Stadtholder
Jean Borcel
Maureguault
Grand Council
Two French Observers and English Observers to Inspect Naval Reductions
London reports two French commissioners will observe the navy reduction, with two British officers to Paris to witness a similar conduct. Parliament will meet on the 17th. J Eden travels from Paris to Madrid as Ambassador Plenipotentiary. The minister’s triumph is asserted, and French aid to the Patriotic party noted amid tense diplomacy. The cabinet discusses armed response if hostilities cannot be avoided. A writ appoints a Bishop of London, with Porteus to the See and Deanery, chosen for merit without solicitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wno
France
England
Monsieur de Bouganville
J. Eden
Paris
Madrid
Great Britain
Spain
Pit
Brest
Toulon
Lord North
Chester
Porteus
Worcester
Winchester
Early promotion offer reaches him Sunday morning
The report notes an early offer reaching him within twenty hours of the vacancy, with mention that Dr. Jackson is to succeed in the Chester bishopric. It also recalls the king’s search for a successor after Dr. Lowth and hints at a preferred ordinary in the monarch’s view, cited as a trusted figure for regulators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Jackson
Lowth
Soveregn
Duke of Rutland
Pheonix Park
Dublin
Philadelphia
Dover
Guildhall
Westminster
Blackfriars Bridge
London
Hastings
House of Lords
Theefson
Smith
East-India House
Drapers Hall
The
Fair India Company
Elijah Impey
Supreme Court of Judicature
Bengal
West-Indies
Iland
Carolinas
Crooked Island
Barbadoes
America
Lisbon
Tucker
Tire-smith
Chandler-freet
Davisftreet
Berkley-square
Bristol Dissolution of Partnership in Linen Drapers
The partnership between Samuel Wuatrry and Aaron Northcote of Bristol linen-drapers is dissolved by mutual consent. Creditors are asked to send in accounts for settlement and debtors to pay to Samuel Whitty at No. 3 Bridge Foot or Aaron Northcote at Nasr Aun Ey Ov Llu Re. Dated Sept 29, 1787.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Wuatrry
Aaron Northcote
Linen-Drapers, &c
Samary Whitty
Bridge-Feot
Asron Northcote
Na Sr
Hope and Anchor
Bridge Foot
Redcliff Street
Amuel Whitty
Axminster
St. Paul’s Church
Bristol
Allen
St. Thomas Street
IE. Bird
Cuense Lane
St Philip and Jacob
Hanham
Brislington
Ann Jenkins
Union Street
N. B
Wa. Buzevey
Barpee
A. Northcote
Wt. Lartey
London
Irish Lottery Notices From Bristol and Beyond
The notice states prize details for the Irish lottery drawing with payments in heavy Guineas and bank drafts. It mentions Bristol Bath and surrounding areas, with references to prize payments, warrants, and officials, while denying any connection to other offices in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toa
Tool
Winouhe
Bank of Bagland Aures
Drumsmond
Vibber
Fannie Lomibard-theet
Ransom
Moreland
Hamming
Riley
Pall- Mall
May
Bristol
Bath
Also Mentioned on This Page
London Gazette
Dresden
Germany
Grand Valley
West Indies
William Pollard
Samuel Whitty
Joseph Shepard
Hoster
Coan- Street
Nottngham
Finsere
Torres
Plough
Redeliti Street
St. John-theet
Puestas Powee
Bright
Council-House
Rivers Avon and Froome
Avon and Froome
Worrall
Samuel Sire
Ces Itac
N.B. Thromas Combe
Crognac
Jowett Pernis
Royal Lottery Office
Great Britain and
Ireland
Royal Lottery Offices
Cornhill
Royal Exchange
Pantheon
Oxford-freet
Loxpon
Abbeys Yard
IRLOH
ROYAL
Great-Britain
Jr. Magee
Itgie
Rille No
Ludgate Street
Kexec
Royal Serviers Pena
Mcil Salomons
Middlesun
G. Reiley
His
Norton
W. Browley
Baker
Prateller
Riney
Essas
Flich-Street
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