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Parliament Seat Rechosen and Navy Plans in London News
The article reports Sir Conyers D Arcy being unanimously reelected for Richmond after vacating his seat to serve as Comptroller of the Household. It notes a survey of Thames sands ordered by Trinity House with two of the King’s yachts, upcoming commissioning of more ships, and expected arrivals of regiments and officers. It also mentions a noble funeral, the bishop’s visitation, a new harp and spinet pen invention, and an array of Treasury and pension details alongside stock quotes and copper prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conyers D'Arcy
Richmond
Trinity House
River Thames
Admiralty Office
Viscount Tarrington
Bedfordshire
Cathedral of
St. Paul’s
Barton
White-Lyon
Talbot-Court
Gracechurch Street
Treasury
Smoakam
Horflydown Fair-street
Tallow-chandler
Dancing-Bridge
Byng
Viscount Torrington
Princess Louisa
Streights
Ireland
Don Carlos
Italy
Horse Guards
Hyde Park
Chelsea Hospital
William Strickland
Henry Pelham
Philip Meadows
Evans
Foot Guards
Moneywood
Honeywood
Gore
Tatton
Lords Commissioners of the Treasury
Chelsea