Death of Lady Mary Agnew of Lochnaw Baronetcy
Scotland Edinburgh March 25 report that Lady Mary Agnew widow of Sir James Agnew of Lochnaw Bart aged very old died. It notes the Earl of Balcarres John Cockburn and Commissioner Hotham leaving for London.
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Uesday
Mary Agnew
James Agnew
Lochnaw
Earl of Eglington
Earl of Balcarras
John Cockburn
The
Admiralty
Hotham
London
PORT NEWS DEALS WITH EARLY SPRING SHIPPING MOVEMENTS
Port News from March 30 reports departures and arrivals at Dover Gravesend and nearby ports. Ships bound for Leghorn New York Jamaica Antigua Virginia and London sail or arrive along with royal navy vessels Lancaster Shark and Henrietta. Several vessels depart for Boston Lisbon Oporto and Amsterdam while others head to London after delays and favorable winds.
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Port News
Deal
Augustus Cafar
Hampton
Leghorn
Carolina
Gill
New York
Britannia
Trimble
Bersey
Burchley
Jamaica
Sarah
Elizabeth
Sacker
Antigua
Prince of Wales
Mallard
Virginia
Lancaster
Claribut
Arriv
St. Cecilia
Stewart
Rainbow
Shore
Carmarthen
London
Gravesend
Hamble
Dormer
Lisbon
Sparks
Amsterdam
Loyal Address Praises Lord Limerick and Calls for Parliamentary Reform
In March 1741 a London town committee thanks Lord Limerick for his parliamentary service and urges investigation of mismanagement. They demand measures limiting placemen and pensioners, repealing the Septennial Act, and preventing election influence. Also noted are judicial appointments, military staffing changes, and local commercial and court updates.
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Cuarnres
Somerset
Monmouth
Hilst
House of Commons
High Water at London Bridge Morning Flood
London Bridge reported high water levels at 7:47 AM after a rising tide sent water over low banks. Observers noted continued rainfall along the Thames with authorities warning of possible further surges later in the day.
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London Bridge
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John Hopkins
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Mitre
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White Hart Inn
Long-Acre
Red Lion Inn
Gray’s-Inn-Lane
MatThew Prior
H. Lintot
J. and
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Republick of Letters
Jacob Robinson
Golden Lion
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Paternofter Row
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George Bickham
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