The MisunderFandings between Governor Belcher and Assembly
Long account from 1736 outlines quarrels between Governor Belcher of New England and the Massachusetts assembly. It details a private-style arrival, a wake of mortality, a swearing of councilors, and a speech urging cooperation for the Crown. The assembly responds, defending its actions, citing past debts and treasury provisions, and urging supply measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Belcher
New England
Massachusers Bay
Hicker
Hampton
Portssmouth
Henry Shurburne
General Assembly
PORT NEWS DEALS WITH SHIP ARRIVALS AND WINDS
Deal Aug 4 Camedown and faild thro Marmaduke Areskin for Lisbon Arrivd the Swift Smith from Guinea the Hampshire Foster from St Kitts the Bathsheba Brooks from Jamaica the Exeter Merchant Hunt for London Remain the Unity Watson for Orders the Simmonds Cornish for Cadiz and the J Quintin Pettit for Ireland Wind S.
Sugar crop failure and London market notices Abroad and City
London news reports sugar crops failing in the West Indies with the Hampshire ship arriving empty from Nevis. A waterman drowns after entering Deptford river. Two notorious thieves are jailed for pickpocketing a sailor of 17 guineas, with four left. A young woman drowns behind Whitechapel Mount after earlier rescue attempts from sailors. Dyers resume illegal tea coloring. Parliament to receive a redress bill. A thief caught between Lewisham and Deptford will be examined. Stock and bond prices are listed, including South Sea, new issues, Bank, India shares, Royal Exchange, and other financials. Additional notes cover market activity and proprietorial reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
West Indies
Hampshire
Forster
Downs
Nevis
Deptford
Callimancoe Moll
Bess Jones
Baskers-Arms-Alley
Rosemary-lane
Justice Farmer
Well-Close Square
Sailor
Whitechapel Mount
Prader
Commissioners of Excise
Lewisham
Drury Lane
Torhill Fields Bridewell
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Portmouth
Council
House of Representatives
James Jeffry
Affem
New Hampshire
Andrew Wiggin
James Feffry
Gravesend
Arriv
Nancy
Allcock
Rotterdam
Diamond Man
Capt
Harburt
Barbadoes
St. Peter
Brinkman
Royttick
George Lindsay
Marygold Court
Exeter
John Moore
Laurence Pountney
Cannon-street
Geo, Lindsay
W.B
Port News
South Sea
New South Sea
Sth. Bank
Bank Circalaa Jarion
India
Royal, Exchange Assurance
London Assurance
Welch
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