Marriage of Hon Robert Fairfax and Miss Cosins at Hand
Diverse late 18th century items report a marriage planned between Hon Robert Fairfax and Miss Cosins. News include trials at Westminster King’s Bench, toll-gatherers at Fulham Bridge, and international war rumors from Martinique and Antigua. Also noted are local crimes, ship embargo adjustments, and theater listings with Venice Preserved and The Constant Couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fairfax
Lord Fairfax
Leedy Castle
Kent
Cosins
Anthony Guidott
Lincoln’s Inn
King’s Bench
Westminster
Goolde
Daniel Willmort
Charing-Cross
Counser
Mercy
Pasdon
Kettlebey
Martinico
Antigua
Ogober
Pope Approves Plan to Accommodate Diffe rences with Turin
Rome reports the Pope has approved a new plan to amicably resolve differences between the Holy See and the Coast of Turin. A regulation on luxury is not yet published. A recent Congregation considered pressure from Roman nobles to soften the regulation. Milan notes daily German recruits for Garrisons and Count Traun continues fortification efforts. Turin reports Sardinia’s king extending similar measures. Mannheim records the Elector Palatine addressing grievances of Juliers and Berg, with officials empowered to issue necessary regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy See
Turin
Ronan
Millan
Germany
Traun
Sardinia
Manheim
Elector Palatine
Juliers
Berguds
Charg
Bingen
Heister
Port News Update from Deal and Downs Sailing
This item records ships in the Downs and at Deal on December 5 and 6 with arrivals including Susannah from Carolina and Hill Galley from Antigua, and outbound vessels Le St Roberto Dominice and others.亦
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crump
Hland
Martinico
St. Thomas’s
South Carolina
Gregory
Charles Town
Carolina
Robinson
Hye-Park-Corner
Ratcliff Highway
Iris Watch
Dixey
Daniel Jackson
Thomas Coates
Thomas Nann
Hugh Dixey
Richard Quail
William Dewell
Tybhen
Mewgate
Dunkirk
Jamaica
Aporto
Deal
His Majesty
Eltham
Cruizer
Downs
Susannah
S. W. Dover
Antigua
Gravesend
John
Paterson
New England
Quinne
Oporio
Dominice
Falmgath
N. W
Obscure 19th Century Financial Quote Snippet
Fragmentary list of securities and bonds with various rates and marks. Mentions South Sea Annuities, Bank Circulation, India Bonds, Exchequer Orders, and Emperor's Loan with scattered prices and per cent figures. Lacks coherent event but records a catalog-like market snapshot from historical financial pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prem
India
Royal Exchange
London
Englis
Sas
Ioan
London City Liverymen Nominate Gentlemen for Mayor
A General Meeting at Vintners Hall on November 16 names The Right Hon Humfrey Parsons Sir John Barnard Alderman Sir Robert Gooshach Alderman and George Heathcote Alderman as nominees for the City’s representation in Parliament. Voters urged to favor candidates loyal to King George, the royal family, and constitutional liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vintners Hall
Wednery
Humpury Parsons
Joan Barnard
Robert Gooschach
Kat
George Heathcote
King George
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monpay
Lowdon
London Gazette
Steffanies
Great Britain
Privy Council
Snall
Isis Majesty’s Treasury
Admiralty
Cinque Ports
Thomas Richards
City of
Norwich
Daniel Hanks
Goodman’s Fields
Middlesex
Joseph Mafahad
Theatre Royal
Drury Lane
Venice
Preserv’p Co
Covent-Garden
London Bridge
Rome
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