Speech from Joseph Fordan on government funding debate
The letter from Joseph Fordan in Ely presents a plain appeal for honest discourse on the island government’s finances. It argues against hastily broad taxation, urges prudent use of the Four and a Half fund, and stresses preserving peace and dignity while opposing unnecessary burdens on poorer inhabitants. It notes February 8, 1743 as a reference point and discusses duties, salaries, and the right method to support the governor without overburdening the people.
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Lloyds Coffee-House
Fan
Joseph Fordan
Ely
Tf Croft
Speaker
Abe
L.t
Escape from City Gaol by Sheep-stealer and Utterer of false Coin
Edinburgh Fan last night Johnston the Sheep-stealer Dods the Utterer of false Coin and Sutor escaped from the City Gaol by breaking the roof and descending by a goldsmith shop. They dropped slates to mislead the sentry amid strong winds. The report also covers Lent Circuit appointments, court dates, and a large state lottery proposal.
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Scotland
Edinburgh
Johnston
Dods
Sutor
Tait
Greenock
Fan
Glasgow
James
Shipping news from Dover and ports in February
Arrivals at Dover list ships and destinations including Monmouth, Deptford, Amsterdam Packet, Indiamen, Three Nuns, Saily and Fanny, Mahon, Neptune from Ostend to Cadiz, Dragon from Virginia, John from New York, Berry from Virginia and Tinley from Rotterdam. Wind west. February dates noted for Dover arrivals.
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Deal
Downs
Monmouth
Deptford
Charles
Amsterdam
Johns
Saily
Fanny
Nevinle
Port Mahon
Happy-Grove
Chapman
Lisbon
Sasannah
Bradshaw
Oporto
Neptune
Connell
Ostend
Cadiz
Dover
Dragon
Harwood
Virginia
John
Milward
New York
Gravesend
Berry
Brncher
Tinley
Collins
Rotterdam
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Oxford
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Thomas Birch
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Reading
Glouester
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Salop
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Cooper
King George Packet
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Saphire
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