Debates on Tea Duties and Registry Sparks Public Alarm
A long letter defends a proposal to remove Tea duties and raise public funds by registries, arguing it would harm revenue and liberty. The writer condemns universal seaman registries and warns of state overreach, while noting naval appointments, ship movements, and royal celebrations amid a busy wartime port news cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isis
Great Britain
His Majesty
East-India
Purro-Parkay
Fragmented Reflections On Liberty And Seamen Recruitment
A gleaned historical note discusses liberty and public opinion on licensing seamen for naval service. It questions whether registering sailors is the only way to man ships and hints at societal controls on licensed work and duty in the fleet. The fragment suggests broader themes of governance, commerce, and military readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avbar
Great Britain
Chaying-Cross
Lomlon
Westminster
Garlix
North-Britain
Mariaste Company in Spring-Garden Court Session
The General Court of Mariaste Corporation for the Relief of the Poor meets at their Spring-Garden house at eleven o’clock in the forenoon. The secretary is John Nind.
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Lon Don
Prince of Wales
Leicester House
St. James’s
John Wynn
Denbigh
William Sloper
Deceas
Royal African Company
Martin
Princess Amelia
Madrass
Handslip
Montford
Bay
East India Company
Whitehall
Wilson
Skerret
Foulk
Hicks
St. John’s-Street
New-Palace-Yard
Westminster Abbey
Mgr. Davis
Lynn
West-Indies
St. Helen's
Plymouth
Portugal
Lizard
Mareha
Mary
Knethell
London
Dublin
Theatre Royal
Dei Lane
Covent Garden
Hesey IV
Lincoln’s-Inn-Fields
Tate
Hmariaste Corporation
General Court
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Portsmouth
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Hoare
de ‘Mary
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Cape
Uting
Borh
Deptford
Drake
Wade
Spanifh
St. Sebastian’ S
Deal
Blanford
Shirley
Thompson
Bonetrd
Hampsland
Clarendon
Cropton
Jamaica
Bellarilla
Lachford
Barbadoes
Gies Gilbert
Pringle
Neptune
Boyd
London Bridge
South Sea
New South Bea
Acces
India
Exchequer
Coln’s Inn- Fields
Quaty
Lincoln's
Bickerstaffs Mgurirep
Bickerstaff
W. Giffard
Pacoler
Mozeen
Seize Corps
Mr. Dunstall
Herathark
Vlumehearte
Dove
Julian
Freemans
Mr. Buckley
Clough
Peterson
New .Dramatick
Deaveys
Swan Tavern
Exchange Alley
Cornhill
Coz
James Watson
Wardrob-Court
Priters
Bee Peak Secundus
Apud C. F C
Bathurst & G. Hawkins
Fleet- Street
Wi Webb
St. Patl's
Lord Viscoune Quagndey
Ty Céopér
Globe
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