Plan of pacification for South Sea Company governors proposed
A letter to South Sea stockholders outlines a plan to resolve rivalries among company leaders. It proposes Sir Thomas Gordo as Sub Governor, Burrell and Burellite candidates, and Svede as a fourth director with Cadiz ties. Meetings at the Rainbow Coffee-House foresee public debates at Crown Tavern, seeking unity amid broader European dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Primis
Thomas G
Wilks
Chamber of Commerce
Cadiz
Burrell
S—v
Stepera Stendant
Powes
Sud
Ereas
Rainbow
Cornhill
Crown Tavern
Peace terms and Italian state shifts in early 18th century news
Mail from Holland and Madrid reports the Spanish king agreed to Preliminary Articles to secure peace, with terms guaranteeing Naples and Sicily to Don Carlos and regulatory possession of the Garrisors state. Montijo to return to Britain as maritime powers weigh ratifications. Florence confirms Montemar orders to evaluate Tuscany and move troops to Naples amid uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Fan
Teflin
Cremoneze
Stockholm
Carelsberg
Count de Casteja
Frech
Stanislaus
Konigsberg
France
Count d’Herbentlein
Count Hern
Vienna
Augustus
Poland
Duke of Lorrain
Presbourg
Prince Charles
Spain
Hungary
Naples
Sicily
Don Carlos
London
Hague
Count de Montijo
England
Great Britain
Modena
Florence
Duke de Montemar
Tuscany
The South Sea Company meeting at the Crown Tavern
Proprieties addressed to the South Sea Company regarding a meeting held at the Crown Tavern on the seventh instant. It questions if the Gentlemen appointed as Sub-Governor and the Committee attended with a House-Lifting view. Names include Peter Burrell, John Bristow, Sir John Thompson, Henry Samuel Eyre, Bartholomew Burton, and Henry Lascelles in Barbadoes. Five committee members hold a single vote each. James Gualtier and Richard Samborre noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qlewtlemen
Wahlat
Crown Tavern
sSnidtiavent Bats
Peter Burrell
John Bristow
John Thompson
Henry Samuel Eyre
Bartholomew Burton
Mathew Howard
Henry Lascelles
Barbadoes
N.B
James Gualtier
South Sea Stock Proprietors Convene in Cornhill 1735
At Fleece Tavern Cornhill on August 8 1735 a large meeting of South Sea Stock proprietors was held with Alderman Heathcoate presiding. Nomination for Sub Governor Peter Burrell and Deputy Governor Francis Wilks was approved, a nine member committee named including Burrell Wilks Lombe Heathcoate, five to form a quorum, and warrants issued for three days notice prior to its meetings. Members Henry Marshall William Sloane William Coleman James Ruck Harry Gough also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South-Sea Company
Fleece
Cornhill
Peter Burrell
Fra
Wieks
Fleece Tavern
Alderman Heathcoate
Francis Wilks
Thomas Lombe
George Heathcoate
Croyn Lavern
Threadneedle-street
Fan
Samuel Eyre
John Bristow
Vibe Péter Burrell
John Thompson
Aint Alterman
Henry Samuel Eyre
South Sea Proprietors Nominate Officers at Crow Tavern
On January 14 1735 a large meeting of South Sea Stock proprietors approved a chair, nominated Peter Burrell for Sub Governor and John Bristow for Deputy Governor, and named a nine member committee to propose Directors. Bristow announced his own nomination for Deputy Governor seeking votes and support.
Notable Patent Cure Claim for Antiscorbutick Pills in 1735
Accuses John Moore of Laurence Pountney Lane of curing Achell Fisher with Antiscorbutick Pills and Spirits after years of stomach and bowel pain and breathlessness. Describes pills as purgative, claiming scurvy removal, blood restoration, renewed vigor, and a wide range of symptoms including eruptions, nervous weakness, cosmetic skin changes, and breath issues.
Port News Summary of Downs Ship Arrivals and Delays
Deal, Fim.19. Four Dutch ships bound for East India remain in the Downs the John and Griffin for Maryland. Arrived last night and this morning the Mary and Hannah, Savage, from New England. the Partridge Penhallow from ditto. the Don Francisco Salter from Lisbon. Several outward bound ships that failed last Saturday afternoon from the Downs are put back to anchor, with more coming in. Wind 5, W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Fim
Downs
East India
John
Griffin
Maryland
Mary
Hannah
Savage
New England
Partridge
Penhallow
Ditto
Don Francisco
Salter
Lisbon
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Europe
Holland
Madrid
Richard Samborre
Henry Marshall
Willam Sloane
William Coleman
James Ruck
Harry Gough
Henry Laiells
James Gaultier
Richard Samborne
South-Sea Stock
Joan Bristow
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