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Contested Libels and Naval News Across 1776 London
The report covers a charged libel trial with references to a printed piece attacking church and constitutional authority, alongside maritime news. It notes Parliament scrutiny, royal and ecclesiastical figures, and a burn order for the libel copy. It also details a naval reception for Danish and English fleets, ship movements, and reactions from Dublin and weighty figures confirming social and political tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liangmin
Forbig
Lodon
Great Britain
Duke of
Holstein
Olel
Sir John Jennings
Gibralter
Hofier
Deal
Innes
Simonds
Foulks
Hoffer
Spor
Portland
Tyger
John Jennings
Lord Carteret
Isle of Weight
Robert Worfly
Dublin
Bath
Limaux
Heighington
Himelf Abuidg
Jusice
England
Mary Connor
Musgrave Heighington