Duke of York and Lenox duel over club remarks
A heated dispute between the Duke of York and Colonel Lenox escalates into a duel plan. The parties agreed to fire on signal at Wimbledon with Lord Rawdon and the Earl of Winchelsea present, followed by a royal statement. The event, staged amid political tension, signals broader alliances and court intrigue across Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of York
Lenox
Lenois
Daubigny
Royal Highmercy
Daubigoy's
Hs Tie
Earl of Wan
Shelia
Dukes of York
Rawdon
Winchelfeasimet
Wimbledon
Commons
Hastlep
Derefoot
Defoe
York
Kid Royal Highnéfe
Rawdon Aman
Pleutebdar Colobel Lense
Earl of Winchelfed
Wimbledon Contine
Fila
Dad
Gole Leibs
Fragmented OCR tribute card for a royal celebration
A highly garbled OCR note resembles a ceremonial tribute to a monarch or royal figure. It hints at pageantry and a titled procession, mentioning loyalty and a fashion or event titled the Tatiple. Names and places are unreadable, with many broken words and symbols.
Wigany Petition Targets Atlantic Trade Debate May 1846
A petition from Wigany challenges measures restricting the Atlantic slave trade amid ongoing debates in Parliament. The House of Commons considers motions on abolition and the conduct of members as the prorogation nears, with figures like Mr Drake and Mr Ley weighing duties, attendance, and parliamentary responsibilities. The debate centers on whether abolition advocates and opponents should proceed, amid concerns over the colony losses and the broader political stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mfeymonth
Cheltenham
Contentindpl
Jon Big
Wien
Grnatiy
Retort
Mack
Logdondhd
Sweden
Russia
Fea
Berak Dens
Eltiat
Rosita
Fation
Fealair
Peremibueghisis
Meet & Co
Atic Mott
Berm
Sanat
Drake
Faidy
Eady
Ley
Fiderstip
Bensen
Lebyth
Guily
Coatly
Rolle
Ferson
Scotland
St. John
Peripik
Parliamentary proceedings and petitions in the House adjournment
Fragmentary OCR from parliamentary debate shows references to the House of Commons proceedings. Mentions of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Privy Council examination, and cross examination of witnesses related to petitions connected with the African trade. Report notes adjournment of the Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Xeobided
Echequer Wegteig
Agate
Farberia
Ion
Braceesi
Casey
Culy
Trek Aid Setore
Neil
Serjeant
le Blanc
Haute
Debates on Provisions and Committees in Lords and Commons
Fragmentary account of a May session discussing further measures against Hastings, committee appointments to examine journals, and the army establishment. Mentions Burke, a Committee of Supply, and projected peace burdens with reference to 1790 estimates and taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke Mayed
Iho Howe
Lords
Hasings
Hake Agweed
Stetle
Gilbers
Hames
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Cart Beyard
Ion Hone
Benaeton
Duke of
Jerys
Taetilayy
Pete Ted
Wigany
Ceeel
Wilberforce
Nec
Dassessey
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