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The Pressing Question of Impressment in 18th Century Ireland
The Dublin Journal 1776 report critiques the royal navy impressment practice, debating legality under common law and constitutional rights. It cites Daniel Home and Michael Foster arguments, discusses precedents from Richard II and Elizabeth I, and laments arbitrary imprisonment while noting public notices, local crimes, marriages, deaths, and charity efforts intertwined with city life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottom
A&t
Occesios
Michael Foster
Ping Powis
Dor Ibab
Richard II
Andy Starute
Philip
Macy
Roy Waterman
Thames
Hell
Queen Elizabeth
Royal Navy
Uthe
S-Quay
Mreana
Wormwood-gate
Osual
Meyur
Isid
Smithfield Market
Culack
Laregh
Co. Kildare
Kevie
Kilmainham
David Bell
War Lafel
Frome
Thie
Filey
Cetke
Newgate
Thomas Maguire
Menus Culemnan
John Keough
Henry Farrell
Daniel M'Doos
Sheriff Rose
Thomas Greet
Lawrence Cahill
Wisstavern
Mile June Carr
Wood Quay
John Burke
Eleanor Hamilton
Capel Street
Par. Stewart
Newry
Jeoe Mouse
Denggon
Uriel
Bow Bridge
Julia Malon
Hudier
Corn-market
Higgine
Bow Street
Carrick
Ae Tagfe
Borgan Barron
Limerick
Callelyons
Rowland Bateman
Drumplten
Keri Big