Legacy Tax Debate and Dog Tax Sparks in Parliament
The House debated the Legacy Tax Bill with opposition from Alderman Newnham and critics like General Swith and Mr. Grey who warned it would unjustly tax capital. A separate committee discussed a proposed tax on dogs to aid the poor amid scarcity, with Dent urging 2s 6d per dog and Pitt proposing capped rates and targeted relief. The dog tax faced mixed support, and the session adjourned after resolutions and reports were laid before the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newrham
Raffleigh
Swith
England
Fox
Texas
Grey
Adam Smith
Lygon
Aldermen &c
Worcester
Leicester
Dent
Manchester
Great Britain
Mungo
Cheshire
Devonshire
Walmer Catfite
Kingston
Board of Agriculture
Rob. Salusbury
Pitt
Buxton
Wilberforce
Green Park
G. P. Turner
County of
Oxford
A. Poffé
Barksilte
Berthy
Report on Malacca victory and Nabob Wallajah’s death
Rear Admiral Rainier reports success of the expedition under Major Browne against Malacca and notes British control of the fort. He requests intercession to remove potential culpability for not informing Lord Dundas and outlines ceremonial gun salutes and expenses connected to Nabob Wallajah’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcome
Malacca
Chinese
Henry Dundas
Trinicomale
Fort Ooftenberg
Lord Hobart
Lambert
Suffolk
Nabob
Wallajah
Carnatic
Fort of
St. George
Board of Ordnance
Surrender of Manor in the Gulf Reported by Commodore Rainier
Commodore Peter Rainier reports to the Presidency the surrender of Manor in the Gulph after naval operations. His ships including the River and Carenatic transports arrived August 1795 with the Orpheus, and after hostilities with the Dutch Indiaman Constantia and a siege, the garrison capitulated on British terms. The Dutch Guards were allowed to remain armed at posts amid peace as Governor's details were delivered to Major Browne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakenhan
Lacca
Constantia
China
Free Land
Vine
Orpheus
St. Place
John’s
Weil’ Fier
Dutch British Alliance Terms at Malacca Fort
Summary of a compact between British forces and the Dutch government over Malacca. It orders British command authority over Fort Malacca, control of military stores, and monthly subsidies for subsistence. The agreement places Dutch garrison disposal with the British, aligns naval and land commands, and seeks protection for property while outlining financial reimbursements. Names cited include A Couperus and references to Batavia authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxlacca
Forbes Ross M*donald
Peter Rainier
India
Jon Brathwaite
Coa
Coromandel
A.couperus
L Lves
A.couperms
Otheer
Poe
Malacca
Lee
Mr. Couperus
Batavia
A. Couperus
Rhio
Peru
Also Mentioned on This Page
Parliamentary “Intelligence
House of Commons
Pownsend
The
London Gazette
Admiralty Office
Rainier
Madras Roads
Evan Nepean
Gulph
His
Mal
Malacca Roads
Henry Newcomey
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