06 Apr 1791
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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 06, 1791
Page
1
A formal government document outlines the early breaking point as Russia confronts the three allied powers. Prepared by the Country Department under secretary H. A. Hardy.
The week has seen heated political debate over possible hostilities in Europe amid a shifting balance of power. The English cabinet leans to armed mediation with Russia to protect the Turkish empire and Poland, while critics argue war is unwarranted and distant. Leopold's position and Dutch revolts complicate the crisis, with observers warning of broader risks to Europe’s balance and England’s interests.
A London dated notice details a half share receipt linked to a prize of twenty thousand pounds from the English Lottery 1789. It lists beneficiaries including Mr Barnes, Mr Snellgrove, Mr Richard Snellgrove, Mr Joan Harris, Mr Benjamin Buxpory, Mr Joan Lay Lavy, Mr Raxworthy, Mr William Starypner, and Mr Willisas Tyrpner, with totals amounting to ten thousand pounds. The item references sale by Shergold and Co., mentions other prizes and past allocations, and notes public attendance for prize payments.
In November 1785 the Chevaliere D Eon returned to London to settle her debts and recover dues owed to her. The text notes Louis XVI showed willingness to aid her and her innocence, with the 17 October 1775 mention involving Mons de Beau.
A letter explains Newcome’s arm injury delaying a 100 guinea remittance. Ferrers is in Derby with no London bank funds, withdrawing cash for a mine that yields ore but lacks a furnace. He anticipates rents in about a month and hopes to send 17 a guinea as requested. Farewell.
Wednesday Mr Deveras argued for petitioners centering on Burgage tenure within the borough and similar rights in other towns. Land attached to burgage plots carried the vote regardless of new houses. The committee adjourned and will decide this morning on voting rights attached to burgage land.
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