Charity plan for widows and orphans of seamen soldiers
An 18th century notice from the Crown and Anchor in April 1793 details the Society for the Relief of Widows and Children of Seamen and Soldiers. It records patronage by royal princes, committee actions in Kent, and a bequest form for a lottery to fund the charity, with meetings arranged and payments to the treasurer.
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Crown and Anchor
Srand
Society For the Relief of the
Prince OF Wales
Duke of York
Duke of Clarence
Duke of Gloucester
Sho. Henchman
William Geary
Aylesford
Kent
London Society
A. B
C.D
Cresey
London
W. Swayland
Ames Whitteney
Charles Bishop
Mr. Ebbutt
J. Myddleton
W. Motlen
John Taylor
Vhn Taylorames
Y - Lerey
Messrs. Crofts, Devaynes and Gp
Lloyd
GOAT Exorcism Licence Offer Promises Pain Free Cure
An advertisement offers an exclusive license to expel the goat from the head and vital parts as a cure for gout without medicine or pain. Prospective licence applicants are to contact Mr. J. Pagerson at No 8 Palsgrave Place near Templebury London for terms and cures, with letters postage free.
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Marcet-town
J. Pagerson
Palsgrave Place
Templebury London
Public Benevolence Supports French Emigrant Relief Effort
A committee informs the liberal public that measures are adopted to aid the immediate relief of unhappy French emigrants. The fund will discharge most pensioners, leaving only infirm elderly and needy women and children to be supported, with over 600 to remain in Britain and Channel Islands until they can return home. Subscriptions continue through listed solicitors and banking houses, naming several contributors and institutions.
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Jersey
Guernsey
Robert Hansos
Christ College
Cambridge
Lady Forrester
John Charfier
E. Farnardt
Ted
Essex
PBN
Mr. Hawkins
Parisa
Rebecca Watson
M. C.D
L. Kensington
Leigh
Francis. Boscawen
L. C
Parliamentary Intelligence and Treason Bill Debate
The Lords heard judgments on Link Barrow and Mason in transit under a bankruptcy commission. Debates on the Traitorous Correspondence Bill featured Lord Stanhope, Lord Hawkesbury, Lord Lauderdale, and Marquis Lansdowne arguing amendments and the bill’s scope, with strong opposition and support across peers. The session adjourned with the bill’s fate to be decided next day.
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Marquis Lansdowne
Guildford
Lauderdale
Stanhope
Derby
Hay
Peterborough
House of Commons debates and canal bills in motion
The second reading of the Bury Canal Bill was postponed for three months. The Thanks of the House were given to Dr. Huntingford for his Sermon on the Fast, with printing requested. Lords amendments on Shrewsbury and Branstone Canal Bills agreed. A Roxlugh Road petition was reported and a Bill ordered. A motion to read the Bury and Bolton Canal Bill a second time was amended to postpone for three months. In Liverpool, Gascoigne sought leave to issue negotiable notes up to a limit, passed debate. Lord Auckland memorial to the States General delayed till Thursday by agreement.
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Grenville
Marquis Lansdown
Ihei
Blackstone
Forster
Earl of Guildford
Duke of Leeds
France
Lord Lauderdale
Eoward III
England
Bury Canal
Dr. Huntingford
Lords
Shrewsbury
Branstone
Roxlugh Road
Bury and Bolton
Liverpool
Gascoigne
Corporation of Liverpool
Baker
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