Parliament debates war and royal finances in late session
In a lengthy session conclude with Lord Stormont and others arguing for a motion on foreign policy and Crown powers. Lords Lansdowne and Lansdowne criticize ministry, Portugal’s march and Spain’s potential reaction. Disputes over Civil List, Clarence pension, and Royal prerogative color debates. The House adjourns after ordering the Report to be printed.
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Firthest
Lord Grengillz
Lord Stormont
Lord Carlisfe
Marquis of Lansdowne
Nootka
Portugal
Spain
Duke of Clarence
Lord Raawedox
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Lauderdale
Ordship
Dundas
Lord Fitzwilliam
Sheffeld
Pit
Lord Shefield
Mr. Pitt
Sheridan
House of Commons and Lords Budget and Bills
A new writ for Edinburgh replaces Mr Dundas as Home Secretary. Lords amend the Corn and Felony Rewards Bills, with some provisions delayed three months. Finance committee reports on Carlton House funding amid misapplication concerns.
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Edinburgh
Dundas
Home Department
Foley
Levee and Secretaries of State in London Council
In London yesterday the King held a Levee at St James's then a Private Council where Henry Dundas was sworn Secretary of State for the Home Department in place of Grenville. Addresses were given to various nobility and officials including Pitt and the Earl of Chatham.
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Hursday
Zune G
St. James’s
Henry Dundas
Home Department
Lord Grenvinle
Canterbury
Pitt
Earl of Chatham
George Yonge
Queen’s House
Levee
Harry Burrard
Colonel Burrard
Henry Pauiett St. John Mirpmey
General Morris
Mr. Jones
Weymouth
Saute Barrine
Salisbury
Hat
Parham
Mary
William of
GroycesTur
Prince of Wales
Prrr
Lord Grenville
Prince of Walxs
Maras
Peterspurcy
Holland
Baltic
Great Belt
West Indies
Hoop
George Youce
War Office
Pares
Monilay
Carlton House Correspondence on Estimates for House Furnishings
Correspondence from Carlton House dated November 24 1789 explains to the Lord Treasurer that Col Hulie and Mr Holland provide estimates and papers for furnishing and completing Carlton House. It notes Parliament’s intent to provide a suitable residence, requests officers to investigate and control expenditure, and cites a Treasury minute about additional sums for furniture and decorations.
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Prince of Wales
Col
Hulie
Holland
Gime
Carlton-House
Ole
Treasury
Tartten-Thinkey
Cramson
Boye
Beauret
Uhey
Ms. H. Holland
Carlton House Estimates and Work Prices Summary
The document records officials reviewing Mr. Holland’s Carlton House plans with a gross estimate of 49,700 and adjustments for civil list costs. It notes that exact valuations depend on designer intentions and extensive designs, and that the final pricing aligns with royal works, with a 3 percent deduction for civil expenditures.
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Prince of Wales
Holland
Carlton House
W. Chambers
H. Couse
C. A. Craig
Arrival of Prince de Cobourg in the capital sparks curiosity
Fx FIENNAZ reports the Prince de Cobourg's unexpected arrival in this capital stirring curiosity across social ranks. Servian inhabitants petition the Court to become subjects of the Emperor not return to Turkish rule, asking for arms if needed to assert independence.
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Prince de Cobourg
Zrong
Servia
Ersom Races Week of Remembrance and Trials
The article outlines Ersom Races continuing through the week, notes the interment of Sir Gunvarp Vanweck in Huntingfield, and recounts solemn scenes at the family vault. It covers Libel debate motions in Worcester Canal Bill proceedings, and reports a robbery arrest in Bristol tied to Devanes after a French nobleman’s loss of notes and jewels.
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Gunrarp Vanweck
Huntingfield
Gunvarp
Fox
Star Chamber
Courts of Law
Prince's Chamber
Pitt
Botany Bay
Gravesend
AL de le Rade
Bristal
Bow-street
de la Rade
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House OF Commons
Fedderell
London
Carlion House
Seterday
Southampton
Board of Treasury
Lord Southampton
Carleton House
Office of Works
Heary Lyte, Esq
Fx Fiennaz
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