Ireland Disorders Subside as Arms Recovered in North
In Dublin and the North disturbances have lessened after a surge in captured arms. Four men from Londonderry were sent to board a tender for pike heads as authorities intensified measures. Brigadiers and Yeomanry captains reported easing nightly guards due to stronger garrison security and improved tranquility.
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Dublin
Loidonderry
Pat
Gromsey
Oliver Blackburn
Robert Kilpatrick
James Graig
Cathree
Lord 2CaVan
Lord
Hexky Murray
W. JH. Abney Efgene
Ila
Ordnance Office
Bank of England General Court Notice
A notice from the Governor and Company of the Bank of England states a General Court will be held at the Bank on Thursday next. The document mentions fines and penalties related to agents and accounts, with names corrupted in the OCR such as FRANGIS MARTIN.
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Bank of England
Bank
Watch pawn dispute ends with magistrate verdict for defendant
In London a pawned watch, taken by a pawnbroker and later disputed, led to a magistrate hearing. The witness bought the watch after it had been pawned twice and resold, with officers securing the item under a warrant. The judge ruled no conversion occurred and restored the watch to the rightful owner. verdict for the defendant.
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Salezye
Matha
Perforx
Luly
Tale
Teo
Afd
Cuaisintog
Gountz
Tavies-Inn
Gidés
Mapistrate
Helen
Kesy@x
William Plonier
Prize Money and Naval Captains Governance in War Times
A historical discussion explains how prize money affects captain earnings, promotions, and conduct aboard ships. It details entertainments, ward-room economy, and the risk of personal financial loss from captures, followed by a chronology of major European wars and peace treaties from 1592 to 1797.
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Sefés
Fragmentary naval service reflection on career choices
Fragmentary text reflects on papers to escape and potential alterations that would deprive sailors of advantages once sought in naval service. Mentions fatigue and risk, and consideration of pursuing other life paths or competencies before joining the navy.
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Lfe
Sincular Memorandums on a 1736 Lymington baptism
A fragment from Warner's Topographical Remarks notes Samuel Baldwin of Lymington was immersed in the sea without ceremony after expressing a witch’s wish. The act aimed to thwart his wife’s threats of revenge by dancing on his grave, a motive tied to domestic quarrels and superstition.
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Warner
Hamphire
Lymington Church
Samuel Baldwin
Admiral Parker tied to mutinous fleet origins in Aberdeen and Nore tales
The report traces Richard Parker's rise from debt and exile to service in the Navy, his link to the mutinous fleet as Admiral Parker, and Captain Watson's recollection. It also covers mutiny-era events, naval mutineers, prisoner detentions, and related incidents including tastings of loyalty and discipline aboard ships.
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Richard Parker
Edinburgh Jair
Perthshire
Leith Roads
Watson
Nore
Parker
Admiral Parker
Leith
Sandwich f&c@me
Capt. Watson
Wisch
Toulouse
Marion
Joseph Merli
Criminal ‘Tribunal
Upper Gareane
Jamaica
Ropney
W.streto
Birmingham
Suffolk
Carnaby Market
Richmond
Battersea Bridge
Doncaster
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