Proclamation on Militia Powers by King George the Fourth
The proclamation states that in response to threats to the realm and in order to preserve the constitution, the king may draw out and embody militia forces in Great Britain, to protect civil order. It notes prior royal orders and warns of tumult, declaring Royal support for emergency measures. Dated Windsor, December 1, 1792, in the 33rd year of the reign.
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George
L&ws
Great Britain
England
Windsor
George R.oe
Privy Council
House of Commons
Westminster
Proclamation on Militia Draft and Parliament Session
An 1792 proclamation explains that when the militia is drawn out and Parliament is prorogued or adjourned for less than fourteen days, a new meeting must be proclaimed and Parliament will sit as needed. It also orders militia embodyment across counties and lists surrender dates for several tradesmen and traders at Guildhall or legal offices. The notice includes sugar price data and various official appointments.
Surrender notices fill Guildhall lists in London and beyond
Long roster of individuals and tradesmen from Bowley to Jamies surrendering dates in December January and February at Guildhall Saracen’s Head and other venues. Names include Bowley Smith Cooper Davies Labgton Gale Lee Baghold Froud Labgton Day Jamies and Spice with professions from ironmonger to draper and brewer. Attorney firms Meffrs Tyler Hurdy Sostinaie and others listed.
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Charl& Wilson Bowley
Robert Smith
Ballons Hill
Fine
Cen
Grandhall
Attornlesy- Melfrs
Audelow and Roberts
Monument Yard
Charles Wilson Bowley
Holborn Hill
Tronmorgery
Clementohn Cooper
Ee Lane
Southway
Clever
Jobsy Sostinaie
Hurdy Pire
Peter Clunn
Mrs Wegenar
Rjohn Davies
Scuibwatts- “Spry
Aid
Saya Gis Westen
Fenchurch-freet
Charles Stuart
Felling
Shores Bick Ayr
Petain
Pia
Stevingsof
Taraes Bellawes
Oxford-street
Gaildban
Alton Ayies
Shawer
Phillips
Brigoniitee
George Burks
Duncaster
Yorkshire
Fanté
Steldweily
Doncatter
Breadrick
Simeon Holt
Newark Upon’ Trent
Nottinghamshire
Newark Upon Trent
Sykes
New Inn
William Markham
Villiers-street
Strand
Guildhall
Mart “Richardson
Samuel Hattetfléy
Geirge’ ‘Johnson
Horlé- Yard
Drury -Laney
William Fayte
Swallow-street
UphalHerer
Thomas Parkinson
Gainsburgh
Lincoln
Brandy
Abraham Froud
New Sarum
Wilthy Mercer
Black Horse
John Labgton
Newington
Surrey
Tallow- Chandler
John Gale
Prince’s-ftreet
Lothbury
Merchamt
James Lee
Lambeth Road
Surry
Catia
Thomas Baghold
William Bagnold
Peterstreet
Westminster
John Davidson
King-treet
Goveat Garden
Groger
John Pook
Mount-street
Hanover Square
Sne Ea Bey
Siler
Thomas’ Jores
Oxford-itedety Linenscheaper
Richard Rogerson
Shoreditch
Fen
Guillhatt
John Flock’ Roberts
Jerkyn-itteel
Pidiow Chandler
Guildhatt
James Robert Fen
James Butchinson
Fleetstreet
Guildhal
Ani
Faiday
Guildhall Lochan
Poison rumors and political turmoil ripple through European capitals
Letters and reports describe a Count arriving from the Continent, audiences with Mr. Pir Ty, and rumors of poison in Stockholm. The Duke of Sudermania grants pardons but tensions rise as independent associations form, soldiers mass on the Rhine, and Southwark authorities vow strict enforcement to preserve public peace.
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Tank
Pir Ty
France
Anitl
Stockholm
Srpenha
Foreign
Sudermania
Coust ‘Riddehe
Sudérihatna
Imeins
Warkin
Prince Chartolifty
Deeputy Motraujeky
Munich
Rhine
Offend
Gornsmon Council
Brxcu
Beony ‘Lrcky Sminch
Ostend Letter Extract Describes Troop Movements and Ghent Turmoil
The fragment notes gunboats and armed vessels awaiting orders, movements toward Revalution, and a quadrilateral action planned at 9 PM. It reports 460 more troops arriving, Ghent crowded with troops, and English preparing to leave amid massacre and desolation, warning the recipient to stay alert.
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Ghent
Damone
Dutch Assembly Debates French War Ship Passage Request
In Hague on November 26 the States General and the Council of State met with the Prince Stadtholder to consider a requisition for passage of French warships up the Scheldt to attack Antwerp by water. Reports say the vessels have already reached the river to Antwerp. French Ambassador M. Maathilde will not withdraw.
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Prince Stadtholder
Antwerp
Flanders
M. Maatlde
French Revolution Principles in German Times Debated
A periodical critique discusses the spread of French Revolution ideas in Germany, citing Mayence and Frankfurt. It notes resistance by authorities, describes levies on wealthy inhabitants, and argues the poor depend on private benevolence yet fear systemic ruin if reforms hurt the rich.
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Germany
Mayence
Frankfort
Fis
Caine
Fragmented 18th century battlefield correspondence fragment
The text shows a scattered report on French and Antwerp garrison actions, desertions, and political tension. It references monastic and noble classes, rising unrest, and attempts to parley for surrender, with mentions of Mechlin and Louvain amid a broader military and civil precarity.
Army orders for December march of infantry and cavalry
The document details express orders for a force to move by early December. General Mollendarf commands ten battalions of infantry with five of cavalry, marching to Lane. Rewards include honors such as the Order of the Red Eagle bestowed on officers including the Prince of Württemberg.
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Gobs Jentz
Shecaonnll
Mollendarf
Atély
Marc Lane Persdent
Pyufiian
Bigg Ed Ble
Prince. Louis
Wirteml
Ordér of the Réd
Badex
Yesterday at Woon The Funk Shaping Temple Sermon
A fragment summarizes a Monday morning event titled Yesterday at Woon with a sermon by OE. The notes hint at a religious gathering and a featured speaker, describing the mood and themes of faith and reflection. Further readable phrases reference song and praise in a local church setting.
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London
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Cumberland
Northumberland
Durham
Essex
West Moreland
Kents
North Riding
East Riding
Great ‘Britain
Thomas Martin
Smithfield
Mercer
Atcorrey
Mur Scott
Mildrediscourt
Svithiam Wakeins
Furren-Dey
Ags Gerneys
Poultry
Castle Court
Loxley
Bucklerfoury
Williem Kentith
St. Alpan
Hertford
Pallow-Chandler
Browne
Joh Coyler
James Coyler
Drury Land
Bellowsfmaikers
Wild
Watling -Steret
Edward Baker
Old Ford
Middlesex
Calltee
areGhildhally
Scott
Tanfield Court
Temps
Abraham
Bellamy
Blackfriars Read
Pinke
Furnival’s Inn
Holborn
Rhedsa
Allan Spice
Liverpool
Propet Vy Chesterton
Berkley
William Thurman
St. John
Weappings
John Jamies
Alandevegion
Carmarthen
Coomse
Fanjeet
Southwark
Ostend
Hague
Brussey
Aes Ran
Binglelé
Trumper
Clarion
Randebill
Bereiis
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