War declaration and bankruptcy notices from the London Gazette
From the London Gazette Sept 132 Mavern Agu 24 His Catholic Majesty has declared war against the Emperor of Morocco Bankruptcy notices list William Gwatkin of Chepstow with surrender dates September 19 29 and October 24 at the Angel Inn Monmouth Attorney John Stratford Collins. Daniel Violett Buckland St Mary Somersetshire. at Red Lion Chard. solicitors Berry and Sweetins. Dividends dates October 12 6 8 17 Roger Lansworth Chester Charles Marston East Dereham John Mason Langdon Wotton upon Severn William Lynes Coventry Certificates granted by October 4 John Cummings St Pauls Church Yard Chinaman John Greenway All Saints Worcestershire Catherine Weldon Weldon Gaudern Diddington Northamptonshire John Dunkin Aldersgate Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavern
Agu
Emperor’ of
Morocco
William Gwatkin
Chepstow
Monmouthshire
Atten
Angel Inn
Monmouth
John Stratford Collins
Whitehall
Ross
Herefordshire
Rta
Daniel Violett
Buckland
St. Mary
Attornies
Meil
Berry and Sweetins
Meard-tireet
Dran-street
Soho
Ogober
Roger Lanswthaw
Chester
Liren-Draper
Blossom’s Inn
Charles‘Marston
East Dereham
Noffolkhire
Fcrivoner
Maid’s Flead
Inn
Norwich
John Mason
Langdon
Worcestershire
Cleven
Talbot, Inn
U’ptan Upon Severn
Worcester
Ire
Wiliam Lynes
Coventry
Filkkman
White Bear Inn
John Cummings
St. Paul’s Church Yard
John Greenway
All Saints Worcestershire
Catherine Weldon and Weldon Gaudern
Diddington Orthamptonshire
Hinen
John Dunkin
Aldersgate-street
Conference talk and currency news from Franco Prussian era
Reports on a Prussian Emperor King of Prussia meeting with the French monarch remain speculative. Observations note France may not act against the Revolution until spring, while Dutch funds attract investors seeking five percent yields. Other items cover Swiss Vaud troop questions, Paris art representation via the National Assembly, and Brighton society antics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prussia
Proussia
Horland
Amsterdam
Russia
America
Sweden
France
National Assembly
Society of Arts At
Paris
Switzerland
Vaud
Vevay
Bannister
Stephen Kemble
Newcastle
Edinburgh
Cheltenham
Riperty Lapy
Brighton
Lord Barrymore
Delphni
Bufo Caricato
Newgate
Finances report and three part summary of Revolution era
Long examination of France’s pre and post revolution finances by Montequisa and Jong. It traces war expenses and frontier defense costs, debt buildup from 1777 to 1783, and loans under Necker Brienne and Calonne. Part II covers the States General era with deficits, patriotic contributions, and large loans. Part III projects 1791 onward with fixed expenses and the redeployment of national assets including bank and royal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montequisa
Jong
Srcom
National Assembly
War Department
M. Necker
M. M. Frieyra
Doxmisson
M. Catonne
M. d'Ormion
M. de Calonne
Mr. de Brienne
Troyes
Cour Pleniere
M. ‘de Brienne
States General
M. Dufresne
Bank of Extraordinaries
M. iNecker
Miilliards
War Minister Report and French National Guard Concerns
A War Minister letter notes 151,961,000 livres in expenses and fears over National Guards marching to the frontiers. It reports 97,000 muskets almost entirely captured by others who refuse to surrender, claiming need for defense and order. Debates cover payment to electors and potential rights of juries to mitigate punishment, with decisions pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Domingo
MD’ Andre
M. Emory
Hicks's Hall Trial Over Infant Abduction Case
The indictment charges David Small James Steele and Tane Philips with carrying away Eleanor Ledbey from her mother without consent. Witnesses describe a complex scandal around Mr Gabriel and Mrs Ledbey, including alleged adultery and attempts to shield the child. The defense argues the defendants sought to protect the girl from ruin, and the court returns Not Guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Small
James Steele
Tane Phlips
Eleanor Ledbey
Fretpine
Mr. Sewart
Hampstead
Sas
Fielding
Dagesdants
Ann Sexton
Garrow
Ledbey
Blue Fort Court
Sewart
Lancaster
Mirs
Gabriel
Fie
West Indies
Seivart
London
Public Office at Bow Street On Highway Robbery Case
James Randall and William Pefferman were brought before Bow Street magistrates charged with highway robbery of Joseph and John Mills. Mills testified that on September gth near the eight mile stone they were stopped by the prisoners on horseback and forced to surrender two guineas a watch and silver. The Mills brothers corroborated the tale and the pair were committed to Newgate for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sjames Randall
William Pefferman
Joseph
John Mills
Joseph Mills
Hayes
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London Gazette
Part I
Tursvay
Public’ Office
Bow Street
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