Appointments and Bankruptcy Notices From Seventeenth Century Ledger
The document lists appointments in Scotland including Andrew Stuart and Robert Dun das as Lord Advocate for Scotland with clerks and keepers of the General Register. It also records bankrupts J Cox and Fred Heifek, merchants, and several dividend payments and notices to tradespeople such as T Ashmore, J Stone, J Williamson, and R Watson, with dates in November and October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Stuart
Robert’ Dundas
Scotland
Speech From the Throne Opens Parliament in War Era
King opens session with a gracious Speech urging use of militia volunteers to boost active forces abroad. Praises commanders and troops in Italy and Egypt campaigns, notes Naples restoration, Dutch actions, and the allied empire’s triumphs. Calls for continued supplies and planning for next year's expenses. Mentions union talks with Ireland and imperial commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Lords
Taxspay
House of Commons
Ireland
Militia Reforms and Imperial War Debate in Lords
Lords discuss pressing changes to the Militia and the Voluntary Corps, praising their service and urging selective disembodiment to bolster regular forces. They hail British successes from India to Egypt, praise Admiral and Governor General leadership, and back Union with Great Britain as essential for Ireland’s security and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Eldon
Grenvyilte
Walingham
Marquis of Buckingham
Holland
United Provinces
France
India
Russia
Europe
Ottoman Empire
Ireland
Great Britain
Amber
Continent
Italy
Egypt
Batte
Romney
Theri
House of Commons
Tuassay
Sarr
House of Peers
House of Lords
Boroughbridges
John Scott
Shac Lefevre
Tippoo Saith
Seringapatam
Batavian Republic
Mitchell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hitemal
J. Cox
Fred. Heifek
New-court
C. Luthian
Cambridge
Hi Reimer
Catherine-court
Tower-hill
T. Ashmore
Swithin
S-Lane
J. Stone
Purestreet
Victualler
T. Ofyoen
Bath
J. Williamson
Flext
Lincolnshire
Draper
R. Watson
New Malton
Yorkshire
Wood-Monger
J. Evans
Coke-street
Aldgate
Mans
Mercer
J. Cooke
Knitbury
Berkshire
Clothier
R. Haynes
Bedford-court
Covent-Garden
Parliamentary Intelligence
Kingdom of
Naples
Dutch Republic
Alfies
Rouifia
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