Memorial query over field allowance at camp near Brighton
Report from a military camp near Brighton details a memorial to the Duke of Ricusono seeking increased field allowance for militiamen. Sir William Howe audits regimental accounts, while a court martial for a North De soldier looms. Ricamont arrives. horse artillery may deploy for service.
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Morial
Duke of Ricusono
Tan
Lord Avancers
Duke of Ricumont
Lord Amerst
Belcher
William Howe
Grace of Ricamont
Ind
Bankruptcy Enlarged and Surrender Dates Listed
Bankrupts and merchants across London and regional towns are listed with surrender dates at Guildhall, Oct 14 through Nov 18. Entries include Morlind, Roberts, Eyre, Bartlett, Gillimore, and many others with corresponding addresses in Lamb's Conduit Street, Chatham Place, Lombard Street, Holborn, and more. Dividends and certificates are noted for several individuals, with locations such as Plymouth Dock, Bristol, Deal, and Leeds referenced.
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Rofirsonu
Ry Morlind
Chapelestreet
Lamb
Guildhall
Bankrup
S. Fer Roberts
John Aberts
Chatham-place
Mers
Gui'dhalley
Gui'dhalley, Mr. Mayo, Nich
Las-Lane
Bartlett
Holborn
Batkee
William Gillimore
Walton
Stafford
Ine
Bardy
Bellinu
Stone
Staffordshire
Wer
Fetter-lane
Ee Pearce
Fobbing
Fifex
William Kerbey
Plymouth-dock
White Lion
Bread-street
Bristol
William Webb
Albemarle-street
George’ Fraser
Beaufort Buildings
Strand
Thomas Barham
Deal
Thomas Pitard
Sherborn
Dorsetshire
Carrier
Hall
Emigration Route Aims at French Coast From Geneva
A Geneva report says a large number of emigrants are leaving from the Canton of Berne toward Toulon, with many more to follow. It is believed their destination is the coast of France and that the Lyons siege operations are to be obstructed by a private lodge in Chamberry. The note asserts the movement is in line with orders from the Convention.
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Switzerland
Berne
Toulon
Lyons
Chamberry
Bristol Toll Riots Erupt Over Bridge Fees
A large mob in Bristol protests tolls on a private bridge, tearing down gates and clashing with authorities. The mayor and Hertfordshire Militia faced the riot, firing on protesters. one man killed and several wounded. Three rioters are in custody. bridge guards remain vigilant as authorities blame the bridge commissioners for delaying toll removal.
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Corporation
Lord Bateman
Hertfordshire
Cox
Newgate
Bencousena
Lie
Riot at Bristol Bridge Over Toll War 1793
A dated letter describes September unrest at Bristol Bridge where 16 000 gathered and Riot Act was read. Constables posted at toll houses. a coachman resisted, a judge made a citizen arrest, and the crowd dispersed by 11. The riot continued next day with soldiers stationed and a willful murder verdict for John Abbot. Kingswood colliers threaten to burn the bridge and release prisoners.
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Bristol Bridge
Collester
Bridewell
Bristo
Bristol-bridge
George
John Abbot
Kingswood
Stableton
Royal College officers elected at Warwick Lane meeting
At a Royal College of Physicians meeting in Warwick Lane Sir George Baker was elected President and Doctors Asu Smyth Moors and Hunter named Censors for the coming year. Baker and CapeGan Millmax Saunners and Barbie were appointed licensors for lunatic-house receptions. Sir Lucas Perys was re elected treasurer and Dr Hervy registrar.
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Royal College of Physicians
Warwick Lane
George Baker
Bart
Asu
Smyth
Moors
Hunter
Georce Baker
CapeGan
Millmax
Saunners
Barbie
Lucas Perys
Hervey
Arth Light Dragoons
Barton Fair
Apprehension at London coffee-house over toasts
On Monday evening at the London Coffee-house Ludgate Hill a dinner party became loud with toasts. Piggot and others were jailed after officers from the Poultry Compter detained them. They faced Alderman Anderson at Guildhall and were remanded. They praised the French Republic and spoke against the King, with seditious language about the Ministry. The constable testified that they cried The French Republic and Liberty from the coach.
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London
Ludgate-hill
Piggot
Rcoustic
Leech
Poultry Compter
Alderman Anderson
Guildhall
Newman
Newgate-street
Vaughan
Bristol
Republic of France
Europe
Hesse
Casset
French Republic
Hope privateer captured by two luggers near Jamaica
The Hope privateer from Liverpool, commanded by Capt Haun, was captured on January 8 by two lugger ships. The Hook, a 20 gun lugger, led the action with 44 men. The Hope shelled back but suffered casualties including a carpenter and seaman killed and six wounded, forcing surrender. The Hook previously served as an English revenue vessel.
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Haun
Liverpool
Hope
Dutch and English shipping report from Plymouth harbor
Plymouth reports incoming fleets from Terbay and Amsterdam with 36 to 64 gun ships and 100 merchant vessels expected. Admiral de Ruyter arrives, directing Dutch convoy assembly in the Sound. Vessels bound for Ferrol Corunna and the Streights sail, including the Intrepid and the Gorgon. Prisoners among the crew of the Jay Curry reported escaped.
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Plymouth
Montcowmerts
Terbay
Amsterdam
Lisbon
Bilboa
Straits
de Ruyter
Holland
Intrepid
Carpenter
Ferrol
Corunna, &c
Falmouth
Weiss
Rawe
Surer- Lane
Patterson
Streights
Torbay
Hameaze
Sound
Praper
Jay
Curry
New York
Vedel
Fire-ship Incendiary and Royal Vessels Reach Plymouth
Plymouth Dock September 28. This morning the fire-ship Incendiary of 16 guns under Captain Hore sailed out of harbour. Venus, 32 guns, Captain Fauvixner, arrived from Lord Howe's fleet with news the signal was made for unmooring. A Dutch 60 gun ship with a frigate and brig also arrived, bringing a large convoy. Several royal ships Tremendous Inconstant Venus Druid Fly Ferret and Falcon and around 100 Dutch merchantmen remained in the Sound alongside an eight-ship line of square-rigged vessels engaged in combat.
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Plymouth Dock
Hore
Venus
Fauvixner
Lord How
Maresty
Metastasio Letters to Be Collected in Vienna Volumes
A supplement soon to appear in Vienna compiling Metastasio letters and Grecian Theatre notes, plus poetical pieces he refused to publish in life and Empress Marie’s notes. Avegaty prints three quarto volumes in fine fashion.
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Vienna
Metastasio
Robuan in Hatton Garden case led to prison
Captain Lawrence Tones was brought to Bow Street office on a charge of involvement in the Hatton Garden robbery. A parcel of banknotes and a cheque bearing his name were found at a tavern during search after his arrest at Palace Yard. The Banker's clerk could not swear to his identity. Vedden proved the clerk’s innkeeper access. The magistrate ordered re-examination.
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Robuan
Hatton Garden
Lawrence Tones
Hattone Garden
Bow-street
Townshend
Palace Yard
Westminster
King’s Arms
Hatton-garden
Lawrence
Queen’s Rangers
America
Newgate
Vedden
Falmouth Dispatch of a Captured British Brig and Prison Disturbance
Yesterday the brig Charlotte of Bristol, Capt Yetman, arrived after being captured by the Irene frigate BlonJe on passage to Newfoundland. The French officer and six sailors were placed aboard to proceed to France, but Yetman chose England. In the cabin he drank with the French officer while the two passengers were on deck. a signal led to the capture of the French by the crew, who confined three French sailors below and then seized the others. The French prisoners in Tregillick later fought over politics, one declaring joy at Toulon’s surrender. Two men restrained him, killed one man, and wounded another when the guard fired at the door to stop the melee.
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Falmouth
Charlotte
Bristol
Yetman
Newfoundland
Irene
BlonJe
France
England
Tregillick
Toulon
Louis XVII
Governor Wentworth Appeals for Fleecy Goods in 1793 Letter
An extra from Halifax dated August 23, 1793 transcribes Governor Wentworth asking Holland Waiftell and Hornion to send six fine waistcoats four warmer ones four drawers and twelve fleeced white cotton hose. He cites chronic rheumatism, climate needs, and his aim to aid the people and support local fabric inventors. The letter notes strong testimonial impact of fleecy hosiery.
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Ailifax
Nova Scotia
Stock Market Fragments Show Mixed Bond and Bond-like Quotes
Fragmentary OCR reading lists various stock figures including 74 3-4 cents, 204 3-4, 265 4, and 128 for bonds and exchequer bills. Mentions Navy and Exchequer bonds, half-year quotes, and unclear references to consols and India stock. Context unclear, reflects a busy late 19th or early 20th century financial page.
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Ann
NBA
Navy
Lrith
Asc Ate
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Brighton
BER
Rust
London Gazette
el Luff
Birmingham
Hen and Shes Highestreet
Ham
Worthars
Altle-Street
Hol
John Power
Walla
John Gadsby
Brunswick-street
Surrey
Edmund Townsend
Robert Fiske
Chepstew
Thshire
Broad-street
Charles Anderson
Grubstreet
Horsea
William Morgan
Portsmouth
Robert Fox
Grand
Manchester
Owen
Coventry
Holden
Gloucester-street
Queen-square
Mer
Hamfon
Oung
Fen
Wapping
Elliott
Ship News
RUMI
Row
Governor Want- Worth
Wentworth
Holland, Waiftell
Hornion
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