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Fragmentary List of Names and Titles From An 18th Century Notice
A long string of names and titles from various European figures appears, interwoven with religious ranks and places. The text mentions nearness to church offices and colonial or noble lineages, followed by a London and Gibraltar letter excerpt noting arrivals and political appointments including Sir Henry Pelham and Walpole era offices. The latter section reports court notices, bills, executions, appointments, and stock market figures with scattered references to cities, trades, and ships. This digest preserves the tone of a period notice, listing individuals and roles, and summarizing the English governance and trade updates from January to April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commors
William Bilkers
Humphry Parsons
Richard Brocas
Henry Pelham
Duke of Newcastle
Robert Walpole
Walpole
House of Lords
Knight
Duke of Chandois
Charter-house
Duke of Buckingham
House of Commons
Tyburr
John Cobige
Henry Davies Alias
Woodford
John Firewood
Samuel Whittle
Charles Hinchman
Martin Grey
Jasper Andrews
Edward Carteret
Beralston
Cornwall
Lord Cornwallis
Robt. Walpole
Richard West
Council At Law
Grampound
Charles Cook
Horatio Walpole
Treasury
Charles Stanhope
Grit Lord Commitbover
Exchequer
Geo
Baily
Charles Turner
Richard E*gcombe
Whitehall
King
Man
South Seabuck
Bark
India
Aftican
Rojsl Exchange Assurance
London Assurance
York-Buldings Ig