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Prorogation of Irish Parliament and court news from Holland to London
The Irish Parliament is prorogued to August 14 as Darcy and the Countess of Essex arrive from France. A visit by the Duchess of Hamilton and family to the Prince and Princess is noted. Christmas Day religious rites are reported. Military appointments in Guards and regiments are listed, along with a fatal duel episode involving Captain Rule and Napier. Stock prices, a New Year’s lace sale, and a trade resurvey announcement conclude the items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Darcy
Countess of Essex
France
Flanders
Holland
Ireland
London
Earl of Tairs
Marquis du Quesne
Collonel
Horse Grenadier Guards
Collonel Fane
Henry Berkley Esq
King’s Own Regiment of Foot
Seymour Collonel Wiliam Cosby
Stearn. Synge
Meredith
Pirford
William Hanmer
Fot Guards
Lord Herbert
Rule
Napier
St. Martin’s Lane
Chamberlen
Royal Exchange-Gate
Threadneedie Street
Wapping
Great Britain
Ander
W.hinchatie
Dryden’s
Royal Exchange