Proclamation on Gold Coin Standards and Ireland Dissolution
Royal Proclamation announces calling in deficient gold guineas and set weights, with May to August exchange window. Ireland proclamation dissolves Parliament and orders MPs discharged by May 7. Includes port arrivals and ship movements in April 1776.
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St. James’s
Great Britain
London
Kingdom
Bank of England
Westminster
S J. James’s
Kingdom of Ireland
Dusria Castre
Ireward
Ireland
House of Commons
Castle of
Dublin
Blaguiere
Lords Debate Custody Plan for Duchess of Kingston Trial
In the Lords a long debate centers on whether the Duchess of Kingston should be kept in Black Rod custody or moved to the Tower during her trial, with supporters arguing for compassionate bail while others caution against precedent and possible escape. Lords Cathcart Gower Dudley Manchester weigh custody, power of the Black Rod, and risks to royal dignity.
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Cathcart
Sacheverel
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Manchester
Anne
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