British and Rhode Island naval moves tied to New York dispatches
Boston reports from December 17 detail naval actions after a New York dispatch. The Lizard frigate under Captain Inglis receives fitting orders for sea duties in Rhode Island, while Admiral Montagu contemplates Newport. A controversial commission is said to target the burning of His Majesty's schooner Gazpee, with key officials named. A Montreal customs entry lists vast fur trade shipments with beaver skins and other furs destined for London, highlighting colonial commerce and tensions.
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Cruizer
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South Carolina
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Inglis
Admiral Montage
Rhode Island
Uader
Josoh Wanton
Daniel Horsemanden
Frederick Smith
Jerfies
Peter Oliver
Robert Auchmutty
Admiralty
Yentigu
Newport Harbour
Montreal
Canada
London
Dublin Post Assembly on Blaquiere Letter Stance
Lord Mayor reports Col Blaquiere letter to Dublin officials regarding Major Digby and the 90th regiment. The letter urges restraint and urges not to punish the whole regiment for one officer’s offense. A conference between Aldermen and Commons settled the matter after 38 minutes.
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Board of Aldermen
Blaquiere
Riites
Yigby
Qgth
Sheriff Shiel
Fagor Digby
Sheriffs
Commons
Aldermen
Maritime Arrivals and Departures List of Vessels
Swoop N WS Dear Fes tr Came down and remain with the Dorothy Seward for Jamaica the Friendship Whitaker for Tobagey Industry Carcand for Maryland Betsey Serjeant for Gibraltar Liberty Rayton for Virginia King George Linning for Africa and Success Dunn for Dublin Arrived and sailed for the river the Hunter Sennedy from Lisbon Wind W Gravesexe Fest Pasted by the Ferryboat Chan nel Irom Genoa Turbot Gordon and Leviathan Jen kin from Dunkirk ARRIVALS at the following Ports Minerva Jenkins from Boston at Falmouth Wiliam and Ang Thompson from Guyon at Plymouth Orange Bay Soimervile from Virginia at Jamaica
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Jenkins
Boston
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Guyon
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Upper Assembly Affirms Parkhill vs Chalmers Decree
After a three day hearing the Upper Assembly affirmed the decree in the case of David Parkhill versus Robert Chalmers. The day also saw a first reading of a bill to encourage foreign subjects to lend money on estates in the West Indies and a heated debate among Townshend, Barre, North, Dyson, Jenkinson and others over testimony and schedule timing.
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David Parkhill
Robert Chalmers
Wrest Indies
Commons
T. Townshend
Colonel Barre
Lord North
Dyson
Jenkinson
Colonel Rare
W. Burke
Seymour
MF. Cornwall
Med Dyson
Gascoigne
General Conway
Ministry
Civision
Questionable private mad houses bill debate and East India Company notes
In the House of Commons Mr Townshend sought leave to introduce a bill for better regulation of private mad houses after a lengthy report detailing abuses. The East India Company proposals included loan terms, profit allocations, and annual Parliament accounts. Also noted: new seat for Walter Waring, distressed captain letter plea, and various local notices from Boston to Edinburgh.
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England
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India
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America
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Eigelett
Coventry
Richard Glyn
Boston (New England
Masquerade Intelligence at Lord Darlington's Ball
A Thursday masquerade at Lord Darlington's Cleveland house near St James's Square featured top performers and a large, stylish crowd en route to Almack's. Masks ranged from fashionable to satirical, with a Blue-coat Bay at once noted. The revelry included masked processions, dancing, and witty tableaux, concluding after lavish wines and light conversation.
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Lord Darlington
Cleveland House
St. James's Square
Almack’s
Lord Stanley
Lady Archer
Elfrida and Partner Impress with Elaborate Dress
The Elfrida and her partner stood out with the most complete marks in courtly display. Cleopatra was noted for her dress, while others faded beside their magnificence and the striking fashion choices described.
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Gyealeeimky
Ehanns
Cleopatra
BeLLAMONT and Coote Stop Insurrection in Ireland
In the Duke of Northumberland’s Lieutenancy of Ireland Mr Coote led a bold action against a large White Boys force. He drew a pistol and, by intrepidity, dispersed the ringleaders and quelled the uprising. Mrs Coote was later made a Knight of the Bath, and Coote earned great honors.
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Mr. Coore
Geri Demnen
Mr. Coote
Artend
Carcely
Duke of Northumberland
Ireland
Coote
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