27 Jul 1790
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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 27, 1790
Page
1
Cromarty and Naiin co Duncan Davidson Esq Dumbartonshire Arch Edmonston Bart Rossswire William Adams Ef Sutherland shire Gen James Grant re elected Wicton Districts Col N Balfur listing names and titles across counties in a brief election round up.
The London Gazette lists baronetcy grants for John Orde governor and naval officer, appointments in the Stamp Office, royal baptisms, and numerous bankruptcy cases with surrender dates and venues across Leicestershire to Sussex. It records dividends for multiple creditors and certificates required for tradesmen including haberdashers, millers, and coopers.
Veerday arrives from Holland and Flanders as a great court event looms at Christansburg with a forthcoming marriage between the Prince Royal of Denmark and Princess Maria Sophia Frederica eldest daughter of Prince Charles of Hesle Caffell Stadtholden of Slefwich and Holstein. Frankfort July 19 reports say Prussia’s king claims an ambassador overstepped in Constantinople and has recalled him M. Van Dietz left in May. Hague July 20 notes Nassau prince’s navy victory destroying Swedish galley fleet with heavy losses to the Swedish grand fleet. further details awaited.
Deal July 26 wind SW. Triton Burrel arrived and sailed for the River from Botton. Downs remain with Ann Pearson for Jamaica Mary Rischie for Savannah and Helen Gooseley for Virginia. Gravesend July 26 passed by Hannah Sanderson and Bulington Robinson from Nor-
A fragment lists individuals including Annabella and Oliver from St Kitts, Jacabella Burton from Jamaica, Earl of Oxford, and White from Bencoolen. The text preserves place origins and titles, indicating a roster or notice context without full details.
In London yesterday Chevalier d Alvenfleben the Prussian minister was recalled and Le Comte de Redern arrived in his stead. Duke of Leeds hosts, while the Duke of Gloucester and Prince William tour Isle of Wight. Cabinet to meet Saturday to discuss dispatching another fleet to Botany Bay with transported convicts. Sir Hugh Palmer reportedly refuses command again.
The article traces the ongoing election of Scots peers with votes scrutinized by clerks registers, outlines the fate of the first thirteen Lords, and notes possible petitions. It also mentions a committee to review Army Surgeons lists, a court of aldermen session, bread prices, and various unrelated local matters including a funeral, ship launches, a murder conviction, and church bans.
Archbishop of Canterbury collates Rev John Rofe to Milton vicarage vacated by Dr Beauvoir. Marriages include Henry Knight to Eleanor Pagety at Hanover Square. Died: Aberdeen professor John Leslie, succeeded by Dr Gilbert Gerard. Obituary notes Neufchatel miss Harriot Vezian. Editorial prefatory to Mr Waure’s History of New South Wales praises contributors and artists for natural history plates drawn from nature by Miss Stone and others.
A 27 year old farmer with broad experience offers to work as a looker for any nobleman or lady. He has strong on farm experience and good county reputations. Applicants may send a line with A. M. to Mr. William Hamilton in Whitechapel to arrange consideration.
A July 20 1790 report from Globe Tavern Strand details a Westminster electors meeting praising King and Constitution, independence of votes, public virtue, the French Revolution, and representation. It notes Lieutenant-General Melville and his troop to refine the toast list, with Tooke's name signed at the end.
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