Baltic News From May To June War Brief
Warsaw reports 2000 cavalry mobilized toward Galicia frontiers. Potemkin seeks the Colonel’s return for peace talks with the Grand Vizir. Turkish army moves toward Smailow. Count de Bulgakow departs Jaffy for Petersburg as Russian minister. Stockholm notes Swedish victory over Ruffians with capture of frigates and galley losses. King praises officers. adjutant general promoted. Victory gives Sweden control of Finland coasts for the campaign.
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Gallicia
3D Inft
Potemkin
Grand Vizir
Smailow
Count de Bulgakow
Jaffy
Petersburgh
Ruffia
Stockholm
Fredericktham
Refe
Black Eagle
Finland
Cronstadt
Fragments of Shipping Movements From Global Ports
In a downsized late period shipping list, numerous vessels and captains depart or arrive from diverse ports including London Gravesend Belfast Antigua Lisbon Smyrna Rostock Charleston Tortola St Kitts Grenada Jamaica Jamaica and Norway. Names associated with ships captains include Todd Dickson Pottinger Johnson and Davis among others.
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Deal
Fune
Wind
S. W
Downs
Swift
Gravesend
Funeg
Ocean
Todd
China
Habella
M’killigan
Gibraltar
Linenhall
Dickson
Duchess of Buccleuch
Pottinger
Belfast
Unity
Johnson
Anchor
Hope
Norison
Norway Rock
Sorenson
Norway
Providence
Young
Antigua
Severn
Stone
Lisbon
Aurora
Baker
Mary Francis
Brine
Smyrna
Bristol
M‘swin
Rostock
Boston Packet
Davis
Boston
Olive Brarich
Angus
Charleston
John
Storey
Tortola
Susannah
Henderson
St. Kitt’s
Grenville Bay
Mann
Nine Sisters
Philips
Miriam
Arthur
Belisarius
Blackburn
Grenada
Concord
Smith
Sussex
Madgewick
St. James’s
Paxton
J. George
Drake
Swar‘ea
Slater
Jamaica
Royal Assent and Speech After Dying Session Dissolution
King gives Royal assent to public and private bills and then delivers a gracious speech to Lords and Commons. He signals dissolution of the current Parliament and immediate call for a new election to advance preparations and maintain peace while pursuing existing treaty commitments. He thanks the House for supplies and unity in meeting the current crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Europe
House of Commons
Loyal Address And Prorogation Of Parliament
The speech lauds loyal figures and the nation’s prosperity, citing growth in Manufactures Commerce and Navigation and improvements to India governance and public revenue. It notes debt reduction, public harmony, and readiness for war or peace. The Lord Chancellor announces Parliament is prorogued to August 3 next.
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India
Westminster Electors Petition on Right of Election
A petition from Westminster electors regarding the late Committee on the right of election was presented and ordered for consideration on the 27th instant. The Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod summoned the House to attend the monarch in the Upper Chamber, and the House complied.
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Westminster
Uther
Surrey
Mark Bell
Woodham
Bell
Wien
King in the House then Windsor departure
The King spent twenty minutes in the House before returning to St James's and setting off for Windsor at three. Dressed in purple with the Order of the Garter he rode in the state coach, attended by the Earl of Denbigh and Lord Dover. The Master of the Horse followed with full equipage.
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St. James’s
Windsor
Order of the Garter
Earl of Denbigh
Lord Dover
Royal
Prince of Wales
Ascot
Carleton-house
Dukes of Norfolk
Portland
Lord Brudenell
House of Peers
Earl of
Cardigan
Dublin
Madrid
England
Cadiz
Mercedes
Ferrol
L’europe
L’orient
L’arrogant
le St. Gabriel
le St. Juste
le St. Elme
le St. Leandre
Catalina
Theresa
Carthagena
el St. Pablo
St. Fran
d’Affifle
S. Ildefonso
Glorioso
Angel
S. Fulgencio
James Walker
Frog-Lane
St. Peter
Droitwich
Military supplies and court ruling dominate Plymouth dispatch
The Plymouth report notes 3000 stand of arms 350 barrels of powder 62070 ball cartridges and musquet balls aboard a vessel awaiting orders to Jamaica. The Court of King's Bench denied a lieutenant’s bid to assign future half pay, deeming it antithetical to national dignity. A London Paris race wager and multiple deaths and obituaries conclude the item.
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Gory
Plymouth Sound
Jamaica
Jackson
London
Hotel de York
Paris
France
Betts
Carmarthen
George Worrall
Miss Smith
Horsley
Gloucestershire
Shrubs for Navy and Army Store Use in London
Hrpas's Onance Survass promotes Shrubs made from Seville oranges, rums and brandies, usable hot or cold with water. Marketed as remedies against seasickness and voyage disorders. Sold in quantities from two gallons, Rum Shrub or Brandy Shrub, at low prices by Hiz Hizs, No.2 Monument-yard, London.
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Hrpas
Hi. Hizss
Monument-yard
London
Mellor's Shooting Cuts and Twisted Barrel Rels Ad
An 18th century notice offers Mellor's shooting cuts and twisted barrel rifles capable of killing birds at 100 yards with reduced recoil. Demonstrations occur at Mellor's manufactory by Whitechapel Turnpike, London, where barrels are bored for two guineas. Post-paid letters only.
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Mellor
S Mall
Whitechapel
London
Tender for Bedding Supplies to Naval Hospitals
The Commissioners for taking Care of Sick and Hurt Seamen announce a bidding day on Tuesday the 15th instant for bedding supplies to His Majesty's Naval Hospitals and Hospital Ships. Details and samples available at the Secretary's Office.
No EUVREE Letters Post-Paid Response Policy
Fragmentary line notes that applying and post paid letters will be duly answered. No clear event, date, or named entities present. The text implies a compliance stance but lacks specifics about time or parties involved.
Wall removal and new church build in Bristol secret proposals
May 5 1790 Bristol invites builders to contract for taking down the parish church walls and erecting a new church. Plans and instructions available from architect James Alien after May 22. Proposals sealed and delivered to Osborne and Seager office before 10 a.m. June 24. Commissioners adjourned to consider.
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Bristol
S&s. AN
St. Thomas
James Alien
St. Thomas’s Street
Britol
Messrs. Osborne and Seager
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Yaterday
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Lonsdoon
House of Lords
Thurspday
House Or Commons
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Globe
Ann
Glasgow
Virinia
Capes
William
Virginia
George Ger
Francis Noble
Sudbury
Bury St. Edmund's
Suffolk
Orfbourn
Newmarket
Yorkshire
Oliver
York
Barnes
Aanleima Ac Ahave
Essex
Bocking
Braintree
Yarmouth
Bury
Norwich
John Tabor
Onah Reeve
John Addison
Udbliry
Sutudler
Swerbord Park
Oxfordshire
Christie
Pall-Mall
Thistleton
Goodge-street
Toccenham
Weeke
Brinfedy
Southampton
William Earle
Alexander Baxter
Odiham
Clement
Alton
Baenhvarn Alron
Michaelmas
Polygraphic Society
Beaufort Buildings
Strand
Joseph Booth
T. Cadell
Robson
Clarke
Bond
J. Sewell
Cornhill
Gratis
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