Lords and Commons greet Lord Lieutenant in Dublin
The Lords Spiritual and Temporal in parliament assembled present a loyal address to Lord Townsend, Lord Lieutenant General and General Governor of Ireland, congratulating the approaching close of the session and praising his prudent administration. The Commons echo thanks, praising his residence and attachment to Ireland. Townsend replies with gratitude and pledges faithful representation to the King. Dublin Castle May 18. The Parliament is prorogued to July 7.
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George
Vascount ‘Owtifend
Ireland
Viscount Townsend
Commons of
Acilar
Suaguat J
Dublin Castle
House of Peers
Dublin
City of
George the
House of Commons
Gerclenen
Letter VI: Wilkes Town Clerk debate and city politics
In late July during a visit to Alderman Oliver at Putney I discuss who should be City Town Clerk, warning against fixed candidacies and urging selection by merit and public support. Reynolds weighs in. Heaton Wilkes seeks a Chamberlainhip with his brother, prompting caution about city influence and potential disgrace. A Guildford trial follows as further city maneuvering unfolds.
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Oliver
Utney
Fulham
London
James Hodges
Menacie
Reynolds
Cen
Mr. Wilkes
Mr. Reynolds
Theodore Janssen
Jonson
Sawbridge
Townsend
Bellas
Heaton
Alderman Oliver
Skey
John Wilkes
Wilkes
Sahey
Likeseife
Sapphlette
McCiverney
Elena “Wilkes
Mar. Oliver
Putney
Guildford
Londons
Mimself
Felf
Letter from 1770 reveals conflict over City politics in London
Fragment from an underexamined copy shows August 1770 correspondence involving Mrs Horne, Mr Heaton Wilkes, and John Wilkes. The writer protests a plan deemed dishonorable, warns of public exposure, and urges careful consideration by Heaton Wilkes and his brother. John Horne notes Wilkes’s long campaign and later freeman status.
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Oliver
Horne
Heitor Wilkes
Heaton Wilkes
John Wilkes
Heaton
Wilkes
City of London
John Horne
By the King's Patent nese Cakes blacking by water
Advertises a liquid blacking called Shining Liquid Blacking that uses water to achieve a glossy finish on feathers, claimed to be superior to prior products. It promises no odor, prevents cracking, preserves pliability, and leaves a mellow feel. Sold wholesale and retail in London shops with sixpence per bottle.
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W. Bayley
Jeshimer
Coékpur-street
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