Court and City News from Cambridge to Boston
A fragmented report from the House of Representatives discusses not removing the Court to Boston. The governor explains his stance, highlighting the constitution and ongoing public business. Separate items note shipping arrivals, royal preparations, and court appointments in London and St James's.
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House of Representatives
Botton
Boston
Council Chamber
Boiton
Beiton
Oxford
Davey
Hudson
Fimili
Q. Edié
Spadif
Éstery
Gata Medidus House
St. James's
England
Robinson and Roberts
Paterhottar
Conving Lady's Magatda
Tate
Ely
Baltic intrigues and market unrest amid royal moves
A midyear dispatch covers foreign affairs and domestic strife. Russia's naval support finances the Med fleet while Sweden's crown faces court factionalism. In England, provisioning prices rise as carts are seized and prices manipulated. Naval movements include St Alban's and Florence breaking from Portsmouth and Dover, with promotions and church appointments noted.
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Admiralty
Norwich
Mongay
Hague
Mey
Petersourg
Alexis Olow
Mediterranean
Stockholm
Petersoenrg
Sweden
Senate
Chatham
Portsmouth
Cospitall
Bellona
Dorsetshire
St Antonio
St. Alban’s
St. Florentine
Sheernes
Ordr
Breederburgh
Battynities
Dover
St. Helena
Lord Camden
Smith
Kent
Mill
Praxraed
Edward Codd
Gainton
Wolds
Lincolnshire
Ralph Willams
Letter exchanges reveal Wilkes and associates clash over Horne and Reynolds
In a dated Montpellier letter and tied debates, John Wilkes and Sir William Reynolds face accusations about private gain and political alliance. The correspondence recounts meetings at the Devil Tavern and Retribution Club where Wilkes’ supporters defend his stance while others challenge his honesty. References to Mr Horne, Mr Wilkes, and Mr Reynolds anchor a web of claims on integrity, office ambitions, and party loyalties.
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Prince's Cort
Wetnes Dey
Mir. Horne
Montpethies
Sme
Taevern
Retribution Club
Hs Contents
Wilkes
Horne
Tivern
Pourtel
Mr. Horne
Montpellier
Henry
Mr. Wikkes
Tam
John Wilkes
W. Birtley
Wikes
Wildman
Reynolds
London
Chamberlain
Mr. Reynolds
Choen
Beilas
Farnhim
Surrey
Ws Cotes
St. Jehu
Chamberlains
Fansen
Olliga
Heaton Wilkes
Oliver
Townsend
Laws
Bernt
Pak Hunbert
John Horne
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