Address to the King on American affairs 1775
The document records a July 14 1775 congress order from Savannah urging British kingly mercy and restraint on American actions. It cites grievances against Parliament and ministry, calls for troop withdrawal, and appeals for justice under constitutional rights. Letters from Halifax and Portsmouth 1773 1775 report tensions in Nova Scotia and Boston aid, with mentions of Halifax Tory influence and local militia preparations.
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Luroppan
Braet
America
American
Couness
Congress
Savahtah
Agenx
Bagptock
Presdenc
Turbulent News From the Sea and Siege Invasion
Fragmented estimates describe English and allied movements near Minorca and Majorca. Ships, frigates, and caravels faced storms and combat settings, with casualties and captures reported. Madrid and Hamburg cited as destinations for goods and refugees amid shifting loyalties and naval actions.
Lords Meet and Adjourn as Papers Sought
Yesterday the House of Lords, in pursuance of their adjournment to Friday, met for about half an hour and adjourned until Wednesday. The Duke of Red's motion, expected yesterday, will be considered then, with a motion for papers likely by Lord Clyncly next week.
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House of Lords
Debate on rebelion bill and ministerial opposition in Commons
Yesterday the House of Commons debated a bill to empower the crown to call militia in rebellious colonies. Strong opposition from Mr Charles T and Mr Alderman Saabridge delayed the second reading. The chair and Sir Grey Cooper argued narrowly before the motion failed and the resolution was reported. Petitions on insolvent debtors and Newca dle railways were read and laid on the table. The House rose at half past three with adjournment.
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House Or
Commons
Crown of
Great Britain
Charles T
Mgr
F.—Stone
Alderman.Saabridge
Nareth
Considera
Ion the Kang
Tonfe
Charles Whitworth
Grey Cooper
Marthalsea
Reed
Newcadle Roais
Petition From Georgia Inhabitants to the King
The following is a copy of a petition from the inhabitants of Georgia presented to the King of France by Governor Johelton. It expresses humble address and representation of Loyal subjects, notes their position in the empire, and mentions the many pertinence from America, London, and others to your majesty.
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Georgia
Fraday Lat
Johelton
Fe Homble
America
London
Oxford address presented to the king at St James's
Parlt representatives presented the Oxford address to their Majesty at St James's and it was graciously received. An Adares from Yorkshire was presented by Edwin Lascelles for that county and warmly received. Few petitions on private business were read in the Upper Assembly as members gathered after the peers adjourned awaiting a motion from the Duke of R though he was late.
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América
Continental Congress
Halifax
House of Representatives
Govenor
Abram Contable
Shipwright
John Williams
Florekeezer
Nova, Scotia
Mos
America
William Symonds
Bristol
George
Henry Smythe
Ftares
Haz
Boston
Portmouth
Oxford
St. James's
Adares
Yorkshire
Edwin Lascelles
Eig. Mewiber
House of Peers
Duke of R
State Lottery Offices and Shares in 1775 Draw
State Lottery tickets are sold and divided into halved, quarter, eighth and sixteenth shares by dazarp and Co at No 93 Royal Exchange. The drawing begins November 13 with only two blanks per prize. shares are confirmed at Richbardson and Gooitheds Cornhill and Charingcross offices. letters answered postpaid.
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Dazarp and Co
Royal Exchange
NSB
Hazard
Lotery Office
Goodl
Charing-cross
Cornhill
The Lottery Wheels and Market Notes at London Bridge
The article describes Mr Motesworths lottery wheels as highly persuasive, with witnesses claiming clear explanations and strong proofs of the calculations. It notes high water at London Bridge and provides wholesale price lists for corn and grains including wheat, barley, rye, oats, flour, and various beans and seeds, with values in pounds, shillings, and pence.
Stock Prices and Bank Shares Amid Market Notes
Market snippet lists various stocks and bonds with prices and percentages. References include Bank Stock, Consols, Indian shares, old and new renunciations, and Navy bonds. Entries show per cent values and denominations, with scattered figures and annotations indicating trading at one o'clock.
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India
Gazaz South-Sea
Daro
Bank Anducad
Consol
Pr. Navy
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