Drafting 76 men for foreign service by War Office order
An order from the War-office directed Sir Robert Lawrie to draft 76 men from the 16th Light Dragoons for foreign service. Volunteers stepped forward eagerly, many petitioning Sir Roberts for inclusion, amid praise for officers and patriotism. Reports also note university degree admissions, naval manpower movements, and assorted local notices including a tragic poison incident and various marriages and deaths.
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en.Cambridge
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Turnpike London Bores Barrels For Two Guineas
A fragment notes a near Whitechapel location in London where a bore action is described for barrels. The text mentions a payment of pollage and references a value of two guineas for shooting in a manner that reduces recoil and strengthens barrels.
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Dictatar Passes in Downs as Weather Briskly Bows
Ship news notes the Dictatar remains in the Downs as wind from the northeast blows hard on 27 September. Juno, Bewdle, passes Osis on the same day, marking a busy transit period for ships noted in the Downs archive.
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London Cabinet And War Office Updates Amid Windsor Talks
Yesterday Sir George Howard spoke with the King at Windsor while a Cabinet Council met at Whitehall. Pitt and ministers received letters from Windsor Lodge, the Prince of Wales returned to Brighthelmstone, and reforms to Independent Company terms were outlined. The War Office plan allows recruiting in any number to Chat ham barracks with advance bounty and staged payments. Guards may delay embarkation as duties cycle, while smuggling debates stir the 16th Light Dragoons who allegedly aided Canterbury smugglers and abducted Kent beauties.
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Hibbs Promises Genuine Wines at Duty Prices in London
E Hibbs wine merchant at Monument Yard London declares all wines sold are genuine imported and sold at fair profits. He offers legal quarts and guarantees every dozen bottles contain three gallons, promising savings for private families while seeking remittance or in-town payment references. Cards of prices are available at the ware.
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Monument-Yard
London
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