Vindicator defends three respectable figures in 1774
In a August 29 1774 letter the Vindicator rebuts attacks by Detetor on Sir Robert H and allies. It portrays the governor as a prudent benefactor with a £14001 annual estate, a married clan with £25000 dowry, and a track record of public service and philanthropy. The piece argues their integrity, independence, and loyalty to Wilkes and Liberty, noting parliamentary service, favored appointments, and charitable deeds including funding a House of Industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeteGor
Bob
Westminster-hall
Juge
Robert H
Lord H
Horrour
House of Commons
Mr. S
Las
Middlesex
Glynn
Noel Mr. Wilkes
Choise
Manifer
Boewery
Diz
Gonduét
S. Fom
Wys
Wilkes
Gels
de I
House of Cemmans
Eveat
Bafardy
Hich
Fidel
Roogland
Deteor
Rumors of naval dispatches and Balambanca project
A letter from Boston notes fires and a price on a traitor, with Col Madison offering twenty pence for identifying the culprit. An extract from New York July 25 reports transports from Boston carrying ordnance and troops including Royal Welch Fusiliers bound for Bafton. Letters from Tarvin Aug 10 describe Venetian Minister recalls and speculative division of the Venetian Republic. Reports cover Balambanca, Indian Ocean settlement plans, and opposition from Spain and the Dutch. Manila and Senegambia news mention fortifications and drownings, plus local weather, livestock prices, and accidents across London and provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York
Boston
Welch
Bafton
Tarvin
Zom
Fiét
V— S
Russia
Austria
Prussia
Spain
Great Britain
India Company
Balambanca
Indian Ocean
Madras
Lord Pigot
Moluccas
Philippines
Suioo
Borneo
Suloo
Luconia
Manilla
Sula
Privy Council
George Colebrooke
Jenoth
Harbord
Bencoslen
Flores
Idaud
Mage
Court of Directors
Senegal
James
Tewnet
Garfirom
Péitigcoqta
Orirall
Plymouth
Water at London Bridge and stock prices report
Water at London Bridge forecast for tomorrow with times listed. Stock prices show Meock India ditto 44% and other entries including 1474 South-tea ditto, Old Anh ditto, New 363, plus 4 per cents 2751 and related figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhak
India
Old Anh
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Oondon
New-England
Madison
Aden Ft
Wessel
London
Ireland
Prince’' Edward Cutter
Barnet
Whitechapel
Hydeark
France
Hydé Park
Abraham
Detbern
Windsor
St. James's Square
Charles Shela
Canterbury
Deal
David Dean
Grocerie
Leeds
Otley
Henry West
York
Candler
Brewer
Alice Porter
Porter
Stillingfeet
Dean
New-Malton
Richard Andrewy Merchant
London Bridge
Bsercent
Contoi
Jatia Fonds
Ae Bank Long Ann
Lontesy
Jouzra How and Wretzai
Monthly Review
Wablith
Berch
Bof
Adelphi
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