Debtors, Debates, and a Privilege Breach in the House
A committee chaired by Robert diapele, Kig, was formed to draft an address. Debts owed to the former sub governors and directors were reviewed. A rider to exclude household goods from the bill was proposed but rejected, blocking further favors for the late directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Diapele
Kig
Fader
Captain Burringson
Nicholas Philper
John Aiie
Brrrington
Wis
Moxey
Cliyton
Mizner
Jamaica and Leeward Islands Sailors Report Dutch French Raids
A Bermudian governor’s report to Lord Cerrterer and Trade Commissioners chronicles raids by West Indies pirates. They claim the French governor of Martizico and crew were captured after a surprise seizure of a 40 gun man of war, the captain and several men hanged. A Dutch 30 gun ship and other prizes were taken as well.
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Certerer
Bermudas
Leeward Islands
Martizico